FARO Introduces New Generation of Best-in-Class 3D Laser Scanners and Software
31 March 2009 - 4:37AM
PR Newswire (US)
DENVER, March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FARO, the world's
leading provider of portable measurement and imaging systems, has
announced that delivery of a new generation of 3D laser scanners
will begin in the second quarter of 2009. Two new models, the FARO
Laser Scanner Photon 120 and 20, both feature measuring rates of up
to 976,000 points-per-second. The 120 also offers an unprecedented
operating range of up to 153 meters (503ft.) making it the
longest-range phase-shift laser scanner in the world. The Photon
20, in comparison, has been designed for scanning objects within a
range of 20 meters. The recent innovation provides an eightfold
increase in speed and a double unambiguity interval compared to the
previous generation FARO offerings. The Company also announced the
upcoming release of FARO Scene V4.6, the latest version of its scan
processing software, which accelerates the registration of scans by
90 percent compared to manual completion. FARO is presenting the
market's fastest 3D laser scanner and its new processing software
at the SPAR 2009 conference in Denver from March 29th to April 1st.
In conjunction with the new system offerings, an upgrade path from
previous generation FARO laser scanners will be available to
current users. "Large imaging assignments such as 3D documentation
of shop floors or buildings require hundreds of scans and a
significant investment of time and resources," said Jay Freeland,
FARO Chief Executive Officer. "To remain cost-effective, such large
projects must be completed as quickly as possible without
sacrificing quality of the output. The new Photon laser scanners
greatly enhance both the productivity and quality equations for our
customers." "The long range of the Photon 120 reduces the need to
reposition the device," stated Dr. Bernd Becker, Director of Laser
Scanner Marketing & Product Management for FARO. The FARO Scene
V4.6 software automates registration of the data captured by the
scanner, that is, its target recognition, naming and matching.
"Instead of returning to the office to manually register scans and
overlay them with color, FARO Scene V4.6 allows users to complete
the process on-the-spot or, overnight through batch processing,"
added Dr. Becker. "As a result, in an average imaging project
involving 300 scans, labor input can be reduced from several days
to only a few hours for end control and troubleshooting." About
Photon Laser Scanners from FARO The FARO Photon line of phase-shift
laser scanners provides a fast and simple method for 3D data
capture and highly detailed measurement of large objects or
environments. Application areas range from a variety of
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) functions,
including as-built and as-is documentation, surveying, BIM, and
asset management, through geotechnical survey, accident and
forensic research, heritage, and CGI production. About FARO FARO
(NASDAQ:FARO) develops and markets computer-aided coordinate
measurement devices and software. Portable equipment from FARO
permits high-precision 3-D measurement and comparison of parts and
compound structures within production and quality assurance
processes. The devices are used for inspecting components and
assemblies, production planning, inventory documentation as well as
for investigation and reconstruction of accident sites or crime
scenes. They are also employed to generate digital scans of
historic sites. Worldwide, approximately 8,600 customers are
operating more than 18,000 installations of FARO's systems. The
company's global headquarter is located in Lake Mary, Florida, its
European head office in Korntal-Munchingen near Stuttgart
(Germany). FARO has branches in Brazil, Canada, China, France,
India, Italy, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain,
Switzerland, Turkey and the UK. Further information:
http://www.faro.com/ DATASOURCE: FARO CONTACT: North America, Lesa
Harvey, Laser Scanner Product Marketing Specialist,
+1-407-333-9911, ; Europe, Stefanie Meier, International
Distribution & Marketing Coordinator, +49.7150.9797.356, ; Asia
Pacific, Yoshie Toriya, Marketing Communications Manager, Asia
Pacific, +65.6511.1371, Web Site: http://www.faro.com/
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