The New FARO Laser Scanner Focus3D X 330: The Perfect Instrument for 3D Documentation and Land Surveying

COVENTRY, England, Oct. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the world's most trusted source for 3D measurement, imaging and realization technology, announced today it has released the new FARO Focus^3D X 330 Laser Scanner.

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Building on the success of the Focus^3D, the new Focus^3D X 330 surpasses previous models in functionality and performance. With a range almost three times greater than previous models, the Focus^3D X 330 can scan objects up to 330 meters away and in direct sunlight. With its integrated GPS receiver, the laser scanner is able to correlate individual scans in post-processing making it ideal for surveying based applications.

In addition, the FARO Focus^3D X 330 scan quality has been increased and noise has been reduced, providing precise three dimensional models in a photo-realistic style. These advances in performance did not come at the expense of safety as the Focus3D X 330 includes a Class 1 "eye safe" laser.

"Its minimal weight, small size, touch-screen, SD-card and a battery life of 4.5 hours make the Focus^3D X 330 unbeatable and easy-to-use," said Dr. Bernd Becker, Chief Technology Strategist for the new FARO Focus^3D X 330. "No other provider can offer such a technicalachievement."

With its increased range and scan quality the FARO Focus^3D X 330 considerably reduces the effort involved in measuring and post-processing.

The 3D scan data can easily be imported into all commonly used software solutions for accident reconstruction, architecture, civil engineering, construction, forensics, industrial manufacturing and land surveying. Distance dimensions, area and volume calculations, analysis and inspection tasks and documentation can thus be carried out quickly, precisely and reliably.

About FARO

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, production planning, documenting large volume spaces or structures in 3D, surveying and construction, as well as for investigation and reconstruction of accident sites or crime scenes.

Worldwide, approximately 15,000 customers are operating more than 30,000 installations of FARO's systems. The Company's global headquarters is located in Lake Mary, Fla., its European head office in Stuttgart, Germany and its Asia/Pacific head office in Singapore. FARO has branches in Brazil, Mexico, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Netherlands, Turkey, India, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea and Japan.

Further information: http://www.faro.com