Faro Design ScanArm

High-Performance 3D Scan-to-CAD Solution for Product Development
The FARO 8-Axis Design ScanArm 2.0 is the only integrated remote axis, portable 3D scanning solution tailored for 3D modeling, reverse engineering, and CAD-based design applications across the product lifecycle management (PLM) process.

By combining FARO’s best-in-class 3D scanning technology with powerful 3D design and modeling software, the Design ScanArm 2.0 provides a turnkey solution that allows users to quickly and easily digitize any part or object, design or modify reverse engineered parts, create manufacturing-ready CAD models, and verify design intent of prototype products.

The 8-Axis Design ScanArm 2.0 allows for faster 3D data capture paired with an unprecedented ergonomic experience. The eighth-axis enables real-time rotation of the object being scanned – eliminating the requirements to reach around the object o move the ScanArm into different locations to measure the part. This eliminates wasted time, reduces risk to delicate objects, and supports more complete scan output.

This is the ideal solution for any organization that may have the need to manufacture parts without existing CAD models, develop aftermarket products that need to fit tightly with existing products, reverse engineer legacy parts for design changes or replacement, create digital libraries to decrease inventory and warehouse costs, design aesthetically pleasing, freeform surfaces, or leverage the power of rapid prototyping.

Features & Benefits

High-Resolution Data

• Features volumetric accuracy up to 75 microns for confidence that real world designs precisely match the dimensions and detail of the source objects.

Rapid Scanning Speed

• The FAROBlu™ Laser Line Probe HD provides expanded coverage and speed scanning at 600,000 points per second; while the eighth-axis allows for capture with only small user movements, reducing repositioning needs and reducing time it takes to scan.

Optimized Configurations

• Available in lengths of 2.5 m, 3.5 m and 4.0 m, to deliver the highest precision and easiest handling for the specific measurement volumes and in 7 or 8 axis models to meet the most demanding application needs. 

Ultimate Portability

• Optional dual hot, swappable batteries enabling continuous operation anywhere without the need for external power.

Lightweight, Maneuverable and Ergonomic

• Enhanced ergonomics and an overall weight optimization increases maneuverability and productivity over extended periods of operation. With the ability to rotate, in real-time, the component being measured, the eighth-axis dramatically improves ergonomic functionality and ease-of-use.

Toolless Kinematic iProbes

• Quickly connect/disconnect iProbes without the need to recalibrate for projects requiring contact measurement.

Ideal Applications

Reverse Engineering

• Quickly digitize legacy parts to support design changes, replacements, incorporation into new designs, or to perform competitive analysis.

CAD Reconstruction

• Create manufacturing-ready CAD files for parts before they are broken, lost, or unavailable.

Aftermarket Products

• Quickly and accurately scan OEM parts enabling the efficient design of aftermarket products in CAD based directly on the geometry of the mating part.

Modification of Production Tooling

• Capture the as-built condition of complex tools and molds to update the tooling needed to support a new model, variant or to reproduce or move the assembly line.

High-Performance 3D Scan-to-CAD Solution for Product Development and Computer Graphics

The FARO 8-Axis Design ScanArm 2.5C is the only integrated remote axis portable 3D visualization and rendering solution, capable of measuring in full color for 3D modeling, reverse engineering and CAD-based design applications across the product lifecycle management (PLM) process. FARO’s advanced 3D scanning technology with the 8-Axis Design ScanArm now features the new FARO PRIZM Laser Line Probe offering a turnkey solution to deliver high-resolution color point-cloud data. Users now have more insight into the object’s design and creation, geometry, surface composition and visual differentiation between materials. Captured scan data can be used for high-quality 3D visualizations of real-world objects in gaming and movies. The eighth-axis offers an unprecedented ergonomic experience with real-time rotation of the object being scanned – eliminating wasted time, reducing risk to delicate objects, and supporting more complete scan output. The 8-Axis Design ScanArm 2.5C is the ideal solution for any organization that may have the need to develop or manufacture parts and after-market products characterized by different coatings, materials, co-molded parts or surfaced finishes without existing CAD models. Users can also reverse engineer legacy parts to design changes or replacement, create digital libraries to decrease inventory and warehouse costs, design aesthetically pleasing free form surfaces or leverage the power of rapid prototyping.

Features & Benefits

Full Color Capture 

• The FARO PRIZM Laser Line Probe provides full color values to the point cloud.

 

Rapid Scanning Speed

• The FARO PRIZM Laser Line Probe HD provides expanded coverage and high speed scanning up to 600,000 points per second; while the eighth-axis allows for capture with only small user movements, reducing repositioning needs and reducing time it takes to scan.

 

High Precision Scanning

• Features volumetric accuracy up to 75 microns for confidence that real world designs match the dimensions and detail of the source objects.

 

Optimized Measurement Volumes

• Available in lengths of 2.5 m, 3.5 m and 4.0 m, to deliver the highest precision and easiest handling for the specific application needs.

 

Ultimate Portability

• Optional dual hot swappable batteries enabling continuous operation anywhere without the need for external power.

 

Lightweight, Maneuverable and Ergonomic

• Enhanced ergonomics and an overall weight optimization increases maneuverability and productivity over extended periods of operation. With the ability to rotate, in real-time, the component being measured, the optional 8-axis dramatically improves ergonomic functionality and ease-of-use.