LAKE MARY, Fla., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FARO
Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), the world's leading provider of
portable 3D measurement and imaging solutions, announced today the
release of the world's most accurate break resistant spherically
mounted retroreflector (SMR) as a part of their newly expanded line
of laser tracker targets.
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FARO's new break resistant SMRs offer the accuracy, durability,
and affordability needed in today's demanding measurement
environments. In the past, users were faced with choosing between a
high performance, lower cost glass panel SMR or a durable, higher
cost, less accurate break resistant model. With FARO's new break
resistant SMRs, however, this dilemma no longer exists. Their
accuracy is equal to or better than a traditional glass panel SMR,
while having the added advantage of being break resistant. They
also come at a lower cost than before – some are even less than a
traditional glass panel SMR. This will allow users to quickly
recognize a true return on the investment.
"FARO's dedication to providing world-class 3D measurement and
imaging solutions doesn't stop with the devices themselves," stated
Jay Freeland, FARO's Chief Executive
Officer. "Our goal is to continuously offer industry-leading
accessories that enable optimal device performance. With FARO's new
line SMRs, we are able to take the durability and performance of
break resistant SMRs and make them affordable for more
customers."
These new targets are available in three models: standard
accuracy, long range, and high performance. Each one has higher
accuracy than previous FARO break resistant SMRs, while the long
range and high performance models have the ability to track up to
55 meters with the FARO Laser Tracker ION™. In addition to its long
range, the high performance break resistant SMR is 80% more
accurate than previous FARO models. The combination of the sphere
properties and the centering of the optics make it the world's most
accurate break resistant SMR.
"Regardless of how accurate your laser tracker is, the quality
of the measurements is directly affected by the precision of the
target," said Ken Steffey, FARO
Director of Product Management – Laser Tracker Products. "These new
break resistant SMRs contain a single element retroreflector with a
gold coating. Since the retroreflector is constructed of a single
element, there are no separate glass panels that can shift or break
over time. Users can now have the peace of mind that comes with a
break resistant target without having to sacrifice high
performance."
FARO is also introducing its new line of patented break
resistant window SMRs. These targets represent the ultimate
performance in harsh environments, as the window covering is
designed to keep the reflective optics clean. All of the SMRs
provided by FARO can be used with any laser tracker measurement
system.
About FARO
FARO develops and markets computer-aided coordinate measurement
devices and software. Portable equipment from FARO permits
high-precision 3D 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 10,000 customers are operating more
than 20,000 installations of FARO's systems. The company's global
headquarters is located in Lake Mary,
Florida, with its European head office in Stuttgart, Germany and its Asia/Pacific head office in Singapore. FARO has branch locations in
Canada, Mexico, United
Kingdom, France,
Spain, Italy, Poland, Netherlands, India, China,
Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Japan.
SOURCE FARO Technologies, Inc.