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FARO is the world's most trusted source for 3D measurement, imaging and realization technology. The Company develops and markets computer-aided measurement and imaging devices and software. Technology from FARO permits high-precision 3D measurement, imaging and comparison of parts and complex structures within production and quality assurance processes. The devices are used for inspecting components and assemblies, rapid prototyping, documenting large volume spaces or structures in 3D, surveying and construction, as well as for investigation and reconstruction of accident sites or crime scenes.
The articles compiled for this special digital issue focus on how one of the most heavily regulated industries continues to innovate with new technologies and advanced engineering practices.
FARO and Creaform Combine and Form Two Business Units
FARO’s reality capture business segment will become FARO INSIGHT, a business unit that will focus on delivering reality capture solutions.
AMETEK Finalizes FARO Technologies Acquisition
Completion of the transaction follows approval from FARO shareholders and receipt of all regulatory approvals.
AMETEK to Buy FARO Technologies in $920M Deal
Companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which AMETEK will acquire all outstanding shares of FARO Technologies common stock for $44 per share in cash.
Introducing Blink by FARO Technologies
FARO Technologies says it is reimagining reality capture with its new solutions.
FARO Technologies Debuts 3D Metrology Solution
The new handheld solution expands the company’s product portfolio, expanding FARO's range of portable 3D metrology devices.
FARO Partners With Hologate
HGXR systems will integrate FARO digital scanning technology.
Editor’s Picks: October 20-26, 2022
One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.
FARO Releases Focus Core Laser Scanner
Focus Core serves the company’s markets in construction, building operations and public safety, according to the company.
FARO Buys Mobile Scanning Firm GeoSLAM
The addition of GeoSLAM is expected to expand and accelerate FARO’s market growth opportunity in the mobile scanning space.
Editor’s Picks: April 21-27, 2022
One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.
FARO Launches 3D Digital Reality Platform
Integrated cloud-based workflow enables easy, fast 3D model creation.
Introducing the New Reverse Engineering
Digitalization has created a revolution in reverse engineering. How can engineers best use these new capabilities?
3D Scanning in a New Light
Advanced 3D scanning software is enabling large-scale digital twin applications and new types of reality capture.
FARO Acquires HoloBuilder
With this acquisition, FARO expands its digital twin product suite.
FARO WebShare Software Available for Company Server or Private Cloud
New features further simplify and accelerate project management, Scan-to-BIM operations and the integration of 3D reality data.
Meet Trek, With Autonomous Scanning and Data Collection Super Powers
The combination of laser scanning and autonomous mobility delivers reality capture for building digital twins.