FARO Technologies, Inc. (Lake Mary, FL) has developed the FARO Laser Scanner Focus3D, which is a 3D laser scanner for detailed measurement and documentation, with a intuitive touch screen control that makes it as easy to operate as a digital camera, according to the company. It is four times lighter and five times smaller than its predecessor, and is able to produce detailed 3D images in only a few minutes. Additional features include:

• A millimeter accuracy and 876,000 measurement points per second, which makes the scanner suitable for documentation of large environments, quality control of components, and reverse engineering.
• A self-contained construction, which means that no additional devices, cables, or laptops are needed.
• Dimensions of 9.5 x 8 x 4” and a weight of 11 pounds, making the scanner compact and mobile enough to be transported around the plant floor.

Head on over to www.faro.com to get more details.