AVEVA and FARO sign Interoperability Agreement

Agreement to provide customers with a complete 3D capture and engineering design solution.

Cambridge, UK: AVEVA (LSE:AVV), a leader in engineering design and information management solutions for the plant, power and marine industries, and FARO, a leader in high precision laser scanning and 3D Documentation Technology, announced today that they have signed an Interoperability Agreement.

Under the terms of this agreement AVEVA and FARO will co-operate closely to provide an efficient integration between FARO’s laser scan hardware technology and AVEVA’s portfolio of laser engineering and design software solutions. Following the recent acquisition of the LFM software division of Z+F UK this partnership further demonstrates AVEVA’s significant commitment to the 3D data capture market.

“AVEVA is delighted to announce this Interoperability Agreement with FARO,” said Paul Cooper, VP Partnerships and Strategic Alliances at AVEVA. “Delivering seamless integration between AVEVA and FARO fully supports our committed strategy of delivering innovative software solutions to our customers which add value to laser data captured from all the leading hardware vendors”.

Bernd Becker, Director of Product Management & Business Development 3D-Laser-Scanner of FARO added “We are very pleased to join the AVEVA Global Partner Network. This agreement will ensure that our joint customers can benefit from a complete solution which leverages the FARO 3D capture technology and AVEVA’s suite of Laser Engineering and Design Solutions”.

FARO Focus 3D Named as a Best New Innovation by Popular Science Magazine

FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the world’s leading provider of portable measurement and imaging solutions announces the FARO Laser Scanner Focus3D has been honored with a Best of What’s New award by Popular Science magazine. Each year, new products from almost every corner of industry – from consumer electronics to green technologies – are submitted to the publication’s editors for consideration. This year, FARO’s Focus3D has been named to that list of innovations.

“We’re thrilled that the Focus3D has been named to the Best of What’s New list, particularly when we consider the number of entries vying for the award,” said Jay Freeland, CEO of FARO Technologies. “FARO is constantly working to produce the most advanced products to improve our customers’ products and processes. In that respect, this is great recognition for us and them.” The laser scanner was considered for its use in forensic investigations, particularly by small police departments that might not otherwise be able to afford the technology. Its small size, robust functionality and ease-of-use make it the ideal solution for many applications in addition to forensics, including architecture, civil engineering and surveying.

“For 24 years, Popular Science has honored the innovations that surprise and amaze us − those that make a positive impact on our world today and challenge our views of what’s possible in the future.” said Mark Jannot, Editor-in-Chief of Popular Science. “The Best of What’s New Award is the magazine’s top honor, and the 100 winners − chosen from among thousands of entrants − represent the highest level of achievement in their fields.” Readers can find the Focus3D in the Security category of Popular Science’s Best of What’s New edition, available November 15th.

FARO Launches the New CAM2 Measure 10 Software

New features like the Live Color Scan for point clouds inspection, Shortcuts and the Easy Move Wizard improve every process where measuring or scanning are needed.

FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the world’s leading provider of portable measurement and imaging solutions, announces the release of CAM2 Measure 10, its new measuring software for the FaroArm, ScanArm and FARO Laser Tracker.

CAM2 Measure 10 marks FARO’s return to the successful family of CAM2 Measure software products. This new release is built on the solid foundation of the previous CAM2 Q while also introducing key new features like Live Color Scan for point cloud inspection, Shortcuts and the Easy Move Wizard. These innovative functionalities are designed to improve your measurement processes, whether tactile or scanning, and make CAM2 Measure 10 the first choice in portable measurement software.

The Live Color Scan feature adds point cloud inspection support to the already outstanding geometry measurement functionality. Thanks to this new feature, CAM2 Measure 10 users can quickly scan freeform parts using the FARO ScanArm just as easily as they are measuring geometry with a tactile probe. Only in a few steps they can complete a scanning inspection, viewing live color information on their parts as they scan.

Another time-saving feature of the new release is Shortcuts. This new feature allows users to create new commands to measure features that are only available through combining measurements and constructions. Shortcuts enable you to record all steps of a complex measurement into a single command that can later be accessed with a single mouse click.

The Easy Move Wizard is a great assistance for measuring large parts when the need to reposition the device is often necessary to complete a measurement. The complexity of finding the correct target correspondence is taken away from the operator, cutting down on the time required for the repositioning and, at the same time, removing the risk of human error.

Designed to make tactile and scanning measurements easier, CAM2 Measure 10 also features an elegant and intuitive interface that enables users to customize the layout window optimizing the measurement workflow.

“To further increase the productivity of our existing and potential customers we developed a new software solution which combines new outstanding, useful and unique features with an unparalleled ease of use. The new CAM2 Measure 10 will bring the measuring and scanning processes to a new level of efficiency”, stated Antonio Carvalho, Director of Software Product Management at FARO.

