There has been immense emphasis on the infrastructure development in the country. Has it given a boost to your business?
The move by the India government to drive infrastructure development in the country is set to increase the opportunities for companies operating in the industrial manufacturing and construction segments. FARO's 3D measurement, imaging, and realization technology can offer greater support for mapping and surveying, as well as inspection processes, dimensional analysis, and 3D modelling of parts in this development process.
One example of how FARO's solutions can aid the infrastructure development in India is the company's partnership with a group of researchers, from the IIT Roorkee. Using the FARO Focus3D, IIT Roorkee conducted a study on India's railway infrastructure, to provide the Ministry of Railways with insights on India's current railway infrastructure and recommendations for improvements on the tracks, signalling, stations, and terminals. Their research results contribute to future railway infrastructure strategies for India as the government contemplates doubling existing railway lines. Apart from providing point cloud data simultaneously with every scan, The Focus3D also offered with a complete, stitched 3D map. This data can be easily integrated into a 3D smart city data file for the country. The Focus3D offers an extra-long scanning range from 0.6 m up to 330 m and has a distance accuracy of up to 2 mm, which was exceptionally useful for the team's application, given that they needed to capture minute details for the railway research. The device provided a tremendous amount of advantage as the team was able to finish their scanning and documentation tasks efficiently.
Tell us about one of the latest products brought out by Faro in Indian market. Also, tell us about how well it has been accepted in the market?
One of FARO's latest products is the QuantumS FaroArm. It offers best-in-class performance and durability, enhanced ergonomics,
and extreme portability. The QuantumS is exceptionally rugged — passing the most rigorous international measurement quality
standard in existence (ISO 10360-12:2016) and the International Electrical Commission (IEC 60068-2) standards for shock, vibration and temperature stress relief. Also, it delivers maximum measurement consistency and improves end-user productivity by capturing more data in greater detail with the FAROBlu Laser Line Probe HD. Equipped with advanced man-machine interface and enhanced ergonomics, it is a virtual extension of the human arm and reduces operator fatigue. All these contribute to helping manufacturers stay ahead of their competitors by empowering quality assurance and ensuring greater end-customer confidence in their products. The market's reception of the QuantumS has been encouraging and we're confident of positive response ahead, especially with the rising demand for high performing measurement
solutions.
What are Faro India's plans for 2018?
India remains a key part of our business, and we are poised to offer comprehensive support to our customers in this region. With the maturing manufacturing industry, manufacturers are increasingly adopting higher standards and demanding greater precision and speed in their operations, especially for inspections and quality checks. FARO also offers workshops to better support our customers in India. Held between April to November in various cities across India, the Measure and Inspect workshops are a series of technical workshops where FARO's staff share insights on how 3D portable metrology solutions and various other innovative platforms can solve complex engineering challenges, and also improve productivity, quality, and manufacturing processes. Customers can experience FARO solutions first-hand during the live demonstrations, as well as at the plug-and-play stations.
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