Airbus selects FARO as a key supplier of laser trackers
FARO, the provider of portable measurement and imaging systems, has signed a five-year agreement to be a key supplier of laser trackers and measurement accessories for the Airbus A350 project assembly line.
This agreement includes 62 FARO Laser Tracker ION units and also covers Airbus' key system providers for fixtures and production systems.
Airbus has been a long-standing FARO customer and this agreement complements the 33 units in operation since 2002, the applications of which include, the assembly of the A380's fuselage in France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
"The Airbus decision to purchase additional units of the new Laser Tracker ION confirms that FARO has proven to be a key supplier to Airbus' manufacturing processes and demonstrates that the FARO Laser Tracker is a state-of-the-art product that meets the most challenging requirements, enabling high-precision measurements and supporting advanced production methods," stated Juan-Pablo Lemaitre, vice president sales & marketing, FARO Europe.
This agreement means FARO Laser Trackers will be installed in every European Airbus manufacturing facility.
