(FARO: Lake Mary, FL) -- The FARO ScanArm HD is an attachment for the FaroArm that combines all of the advantages of a hard probing system with the capabilities of noncontact 3D laser scanning.

This combination provides rapid point-cloud collection with high-definition resolution and precise accuracy—all in a compact, easy-to-use, and fully integrated system. It is ideal for product development, inspection, and quality control applications and offers capabilities such as point-cloud comparison with CAD, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, and 3D modeling of free-form surfaces.

Today’s noncontact 3D scanners include one of two laser types: blue laser or red laser. Most 3D scanners, including FARO’s previous versions, use red laser technology. The new FARO Edge ScanArm HD, however, utilizes optically superior blue laser technology.

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