Check out the latest product releases from Faro, now available at Q-PLUS Labs.

FARO Gage

FARO announced the release of what it claims is its most affordable and accurate 3D portable coordinate measurement machine (CMM), calling it the FARO Gage. Positioned as ideal for small and medium-sized businesses performing high-accuracy tasks, the Gage is intuitive, ergonomic, and versatile, according to the company, enabling machine shops to perform demanding 3D inspections in record time.

This all-in-one-solution is intended to reduce calibration costs and minimize clutter while replacing traditional hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges. It provides 20 percent more reach than the previous-generation Gage arm. Lightweight and portable but with the precision of a lab instrument and the ruggedness of a shop floor device, the Gage sets up in seconds, reduces inspection time, and delivers results with flexibility, resulting in increased speed and productivity.

Visit the FARO Gage product page for more information.

FARO Freestyle 2

FARO has also released its most portable and advanced handheld 3D forensic scanner: Freestyle 2. Ideal for investigators and reconstructionists who require fast and complete scene documentation, Freestyle 2 provides immediate real-time visualizations with photorealistic reality capture capabilities. The result is unmatched confidence that what is captured is accurate while offering unparalleled access to even the most confined spaces.

Versatile and lightweight, Freestyle 2 can scan distances ranging from 0.4m to 10m or from small discrete objects at a crime scene investigation to entire vehicles (interior and exterior) as well as interior scenes. This is all made possible by the scanner’s infrared laser, which projects a 100 x 100 grid of invisible dots onto the target and is interpreted by two cameras built into the device’s T-shaped extremities. When used in conjunction with the color capture camera, all work in concert to create photorealistic images in real-time. Combined with a proprietary tracking engine that enables users to make natural movements while scanning, the handheld device is easy to use even for untrained operators.

Visit the FARO Freestyle 2 product page for more information.