Portable Measurement Arms

With seamless 8-Axis integration, various lengths, both contact and non-contact configurations and integrations with other FARO solutions, discover why our FaroArms and ScanArms are the global standard for Portable 3D Measurement Arms.

Understanding Portable Measurement Arms

The world relies on measurement to operate, and for hundreds of years this has been accomplished by the tools of the time — hand tools such as calipers and micrometers, which provided basic measure...

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Gage FaroArm: As Quick as a Micrometer, as Accurate as a CMM

Discover how a UK-based bearings manufacturer for the marine and power generation industries sought new ways to enhance their measuring expertise with the original FARO Gage.

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Manufacturer Reduces First Article Inspection Time by 98%

Learn how the new Gage FaroArm reduced first article inspection time by 98% and helped a diesel engine manufacturer meet increasing customer demand.

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Learn about the 8-Axis ScanArm, a tool to save time & money [webinar]

The 8-Axis ScanArm represents the ultimate in portable precision measurement. Dramatically reduce inspection time & effort, reduce scrap, and detect issues as they occur on the shop floor.

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88% reduced measurement & inspection time by 25-50%...
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Unrivaled new portable 3D measurement solution for production floor [webinar]

Improve measurement efficiency and inspect parts while they are still on the machine - watch this webinar to learn how to maximize your productivity, flexibility and ROI with the Gage FaroArm.

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Reverse engineering workflow - protective breathing apparatus [webinar]

Watch this webinar to learn how to use 3D measurement solutions for reverse engineering and design. We review a recent project on how to develop a mask for use as a protective breathing apparatus.

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Q&A: How the Smithsonian is updating the museum experience

Museums and research institutions are turning to new approaches to amplify their education, conservation and research-based work. At the Smithsonian Institution’s Office of 3D Digitization...

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[NEW] FARO Gage: Affordability, speed & performance for small & medium-sized businesses

Introducing the new FARO Gage: the most intuitive, ergonomic, and versatile articulated portable FaroArm®, enabling machine shops to perform their most demanding 3D inspections in record time.

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[TECHSHEET] Gage FaroArm

The all-new FARO Gage is our most affordable 3D Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). It is also the most accurate FaroArm ever produced, and allows for confident measurements across a wide range of...

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Fabricator tips & solutions in tube bending [webinar]

Join the pros as we take a look a the challenges faced in tube fabrication, and how the FaroArm® and VTube-LASER make the impossible, possible.

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Portable CMMs carry the day

Plasan uses a 4-meter Quantum S ScanArm to inspect very large & heavy parts for armored vehicles. The ability for them to quickly & accurately measure right on the production floor is a game changer.

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How to perform detailed measurement on large parts & assemblies

In this video, we are capturing 3D data on a high-performance, 32-foot racing catamaran for the purpose of verifying conformance to CAD and optimizing for future designs. The concepts shown are app...

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Metrology & manufacturing: 2020 trends & solutions with FARO [webinar]

Join the experts at FARO as we take a look at the challenges faced across the manufacturing industry and the emerging trends and solutions of 2020. Learn how solutions such as automated in-line ins...

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Scan more, faster with the 8-Axis Quantum ScanArm

See the benefits of the 8-Axis Quantum ScanArm for 3D measurement for yourself — including the ability to scan larger parts with better ergonomics, more accuracy, and up to 40% faster scanning speed.

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Tri-State Plastics invests in FARO technology to take advantage of growing aerospace industry

Tri-State Plastics made a strategic decision to expand into the aerospace parts business. To meet the inspection accuracy & volume requirements, they invested in FARO portable measurement arms

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2:43

From classic to fantastic: restoring & modifying cars with Kindig-It Design

See how a custom car fabrication shop uses reverse engineering technology to quickly and reliably transform premium cars.

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FARO ScanArm helps users maximize customer satisfaction

Composiflex is a world-class maker of composites products, relying on the FARO ScanArm to maintain high-quality, customer satisfaction and win new business.

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Guided assembly & QA validation for fabrication, metalforming & welding

See a roundup of our latest resources for fabricators, metalformers & welders.

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ScanArm & CAM2 drive award-winning quality in manufacturing

After investing in a Quantum ScanArm and CAM2, Industrial Custom Products achieved 50% faster inspection, cost savings on jigs and up to 70% shorter time-to-market.

