FARO Technologies Inc. has released its latest 3D measurement system, the FARO Laser Tracker ION(TM).

The FARO Laser Tracker ION is the most advanced, state-of-the-art FARO Laser Tracker ever introduced. It is the most accurate laser tracker available based on the most common types of measurement applications. It also features a longer measurement range, lighter weight, and contains the fastest, most sophisticated distance measuring system: Agile Absolute Distance Meter (aADM).

Specifically, the ION has improved the volumetric accuracy by 27 per cent over the previous model to .002 in. (.049mm) at 33 ft (10 m). The measurement diameter range has been extended 36 per cent to 361 ft (110 m), and the weight has decreased 12 per cent to 39 lb (17.7 kg).

A patented feature available exclusively in the ION is Agile ADM. Replacing conventional tools such as tape measures, piano wire, plumb bobs, and theodolites, the company says that customers have come to know FARO Laser Trackers for their use in applications such as alignment, machine installation, component inspection, tool building and setup, and reverse engineering.

Companies of all sizes rapidly see the benefits of implementing this tool and realize a complete return on their investment.

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