LAKE MARY, Fla., Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO Technologies,
Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the world's leading provider of portable
measurement and imaging solutions, announces the debut of CAM2
Measure 10, its newest software for the FaroArm, ScanArm and FARO
Laser Tracker. This groundbreaking release marks the first time
FARO has included features for collecting and analyzing point cloud
data as part of their robust CAM2 line, in addition to other new
enhancements like Live Color Scan, Shortcuts and the Easy Move
Wizard.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110415/MM84316LOGO
)
Already a leader in the development of contact measurement
software, FARO's new CAM2 Measure 10 now provides non-contact users
the ability to scan and collect point cloud data for reverse
engineering, rapid prototyping and analysis. The software is the
ideal complement to FARO's recently released Edge ScanArm, and
represents a giant leap forward for the Florida-based technology company. "We're
excited to introduce what is truly a disruptive force in the
measurement software space, CAM2 Measure 10," said FARO chief
executive, Jay Freeland. "Never
before has FARO offered a software solution that incorporates
measurement by traditional probing methods, scanning and point
cloud capture. We're looking forward to the software's debut at
Quality Expo in Chicago."
Other new features like Live Color Scan permit rapid inspection
of free form parts with the FARO ScanArm more quickly and easily
than ever before. Live Color Scan highlights deviations from CAD
during the scanning process to help identify inconsistencies
quickly and expedite the scanning process. Shortcuts allow for the
creation of new commands for obtaining measurement data that
previously may have only been available through a series of complex
operations. This feature enables users to record steps in a
measurement process, and then combines them into a single command
to be accessed later. The Easy Move Wizard simplifies measurement
of large parts, particularly when frequent repositioning is a
necessity. By enabling quick identification of correct target
correspondence, the time required to relocate (or "leapfrog") the
FaroArm is reduced and the potential for user error is mitigated.
Other enhancements enable CAM2 Measure 10 users to conduct
remote measurements, run commands and see real-time results from
their Apple® iPhone® or iPad®.
With the many upgrades and improvements included in the new CAM2
Measure 10 release, FARO is pleased that increases to cost of
investment in the software remain relatively nominal over the
previous version. "We've been able to include a number of new and
impressive features, not the least of which is the ability to scan
and capture point cloud data, and still offer an affordable
solution to our customers," explained Freeland. "We're committed to
helping our customers improve their products and processes. By
introducing a software solution that serves their contact and
non-contact measurement needs, and by making it so accessible, we
are continuing to deliver on that promise."
In order to ensure customers have continued access to the right
solution for their application, FARO will continue to work with the
other industry leading software partners to complement the full
FARO suite of products.
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.
Worldwide, approximately 11,000 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.