The Tennessee Valley Authority needed to perform maintenance measurements and required a tool with 3-D capabilities. The FARO Laser Tracker allows TVA to correct deficiencies that were previously unknown. They use the Tracker to measure component deformation and to determine where and what place machining is needed. (read more)

Star Micronics America, Inc. Announces Appointment of New Latin America Sales Manager, Javier Vento. (read more)

Over the past three decades, Star Micronics America has established itself as a leading supplier of small printers, audio components, high-precision machine tools, and precision parts to the American market and established itself as one of the most innovative companies in its target industries. (read more)

The First Step to Optimizing Performance — Knowing the current environmental conditions can often be the difference between finishing in the money and just finishing. (read more)

Oceaneering has saved approximately $100,000 per LCAC by using the FARO Laser Tracker. This savings is attributed to the lack of rework as compared to traditional measuring methods. The jobs are now completed much more quickly and are done right the first time. (read more)

Purchase the SP700 impact printer and receive the industry leading Star Micronics SWAP-A-STAR Warranty Program at No Charge- (read more)

Major Tool looked at several products to help them meet their customers' needs and measure the large and/or complex parts that their fixed CMMs could not. After researching their options, they chose the FARO Laser Tracker X due to its high accuracy (up to .0004") coupled with its reasonable cost. (read more)

Bear Swamp Power Company was in the process of replacing their turbine runner and operating generators in order to get more power and capacity from the system. They had to provide the turbine manufacturer with accurate measurements of the scroll case and veins as they only had the paper drawings from when the complex was originally built in 1974. (read more)

Star Micronics is pleased to announce the release of the SP700, a clamshell restaurant kitchen printer, designed spill proof and heat resistant to work in restaurant environments where heat and humidity can erode the type on kitchen orders. (read more)

The FARO Laser Tracker Xi is a portable, contact measurement system that uses laser technology to accurately measure large parts and machinery across a wide range of industrial applications. It has a 230-ft diameter range, achieves point to point accuracy as high as 0.00012", and is rugged enough for the shop-floor environment. (read more)