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FARO Technologies Inc.
Portable 3D Measurement & Imaging Products
FARO® is a global technology company that develops portable 3D measurement instruments for inspection, imaging, surveying, and documentation. Our focus is on simplifying our customers' work with tools that empower them to dramatically reduce on-site measuring time and lower their overall costs.
The FARO family of portable measurement and imaging solutions encompasses point-to-point contact instruments, non-contact imaging scanners, and computer-aided measurement software. All are designed to provide easy workflows for your inspection, alignment, surface modeling, asset management, and documentation needs.
Recent Content on The Fabricator for FARO Technologies Inc.
- From The Fabricator
FARO Vantage Max laser trackers deliver 3D measurement up to 80 m
- Sep 30, 2022
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
FARO Technologies Inc. has released the FARO VantageS6 Max and VantageE6 Max laser tracker series.
- From The Fabricator
Modular fixturing system helps customized building manufacturer improve efficiency
- Dec 23, 2021
- Arc Welding
- News Release
SituationWhen customized building manufacturer Hostetler Construction developed its unique steel truss system more than 50 years ago, the goal was to help customers build their dreams. Recently the company’s engineers had a dream of their own: to take production to the next level by improving...
- From The Fabricator
Quantum Max ScanArm from FARO includes multiple laser line probes
- Jul 8, 2021
- Testing and Measuring
- News Release
FARO Technologies Inc. has released the Quantum Max ScanArm portable measurement tool that features three purpose-built, hot-swappable laser line probes (LLPs).
- From The Fabricator
FARO’s RevEng Software 2021 features automatic surfacing capabilities for creating CAD surfaces
- May 20, 2021
- Manufacturing Software
- Product Release
FARO has released RevEng Software 2021 reverse engineering scan-to-CAD software.
- From The Fabricator
FARO announces two new global sustainability goals
- Feb 25, 2021
- Testing and Measuring
- News Release
FARO Technologies Inc., a Lake Mary, Fla.-based provider of 3D measurement, imaging, and realization technology, has announced two new strategic goals in support of its environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) efforts. The first goal is to reduce the company’s carbon emissions 25% by...
- From The Fabricator
FARO Vantage 6Probe laser tracker features quick-change probing tips
- Dec 10, 2020
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
FARO Technologies Inc. has introduced the next-generation Vantage Laser Tracker 6 Degrees of Freedom (6DoF) Probe. The portable 6Probe features kinematic self-identifying styli, so users can change probing tips quickly and measure without any recalibration, as well as measure hidden areas outside...
- From The Fabricator
Second-gen Michigan stamper proves out her mettle through prototyping
- By Kate Bachman
- Nov 15, 2020
- Bending and Forming
- Article
PTM Corp. has soared on the wings of its prototyping expertise. In fact, it is so sizable that it comprises two company divisions. Prototyping helps the stamper perfect the part, perfect the process, reduce part cost, accelerate SPM, and develop cost models.
- From The Fabricator
FARO makes two additions to senior leadership team
- Sep 3, 2020
- Testing and Measuring
- News Release
FARO Technologies Inc., a provider of 3D measurement, imaging, and realization systems, has hired two industry veterans to join its senior leadership team and manage the global hardware and software R&D teams. Avi Ray-Chaudhuri, named vice president of hardware R&D, has more than 20 years of...
- From The Fabricator
FARO acquires ATS AB
- Aug 24, 2020
- Testing and Measuring
- News Release
FARO Technologies Inc., Lake Mary, Fla., a provider of 3D measurement, imaging, and realization systems, has acquired Advanced Technical Solutions in Scandinavia AB (ATS), a Sweden-based provider of 3D digital twin technology. The acquisition integrates ATS software and its proprietary Traceable...
- From The Fabricator
FARO Gage CMM delivers high accuracy in compact package
- Jul 2, 2020
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
FARO Technologies Inc. has released the FARO Gage CMM. Suitable for small and medium-sized businesses performing high-accuracy tasks, the CMM serves as an alternative to traditional hand tools for completing 3D inspections. The lightweight, portable unit offers 20% more reach than the...
- From The Fabricator
New subscription model offered with Faro CAM2 software
- Mar 18, 2020
- Manufacturing Software
- Product Release
Faro Technologies Inc. has introduced the latest iteration of its CAM2 2020 software. The release offers a flexible subscription licensing model to help ensure users always have access to the most up-to-date version. The application-focused 3D measurement platform is designed to help users with...
- From The Additive Report
Inspection software verifies part dimensions
- Sep 26, 2019
- Additive Manufacturing
- Product Release
FARO® BuildIT Metrology 2019 and 2019.5 inspection software enables dimensional verification of manufactured parts and assemblies. Refining of features (extraction, filtering, and outlier rejection) has been optimized to define ideal settings for analysis, which helps improve speed and quality of...
- From The Fabricator
FARO BuildIT Projector 2019 software helps increase accuracy in building, assembly
- Mar 11, 2019
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
FARO® has released BuildIT Projector 2019 software for manufacturing, measurement, and construction applications. When combined with the company’s Tracer(SI) Imaging Laser Projector, it gives users an all-in-one system for laser-assisted templating and in-process verification. According to the...
- From The Fabricator
A welding shop evolves beyond being a family business
- By Dan Davis
- Mar 2, 2019
- Shop Management
- Article
What private equity ownership means to Hi-Grade Welding & Manufacturing, Schaumburg, Ill.
- From The Fabricator
FARO Technologies’ TracerSI laser projection system helps reduce assembly
- Dec 28, 2018
- Assembly and Joining
- Product Release
FARO® Technologies’ TracerSI Laser Projector with BuildIT Projector software allows the user to both project and inspect. The TracerSI projects CAD-based outlines onto any surface and compares aspects of the objects to the CAD model via laser scanning with in-process verification. According to...
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- Measurement Tools & SystemsStraightness Measuring Systems