Application notes
Articles here focus on inspection planning, calibration evidence, uncertainty review and the practical choices behind dimensional measurement workflows.
A field guide from someone who’s seen it all: why skipping calibration on your Faro laser tracker or ignoring a drifting water bath costs more than you think, and why a Rice Lake load cell issue is often a symptom, not the root cause.
Continue ReadingA quality inspector’s perspective on why relying on outdated inspection methods—from tube micrometers to megger vs. insulation tester confusion—can lead to hidden costs. Discover how portable 3D metrology and rental options like FARO laser trackers are changing the game.
Continue ReadingAn administrative buyer shares how a hidden-cost trap during a Faro laser tracker and metrology tools purchase changed their approach to vendor selection—and why transparency always wins.
Continue ReadingAn honest, first-hand account from an office administrator on why we selected a Faro Laser Tracker Vantage for our quality assurance department, including the pitfalls of comparing specifications and the real cost of calibration.
Continue ReadingA head-to-head comparison of new and used FARO measurement systems (laser trackers, CMM arms) from a quality inspector's perspective. Covers accuracy, calibration, cost, and total cost of ownership.
Continue ReadingA practical, step-by-step guide for administrative buyers on purchasing a used FARO laser tracker. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes, verify specs, and evaluate vendors. Includes a checklist for inspecting calibration data and accessories like the 179 multimeter and 568 IR thermometer.
Continue ReadingThree common scenarios where Faro laser trackers or portable CMM arms make sense—and how to tell which one you're in. Based on real quality control experience.
Continue ReadingA quality manager's take on why cheap measurements lead to expensive problems, and how portable CMM technology changes the cost equation.
Continue ReadingA cost controller’s honest FAQ on Faro equipment, support costs, and how to budget for precision measurement tools like laser trackers and portable CMM arms.
Continue ReadingThree products, one problem, and the hidden cost of treating everything the same.
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