FARO Freestyle 3D Handheld

FARO Freestyle 3D Handheld is a portable 3D laser scanner designed for capturing high-precision 3D data in a wide variety of environments. It is particularly useful in industries such as construction, engineering, architecture, archaeology, and heritage preservation.

Features:

1. Portability: The device is lightweight and handheld, making it easy to use in tight spaces or difficult-to-reach areas.
2. High Accuracy: It offers high measurement accuracy (typically around 2-3mm), making it suitable for detailed scanning and precise 3D models.
3. Real-Time Visualization: The scanner provides real-time feedback during the scanning process, allowing users to ensure that they are capturing the data they need.
4. Versatile Applications: The FARO Freestyle is used for applications like reverse engineering, documenting existing conditions for renovation or repair, creating digital twins of objects or spaces, and more.
5. Scan Quality and Speed: It is designed for fast scanning with a quality that supports detailed, accurate representations of real-world objects and environments.
6. Compatibility: The device integrates with FARO’s software, such as FARO Scene or other third-party tools, to process and visualize the data collected.
7. Flexible Scanning: It can capture complex geometries and details in various lighting and environmental conditions, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor scanning.

Applications:

• Building & Construction: Creating digital models of existing structures for renovation, restoration, or as-built documentation.
• Heritage Preservation: Scanning historical sites or objects for preservation, study, and virtual recreation.
• Engineering & Manufacturing: Reverse engineering or quality control for parts and assemblies.
• Archaeology: Documenting and preserving archaeological sites or artifacts in 3D.

Advantages:

• Ease of Use: The handheld design is user-friendly and requires minimal training.
• Versatility: Effective in capturing both large spaces (such as rooms or buildings) and small objects.
• Compact Size: Allows users to work in environments that traditional, larger scanners might not fit.

FARO Freestyle 3D:

• MIDRANGE MEASUREMENT VOLUME: A measurement range of 0.3.m – 0.8m allows the fast capturing of small to mid-sized components and products.
• HIGH ACCURACY: The verifiable accuracy of 0.5mm enables you to capture detailed scan data and carry out challenging measurement applications.
• OPTIONAL ON-SITE CALIBRATION: The device can be easily calibrated on-site ensuring high quality data. A PDF report with key data permits maximum and verifiable confidence in the acquired data.
• REAL-TIME POINT CLOUD VISUALIZATION: The real-time point cloud visualization supports the intuitive data acquisition, even for untrained operators.
• POWERFUL MESHING TOOL With SCENE Process, offering a large scale meshing tool, Freestyle3D Object scan data can get processed and prepared for export into modeling or visualization software.
• BENEFITS:
  • Highest precision and ease of use for capturing of mid-sized objects
  • Auto levelling
  • Flexibility to work without artificial targets
  • No extra power supply required
  • Seamless integration with Focus3D laser scan data, even in grey scale
  • Worldwide service and support from local FARO facilities

benefits:

1. Portability and Flexibility

• The device is lightweight and portable, allowing it to be easily carried to and used in various environments, from large construction sites to tight or hard-to-reach areas.
• The handheld design enables users to quickly and efficiently scan objects, buildings, or sites without the need for heavy equipment or extensive setup.

2. High-Quality 3D Data Capture

• It provides highly accurate 3D scans (with accuracy around 2-3mm), capturing detailed data from complex surfaces or structures.
• This allows for precise documentation and digital representation, which is critical for tasks such as renovation, quality control, or forensic analysis.

3. Real-Time Feedback

• Users can view real-time scan data during the scanning process, ensuring that critical areas are covered and the quality of the scan meets expectations.
• This reduces the likelihood of having to redo scans and saves time in data capture.

4. Time-Saving

• The FARO Freestyle 3D is designed to capture data quickly, making the process of scanning large areas or objects more efficient.
• Fast scanning speeds reduce the time spent on-site, improving overall project timelines.

5. Easy Integration with Software

• It seamlessly integrates with FARO’s software (such as FARO Scene), allowing for easy processing, visualization, and manipulation of the 3D data.
• The data can also be exported into various file formats compatible with other software for further analysis, modeling, or project planning.

