FARO® Launches Latest 3D Portable Gage CMM: FARO Gage Boasts Unmatched Affordability, Speed, Performance and Accuracy Ideal for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

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FARO Technologies (NASDAQ: FARO) has launched the FARO Gage, an affordable and accurate portable coordinate measurement machine (CMM) designed for small and medium-sized businesses. The Gage improves efficiency and reduces costs by minimizing the need for traditional hand tools, while offering 20% more reach than previous models. Its lightweight, ergonomic design facilitates fast setup and reduces inspection time, thus enhancing productivity. This product aims to support the anticipated recovery of machine shops as global industry rebounds post-COVID-19.

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• Launch of FARO Gage, enhancing efficiency and productivity for small and medium businesses.
• 20% more reach than previous generation, improving measurement capabilities.
• Reduces inspection time and calibration costs, increasing operational efficiency.
• Lightweight and ergonomic design promotes ease of use and quick setup.

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LAKE MARY, Fla., June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the global leader for 3D measurement, imaging and realization solutions for 3D Metrology, AEC, and Public Safety Analytics, today announced the release of its most affordable and accurate 3D portable coordinate measurement machine (CMM): The FARO Gage. Ideal for small and medium-sized businesses performing high-accuracy tasks, the Gage is the most intuitive, ergonomic, and versatile articulated portable FaroArm^®, enabling machine shops to perform their most demanding 3D inspections in record time.

The all-in-one-solution also reduces calibration costs and minimizes clutter, replacing traditional hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges, while providing 20 percent more reach than the previous-generation Gage arm. Lightweight and portable but with the precision of a lab instrument and the ruggedness of a shop floor device, the Gage sets up in seconds, reduces inspection time, and delivers quality results with exceptional flexibility, resulting in increased speed and productivity.

"When it comes to measurement equipment value; accuracy, portability, speed and affordability matter," said Michael Carris, Ph.D., Vice President of Product Marketing at FARO. "Too often machine shops rely on expensive and hard-to-use fixed CMMs that take up valuable floor space or a multitude of hand tools that slow down the process. The Gage eliminates these inefficiencies. As a result, inspection bottlenecks are greatly reduced, measurement accuracy is improved, and operator variability is significantly minimized."

As the United States and the world begin emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, the value proposition for such a product could not be clearer. While global industry is presently suppressed, economists predict a robust recovery by Q3 and Q4. That means that many machine shops now operating at half speed will rapidly ramp up production. Demand will surge and products will require fast-tracked release.

The FARO Gage achieves this aim by improving efficiency and productivity like never before. That efficiency begins with setup. A universal quick mount ensures compatibility with a variety of mounting options that allows it to be set it up anywhere, including on-machine. A simple 2-button design, 6-point articulation and built-in counterbalance deliver exceptional ease of use and fatigue-free operation. Its compact design makes the product lightweight and easy to transport. The Gage is compatible with FARO's full line of metrology software, including CAM2 Probing, the simple contact measurement solution. The result is an advanced metrology device that delivers unparalleled performance.

"Small and medium size operations can now take full advantage of 3D measurement technology," Carris added. "For machine shops, quality problems, imprecise measurement, scrapped parts, extended wait times and customers part rejections all contribute to unnecessary expenses that become more critical during these trying economic times. The FARO Gage allows for more streamlined processes, significant waste reduction, and quick return on investment. Backed by FARO's 40-year history of superior portable measurement experience, Gage allows more companies to benefit from lean manufacturing practices and will be employing the new industry standard in compact performance and affordability."

For more information about FARO, visit: www.faro.com.

Media Contact: mark.benhard@FARO.com or 407-333-9911 x1269  

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FAQ

What is the FARO Gage?

The FARO Gage is a portable coordinate measurement machine (CMM) launched by FARO Technologies, designed for accurate 3D inspections.

When was the FARO Gage launched?

The FARO Gage was launched on June 16, 2020.

How does the FARO Gage improve efficiency for small businesses?

The FARO Gage reduces inspection time and calibration costs, allowing for faster and more accurate measurements.

What are the key benefits of using the FARO Gage?

Key benefits include increased productivity, ergonomic design, and compatibility with FARO's metrology software.

How much more reach does the FARO Gage offer compared to previous models?

The FARO Gage provides 20% more reach than the previous generation Gage arm.