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49:51

Applied GD&T: inside the machining world [webinar]

The third installment of our GD&T series takes us inside the machining shop, showing you how Measurement Arms solve the QA challenges unique to the industry.

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Portable Measurement Arms

Understanding Portable Measurement Arms

The world relies on measurement to operate, and for hundreds of years this has been accomplished by the tools of the time — hand tools such as calipers and micrometers, which provided basic measure...

Gage FaroArm: As Quick as a Micrometer, as Accurate as a CMM

Discover how a UK-based bearings manufacturer for the marine and power generation industries sought new ways to enhance their measuring expertise with the original FARO Gage.

Manufacturer Reduces First Article Inspection Time by 98%

Learn how the new Gage FaroArm reduced first article inspection time by 98% and helped a diesel engine manufacturer meet increasing customer demand.

Learn about the 8-Axis ScanArm, a tool to save time & money [webinar]

The 8-Axis ScanArm represents the ultimate in portable precision measurement. Dramatically reduce inspection time & effort, reduce scrap, and detect issues as they occur on the shop floor.

Unrivaled new portable 3D measurement solution for production floor [webinar]

Improve measurement efficiency and inspect parts while they are still on the machine - watch this webinar to learn how to maximize your productivity, flexibility and ROI with the Gage FaroArm.

Reverse engineering workflow - protective breathing apparatus [webinar]

Watch this webinar to learn how to use 3D measurement solutions for reverse engineering and design. We review a recent project on how to develop a mask for use as a protective breathing apparatus.

Q&A: How the Smithsonian is updating the museum experience

Museums and research institutions are turning to new approaches to amplify their education, conservation and research-based work. At the Smithsonian Institution’s Office of 3D Digitization...

[NEW] FARO Gage: Affordability, speed & performance for small & medium-sized businesses

Introducing the new FARO Gage: the most intuitive, ergonomic, and versatile articulated portable FaroArm®, enabling machine shops to perform their most demanding 3D inspections in record time.

[TECHSHEET] Gage FaroArm

The all-new FARO Gage is our most affordable 3D Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). It is also the most accurate FaroArm ever produced, and allows for confident measurements across a wide range of...

Fabricator tips & solutions in tube bending [webinar]

Join the pros as we take a look a the challenges faced in tube fabrication, and how the FaroArm® and VTube-LASER make the impossible, possible.

Portable CMMs carry the day

Plasan uses a 4-meter Quantum S ScanArm to inspect very large & heavy parts for armored vehicles. The ability for them to quickly & accurately measure right on the production floor is a game changer.

How to perform detailed measurement on large parts & assemblies

In this video, we are capturing 3D data on a high-performance, 32-foot racing catamaran for the purpose of verifying conformance to CAD and optimizing for future designs. The concepts shown are app...

Metrology & manufacturing: 2020 trends & solutions with FARO [webinar]

Join the experts at FARO as we take a look at the challenges faced across the manufacturing industry and the emerging trends and solutions of 2020. Learn how solutions such as automated in-line ins...

Scan more, faster with the 8-Axis Quantum ScanArm

See the benefits of the 8-Axis Quantum ScanArm for 3D measurement for yourself — including the ability to scan larger parts with better ergonomics, more accuracy, and up to 40% faster scanning speed.

Tri-State Plastics invests in FARO technology to take advantage of growing aerospace industry

Tri-State Plastics made a strategic decision to expand into the aerospace parts business. To meet the inspection accuracy & volume requirements, they invested in FARO portable measurement arms

From classic to fantastic: restoring & modifying cars with Kindig-It Design

See how a custom car fabrication shop uses reverse engineering technology to quickly and reliably transform premium cars.

FARO ScanArm helps users maximize customer satisfaction

Composiflex is a world-class maker of composites products, relying on the FARO ScanArm to maintain high-quality, customer satisfaction and win new business.

Guided assembly & QA validation for fabrication, metalforming & welding

See a roundup of our latest resources for fabricators, metalformers & welders.

ScanArm & CAM2 drive award-winning quality in manufacturing

After investing in a Quantum ScanArm and CAM2, Industrial Custom Products achieved 50% faster inspection, cost savings on jigs and up to 70% shorter time-to-market.

Applied GD&T: inside the machining world [webinar]

The third installment of our GD&T series takes us inside the machining shop, showing you how Measurement Arms solve the QA challenges unique to the industry.