FARO Edge – ideal for various car seat applications

When developing car seats, dummies are used to simulate the human sitting position. In this context the position of the hip point is especially important for developers. Furthermore, the seat surface is also essential for car seat developers. In this application the FARO Edge ScanArm is used as an outstanding measuring tool for the non-contact recording of seat geometry. A wide variety of different seat positions, as well as areas which are difficult to access, are recorded without difficulty and in a very short time. Another frequent application in the development of car seats is the portrayal of the position and the adjustment path of the lumbar support. Also for this application the FARO Edge ScanArm is also ideally suited. To ensure consistent quality in the production of car seats it is also necessary to measure foam components. Thanks to its non-contact recording function, the FARO Edge ScanArm is an outstanding measuring tool as no pressure is exerted on the component. The displayed component can be easily recorded with minimal effort. The rear of the component can also be measured with no difficulty, simply by turning it round. FARO Edge and Edge ScanArm The FARO Edge and Edge ScanArm represent the latest generation of the FaroArm product line. Industry leading features make the Edge and Edge ScanArm the ideal tools for companies constrained by the limitations of fixed CMMs and other portable measurement arms and scanners. FARO Edge: FARO Edge simplifies the user experience with its built-in touchscreen computer and "SmartArm" technology, the Edge with improved performance, portability, and reliability. Benefits: • 1.8m to 3.7m (6 ft. to 12 ft.) spherical working volume • Accuracy from 0.024mm (0.0009 in.) to 0.064mm (0.0025 in.) • 1.8m to 3.7m (6 ft. to 12 ft.) spherical working volume • Intuitive on-board measurement system: Built-in touchscreen computer; QuickTools; Laptop-free basic measurements • smart Sensor Technology: Sensors warn against factors that compromise performance • Internal Counterbalance: Provides comfortable, stress-free usage • Temperature Sensors: Allow the arm to react to thermal variations for maximum portability and accuracy FARO Edge ScanArm With the ScanArm, the addition of the FARO Laser Line Probe to the FaroArm adds unparalleled non-contact 3D scanning capabilities for detailed measurement of surface form, making the ScanArm the perfect combination of a contact and non-contact portable CMM. The FARO ScanArm combines all of the advantages of the FaroArm with a hand held laser scanner and is the perfect contact/non-contact measurement system. Unlike other scanning systems, the ScanArm's hard probe and the Laser Line Probe can digitize interchangeably without having to remove either component. Users can accurately measure prismatic features with the hard probe, then laser scan sections requiring larger volumes of data — all in one simple tool. Non-contact measurement devices are becoming more and more popular. Handheld laser scanners provide a quick and effective way to inspect and reverse engineer complex parts and surfaces. They turn everyday objects into digital computer models. Soft, deformable, and complex shapes can be easily inspected – all without ever coming in contact with the part. The FARO ScanArm is the ideal tool for inspection, point cloud-to-CAD comparison, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, and 3D modeling. It enables users to collect simple point variations with the FaroArm's hard probe, then laser scan sections requiring larger volumes of data. Get maximum data handling, accuracy, and efficiency in one combined package. Benefits of FARO Edge ScanArm • Accuracy ±35µ (±.0014 in.) • Scan Rate up to 45,120 points/sec • Adds only 2.7oz. (76.6g) to the FARO Edge handle • Compact Design: Completely unobtrusive More info about the Faro Edge ScanArm can be found at http://www.faro.com/en-us/products/metrology/measuring-arm-faro-scanarm/. More info about the Faro Edge can be found at http://www.faro.com/en-us/products/metrology/measuring-arm-faroarm/overview.