Airbus selects FARO as a key supplier of laser trackers

FARO Technologies, a provider of portable 3D measurement and imaging solutions, and Airbus have signed a five-year agreement for FARO to be a key supplier of laser trackers and measurement accessories for the new Airbus A350 project assembly line. This agreement includes 62 FARO Laser Tracker ION units and also covers Airbus’ key system providers for fixtures and production systems. Airbus has been a long-standing FARO customer and this agreement complements the 33 units in operation since 2002, which includes the assembly of the A380’s main body section (fuselage) in France, Germany and the United Kingdom.