Next generation intelligent 3D imager streamlines automated inspection workflows
The world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement and imaging technology, announces the product launch of the new FARO Cobalt 3D Imager equipped with a new class of technology and on-board computation capability aimed at improving productivity and operations in the manufacturing sector. The Cobalt 3D Imager is an automated, non-contact variable field coordinate measuring sensor that is easily deployed within manual or automated manufacturing workflows.
Ideal for use directly in the production floor environment, Cobalt can be installed in conjunction with a rotary stage, robot, industrial inspection cell, or multiple imager array configurations. By combining blue-light projection, stereo cameras and powerful on-board processing, the Cobalt captures and processes millions of 3D data points in seconds. With high resolution, automatic exposure and high dynamic range, Cobalt expertly handles complex parts with fine details, varying colors, textures, and reflectivity. Cobalt delivers fast and consistent measurements, independent of the operator, for quality inspection and reverse engineering applications on parts, assemblies, and tools.
To address the growing needs for automated data collection on the production line, Cobalt was designed to be the first imager in its class with dedicated on-board point-cloud processing. This reduces inspection times since the measurement throughput is not subject to the computing limitations of a separate external computer. This computing savings also enables multiple Cobalt units to be easily configured in an array and controlled from a single computer.
FARO’s Cobalt is available with dedicated software for quick and easy integration onto the production floor, and seamlessly connects with the full-featured FARO CAM2 Measure 10 metrology software.