3D Laser Projection System - Tracer Laser Projector

Eliminate Physical Templates with Virtual Templating, Layout & Verification Solutions.

The FARO^® Tracer^SI Imaging Laser Projector and FARO Tracer^M Laser Projector accurately project a laser outline onto a 3D surface or object. The Tracer provides a virtual template which operators and assemblers can use to quickly and accurately sequence work and position components.

In addition to virtual templating, layout, and positioning, the Tracer^SI is the first-of-its-kind advanced Imaging Laser Projector system, featuring high-resolution image scanning capabilities throughout its entire projection volume.

With FARO’s advanced Tracer^SI platform, users can now project and inspect with a single, all-in-one system. The Tracer^SI is a powerful and extremely cost-effective production tool.

Laser templates are created using 3D CAD models, enabling the system to visually project laser outlines of parts, which creates virtual and collaborative templates to streamline a wide range of assembly and production applications.

CAD-based virtual templating eliminates the need for physical templates and hard tooling. The risk of human error and costly rework/scrap during assembly is significantly reduced. Manufacturers can avoid the time and expense associated with using large, heavy templates while significantly improving quality control processes. An easy-to-use operator interface via powerful FARO BuildIT Projector Software minimizes both the time and skill required for operation.

Intended for large-scale applications, FARO Tracer Laser Projectors offer accurate, variable and long-range 3D projection distances of 1.8 to 15.2 meters (6 to 50 feet), with a projection envelope of up to 15.2 x 15.2 meters (50 x 50 feet).

Refer to the table below to choose the Tracer model that is best suited for your requirements.

Comparison of Tracer^SI and Tracer^M

	Tracer^SI	Tracer^M
3D CAD-Based Virtual Templating	✔	✔
Projection Accuracy at 4.6 m (15 ft)	0.25 mm (0.010 in)	0.25 mm (0.010 in)
Projection Range	1.8 to 15.2 m (6 to 50 ft)	1.8 to 15.2 m (6 to 50 ft)
Advanced Trajectory Control (ATC)	✔	✔
Targeted (Retroreflector) Alignment	✔	✔
Advanced Laser Imaging	✔
Feature-Based (Targetless) Alignment	✔
In-Process Verification (IPV)	✔
Foreign Object & Debris (FOD) Detection	✔