Faro Creaform Supports French America's Cup Team with 3D Measurement Technology
Faro Creaform becomes a technology partner of the La Roche-Posay Racing Team. Precise 3D measurement data is expected to accelerate the development of the raceboats for the America’s Cup.
In high-performance sailing, victory or defeat often comes down to a matter of millimeters. This is precisely where a new partnership between Faro Creaform and the French La Roche-Posay Racing Team comes into play. Ametek’s division specializing in 3D scanning and measurement technology will support the team in its campaigns for the 38th and 39th America’s Cups with state-of-the-art measurement and quality assurance technologies.
Among other tools, optical 3D scanners and mobile measuring arms will be used and integrated into the development and validation processes for the racing boats. The goal is to precisely measure critical components such as hull structures, foils, and other assemblies, validate design decisions more quickly, and shorten development cycles.
Data is considered a key competitive factor, especially in the America’s Cup. The sailboats operate under extreme stresses, while at the same time weight, aerodynamics, and material properties must be optimized down to the last detail. Precise measurement technology can help reduce risks and enhance the performance of the designs.
For Faro Creaform, the collaboration also serves as a showcase for its technology. The insights gained under the demanding conditions of elite racing are intended to be applied to industrial applications as well. In the future, industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, transportation, and energy could benefit from this. The partnership thus demonstrates how technologies from industrial metrology and elite sports can benefit from one another when precision becomes a decisive factor for success.
