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Vodafone McLaren Mercedes has appointed manufacturer of portable measurement and imaging systems, Faro, as its measurement system provider for the F1 racing team. Through the new agreement Faro is now an ‘Official Supplier' and becomes a member of McLaren's World Class Partner Group.

According to the agreement Faro will supply products and services to Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, comprising measuring systems such as FaroArm Quantum units, the personal CMM Faro Gage and the Laser Line Probe for non-contact measurement. Software such as Faro's CAM2 Q will also be provided. Using this equipment Vodafone McLaren Mercedes will further enhance its current race car as well as develop the vehicle for the next racing season.

“McLaren has used Faro technology for nearly ten years and the partnership with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes will allow us to further develop our measurement technology so they will best suit the demands of Formula One applications. Faro measurement systems will ensure quality is of the highest possible level," stated David Homewood, area vice-president of sales, Faro Technologies UK.

McLaren Racing managing director, Jonathan Neale added: “In a high precision, time critical environment such as ours, it's vital that we can rely on highly accurate measuring and inspection systems in order to guarantee 100% precision within rapid production and assembly processes.

“Here at Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, we're justifiably proud of the speed and efficiency of our existing manufacturing and assembly procedures and Faro's contribution will not only allow us to increase the speed of those processes, but also improve reliability and accuracy.”

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