The FARO Laser Tracker, ION, is the most accurate laser tracker available based on the most common types of measurement applications, claim Faro. It also features a longer measurement range, lighter weight, and contains a patented sophisticated distance measuring system, Agile Absolute Distance Meter (ADM).

“Agile ADM represents the latest advancement in Absolute Distance Meter (ADM) technology,” said Ken Steffey, FARO Director of Product Management – Tracker Products. “The ION is the only ADM system on the market that is fast enough to allow for high density scanning without relying on an interferometer (IFM). This system is much more simplified than the technology used in other laser trackers – with Agile ADM there is no need to switch between ADM and IFM-based systems.”

Specifically, the ION has improved the volumetric accuracy by 27% over the previous model to .002” (.049mm) at 33 feet (10 metres). The measurement diameter range has been extended by 36% to 361 feet (110 metres), and the weight has decreased by 12% to 39lbs (17.7kg).

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