6. Versatile Applications

• It’s suitable for a variety of industries and use cases, including building and construction (as-built documentation, renovation planning), cultural heritage preservation (3D models of artifacts, historical sites), reverse engineering (capturing parts for reproduction), and forensic analysis (crime scene documentation).
• The scanner can handle both large-scale environments (e.g., rooms or buildings) and small-scale objects (e.g., artifacts or mechanical parts).

7. Improved Decision-Making

• The 3D models generated from the scans enable better analysis, decision-making, and collaboration, as stakeholders can virtually inspect the scanned environment or object.
• It can help identify potential issues early in the project lifecycle, minimizing costly mistakes or delays.

8. Minimizes Disruption

• Unlike traditional methods that may require taking physical measurements or disrupting ongoing activities, the handheld scanner captures data without significant interference, making it ideal for active sites or areas where work cannot be halted.

9. Increased Accuracy and Reduced Human Error

• The scanner’s automated measurement system ensures greater consistency and accuracy compared to manual measurement techniques, reducing the risk of human error and improving the overall reliability of the data.

10. Cost-Effectiveness

• While professional-grade, the FARO Freestyle 3D Handheld can be a cost-effective solution compared to larger, more expensive scanning systems, especially for smaller or more specialized projects where portability and ease of use are key.

11. Scalability for Various Projects

• Whether it’s a small part, a building, or an entire heritage site, the FARO Freestyle 3D can handle different scales of work, providing flexibility for a wide range of scanning requirements.

Specifications:

1. Scanning Technology:
   • Laser Line Scanner: Utilizes laser triangulation to capture detailed 3D data of surfaces and objects.
2. Measurement Range:
   • Scanning Range: Typically up to 3 meters (9.8 feet), depending on the environment and object.
   • Point Accuracy: Approx. 2-3 mm (depending on the scan resolution and distance).
3. Resolution:
   • Point Density: Offers a point density of up to 500,000 points per second, capturing fine details in the scan.
   • Scan Resolution: Supports adjustable resolution, allowing users to balance scan speed with detail.
4. Field of View (FOV):
   • Horizontal Field of View: Approx. 70°.
   • Vertical Field of View: Approx. 50°.
5. Data Capture Speed:
   • Scan Speed: Scans objects or environments quickly, providing real-time feedback, and typically captures data in seconds.
6. Accuracy:
   • Measurement Accuracy: Around 2-3 mm for typical scans in optimal conditions.
7. Power Supply:
   • Battery Life: Provides up to 4 hours of continuous scanning on a single charge, depending on usage and settings.
   • Charging: Comes with a rechargeable battery, usually charged via USB or AC adapter.
8. Connectivity:
   • Wireless Communication: Supports Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for communication with other devices (like mobile devices or computers).
   • USB Port: For direct data transfer and charging.
9. Operating Environment:
   • Temperature Range: Typically operates between 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
   • Humidity: Can function in environments with up to 90% relative humidity.
   • Weight: Approx. 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs), which is lightweight for a handheld 3D scanner.
10. Software Compatibility:
    • The FARO Freestyle 3D integrates seamlessly with FARO Scene software and supports a variety of export formats (e.g., .PTS, .E57, .PLY).
    • It can be used in combination with other software packages, including third-party tools for 3D modeling, CAD, and analysis.
11. Display/Interface:
    • Touchscreen Interface: An intuitive touchscreen interface allows for easy setup and operation.
    • Real-Time Visualization: Provides instant feedback to the user during scanning for quality assurance.
12. Applications:
    • Suitable for construction (as-built documentation), heritage preservation, reverse engineering, forensics, and other industries where accurate 3D models are needed.

Specs:

• Accuracy: 2-3 mm
• Scanning Range: Up to 3 meters (9.8 feet)
• Scan Resolution: Adjustable with point density up to 500,000 points/sec
• Weight: 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)
• Field of View: Horizontal 70°, Vertical 50°
• Battery Life: Up to 4 hours
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Software Compatibility: FARO Scene, third-party CAD software, and various file formats (e.g., PTS, PLY, E57)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB