AS1 Laser Scanner

The Absolute Arm is a well-established referencing system that is widely recognised for its high-accuracy measurement throughout measuring volumes of up to 4.5 metres in diameter. This is thanks to the patented Absolute Encoders built into every articulating joint of the arm, which ensure unmatched positional accuracy.

Central to this modularity that allows the AS1 to span both laser tracker and portable measuring arm hardware platforms is Hexagon’s patented kinematic joint system, which allows for sensors to be quickly and easily installed to and unmounted from a positioning device. This system is well established within the Absolute Arm product ecosystem, as well as in the Hexagon CMM range.

The modular concept on which the AS1 is built allows for improved serviceability when compared with more traditional scanner hardware. Any functionality issues can be isolated to either the positioner or the scanner, with only the affected part of the system needing repair/replacement – this is useful in an automation context, where a collision could be resolved by the user by instantly swapping in a second scanner unit with almost no loss of system throughput.

The full potential of the AS1 is yet to be fully uncovered, but we do know this: the future is modular.