Jay Leno on 3D scanning and 3D printing with the FARO Edge ScanArm HD and...
Jay Leno explains how he uses the 3D Scan to 3D Print process to make spare parts for his impressive car collection with the FARO Edge ScanArm HD and @3DSystem’s Geomagic. Watch Video Here
View ArticleLaser Scanning in a 3D Manufacturing World
Our industrial way of life has revolved around giant centralized factories for more than a century now. Huge machines have been churning out mass-produced items on assembly lines since the second...
View ArticleManufacturing and Production Benefits From An Incoming Inspection Plan
We live in a world of instant gratification and all the technology around us is designed to make our lives more efficient, allowing us to hopefully work smarter rather than harder. So why should your...
View ArticleAn Enhanced Level of Support For The FARO Customer
The FARO Sales Engineer was first introduced by FARO in January 2012 and joined the Application Engineers and Account Managers as an enhanced level of field support for FARO clients. The Sales...
View ArticleCustomer Success Story: Using FARO CAM2 Measure 10 QuickTools
I was recently with a customer that had a great use of the QuickTool function in FARO CAM2 Measure 10® Software. We think of this function as a means to automate a repeat inspection for a user that has...
View ArticleThe CAD Alignment Cheat Sheet
One of the most important steps when inspecting a part is ensuring that the part scan is properly aligned to the CAD drawing. Fortunately, you have many alignment techniques to choose from. Try using...
View ArticleFinding The Temperature Driven Center Point Drift of A Spherical Probe
For this theoretical experiment, I find the deviation of the center point of a spherical probe by adding conductive heat through hand contact. If you want to perform this test, you will require an...
View ArticleWhen to Apply Least Material Condition vs. Maximum Material Condition
I often get the question, “When should Least Material Condition (LMC) be applied to a hole opposed to Maximium Material Condition (MMC)?” The answer is surprisingly simple! The question the designer...
View Article“Technology Divison” Application Spotlight
Cleveland, Ohio is filled with industries of all types but the Forging industry is one of the larger and most applicable for use with FARO products. Over the past 6 months, I have had the opportunity...
View ArticleFARO Launches Complete Metrology Software with FARO® CAM2® Measure 10.3
FARO Technologies announced the release of FARO® CAM2® Measure 10.3, its newest software for the FaroArm®, FARO® ScanArm and FARO® Laser Tracker.CAM2 Measure 10.3 offers a complete contact and...
View ArticleEasy Steps to Standardize an H-Point Program
Working for FARO (specifically in the Detroit area), I noticed that several companies are interested in creating and running a program to successfully check H-points (or Hip Points) on seats. The...
View ArticleFARO Technologies Supports Reverse Engineering Vehicles to Upgrade Armoring
In the today’s world, individuals have more access and available opportunity to high-powered weapons. Military personnel, dignitaries, politicians, power brokers and celebrities are all susceptible to...
View ArticleReplacing GO/NO-GO Gages with a Portable CMM
Technology is improving at a rapid rate, and as goods become more advanced, the parts that make up the total become more complex as well. This complexity leads to tighter tolerances when performing...
View ArticleReverse Engineering Violins
So what do you do when you have about 20 violins from the 1730’s show up in town? Attempt to find out why these particular instruments sound so much better than others of course. Over the years and...
View ArticleHow Metrology Software Facilitates Reverse Engineering
The process of reverse engineering was at one time an arduous task for product development; however, thanks to 3D measurement technology by FARO, the process is becoming more efficient and...
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