NEW LASER TRACKER TARGET: A BREAK-RESISTANT SMR

FARO Technologies, Inc. (Lake Mary, FL) released the world?s most accurate break-resistant spherically mounted retroreflector (SMR) as a part of its newly expanded line of laser tracker targets.

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 percent 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.

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