September 24, 2007, Lake Mary, FL - FARO Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), the world market leader in portable computer-aided measurement arms and laser tracker sales, announced the release of the FARO Quantum FaroArm - the first eight-foot arm proven to measure accurately to within .0007''; a fifth the width of a human hair.
''True to our commitment of making our customers' products and processes the best in the world, FARO once again delivers the most advanced portable arm CMM ever - the Quantum FaroArm,'' FARO President and CEO Jay Freeland said. ''There is no comparable alternative product for the shop floor. Its industry-leading features make it the ideal tool for companies that are constrained by the limitations of fixed CMMs [coordinate measuring machines] and lesser quality portable models.''

Available in eight-foot working volumes and either six- or seven-axis models, the Quantum FaroArm offers accuracy comparable to fixed CMMs, has software that is fully programmable for repetitive measurement, has a smaller footprint on the shop floor, and performs first-article inspections more efficiently.

Like its predecessor, the Platinum FaroArm, users simply guide the Arm's touch-probe along the surface of the object to be measured. The Quantum's laptop computer simultaneously illustrates the 3-D measurements on-screen and records all of the data. It creates a 3-D ''blueprint'' of a part or machine components, making it an all-in-one portable tool for performing inspections, tool certification, CAD-to-Part analysis, or reverse engineering.

The Quantum represents the latest generation of the company's FaroArm product line and continues to eclipse competitive models in every category. The new design includes:

• NEW - 30% More Accurate: The first 8-foot portable measurement arm certified to +/-.0007'' (.018mm) accuracy

• NEW - Bluetooth® Cable-Free Operation: Inspect and digitize up to 30 feet (10m) away - even through walls

• NEW - Exclusive FARO i-Probe: Individually serialized with automatic size recognition and built-in, probe-temperature sensor

• NEW - Auto-Sleep Mode: Automatically turns off unit to save energy, extend component life

• NEW - Universal Quick Mount: Adds mounting flexibility while reducing setup time

• NEW - Ergonomic Handle: Improves ease-of-use, comfort and measurement effectiveness

"The Quantum FaroArm has a combination of features not found on any other device,'' Freeland said. ''It defies the limits of portable metrology, makes measurements easier and more precise, and gives our customers a high confidence level in their ability to bring top-quality parts and products to market more quickly.''