Coordinate measuring machine having an illuminated probe end and method of operation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8537374
APP PUB NO 20130025144A1
SERIAL NO

13632253

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A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine (AACMM) is provided. The AACMM includes a manually positionable articulated arm having opposed first and second ends. The arm includes a plurality of connected arm segments, each of the arm segments including at least one position transducer for producing a position signal. A measurement device is attached to a first end of the AACMM. An electronic circuit is provided for receiving the position signals from the transducers and for providing data corresponding to a position of the measurement device. A light source is coupled to the arm and disposed to emit light adjacent the measurement device.

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FARO TECHNOLOGIES INC125 TECHNOLOGY PARK LAKE MARY FL 32746-6204

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Briggs, Clark H DeLand, US 36 2323
Danielson, David Sorrento, US 18 837

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