FARO Launches New CAM2 Measure 10 Software, Enables Point Cloud Capture for the First Time

FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the world's leading provider of portable measurement and imaging solutions, announces the debut of CAM2 Measure 10, its newest software for the FaroArm, ScanArm and FARO Laser Tracker. This groundbreaking release marks the first time FARO has included features for collecting and analyzing point cloud data as part of their robust CAM2 line, in addition to other new enhancements like Live Color Scan, Shortcuts and the Easy Move Wizard.

Already a leader in the development of contact measurement software, FARO's new CAM2 Measure 10 now provides non-contact users the ability to scan and collect point cloud data for reverse engineering, rapid prototyping and analysis. The software is the ideal complement to FARO's recently released Edge ScanArm, and represents a giant leap forward for the Florida-based technology company. "We're excited to introduce what is truly a disruptive force in the measurement software space, CAM2 Measure 10," said FARO chief executive, Jay Freeland. "Never before has FARO offered a software solution that incorporates measurement by traditional probing methods, scanning and point cloud capture. We're looking forward to the software's debut at Quality Expo in Chicago."

Other new features like Live Color Scan permit rapid inspection of free form parts with the FARO ScanArm more quickly and easily than ever before. Live Color Scan highlights deviations from CAD during the scanning process to help identify inconsistencies quickly and expedite the scanning process. Shortcuts allow for the creation of new commands for obtaining measurement data that previously may have only been available through a series of complex operations. This feature enables users to record steps in a measurement process, and then combines them into a single command to be accessed later. The Easy Move Wizard simplifies measurement of large parts, particularly when frequent repositioning is a necessity. By enabling quick identification of correct target correspondence, the time required to relocate (or "leapfrog") the FaroArm is reduced and the potential for user error is mitigated. Other enhancements enable CAM2 Measure 10 users to conduct remote measurements, run commands and see real-time results from their Apple® iPhone® or iPad®.

With the many upgrades and improvements included in the new CAM2 Measure 10 release, FARO is pleased that increases to cost of investment in the software remain relatively nominal over the previous version. "We've been able to include a number of new and impressive features, not the least of which is the ability to scan and capture point cloud data, and still offer an affordable solution to our customers," explained Freeland. "We're committed to helping our customers improve their products and processes. By introducing a software solution that serves their contact and non-contact measurement needs, and by making it so accessible, we are continuing to deliver on that promise."

In order to ensure customers have continued access to the right solution for their application, FARO will continue to work with the other industry leading software partners to complement the full FARO suite of products.

American Chopper's Paul Jr. to Appear at FARO's Quality Expo Booth

FARO Technologies, Inc has announced that Paul Teutul Jr. (“Paul Jr.”), owner of Paul Jr. Designs and star of the Discovery Channel’s American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior, will be appearing in their booth for photos and autographs at Quality Expo. In January, Paul Junior Designs completed work on a custom, FARO-themed chopper to celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary. Teutul’s appearance comes on the heels of FARO’s feature on Discovery’s hit series and the release of the company’s newest measurement arm, the Edge.

“Paul Junior Designs is a valued FARO customer and talented motorcycle fabricator,” explained Kimberly Roman, FARO’s Director of Marketing. “It made great sense to have Paul Jr. to appear at this important show and allow attendees to take photos with him and the bike he built for us. It’s a great fit.” Quality Expo, which runs from September 20-22 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, is a bi-annual show that provides hands-on access to the newest tools and technologies to help manufacturers and engineers ensure quality and reduce costs.

FARO Technologies will be exhibiting at booth #1000. Paul Jr. will be available from 1:30pm to 3:30pm on September 21st for photos with the FARO chopper and autographs. FARO will also feature each of its innovative products at the show including the all-new FARO Laser Line Probe (LLP), which adds non-contact measurement capabilities to the company’s revolutionary Edge measurement arm. Weighing just 2.8 oz, the LLP integrates seamlessly with the FARO Edge via the device’s quick-change handle port to form the complete Edge ScanArm solution

FARO Reports Second Quarter 2011 Orders Growth of 42.4%, Sales Growth of 30.6% and EPS Growth of 127.3%

FARO Technologies, Inc today announced results for the quarter ended July 2, 2011. Sales in the second quarter of 2011 increased 30.6%, to $59.7 million, from $45.7 million in the second quarter of 2010. The Company reported net income increased to $4.2 million, or $0.25 per share, in the second quarter of 2011, from $1.8 million, or $0.11 per share, in the second quarter of 2010.

New order bookings for the second quarter of 2011 were $62.5 million, an increase of $18.6 million, or 42.4%, compared to $43.9 million in the second quarter of 2010.

"Market demand remains strong, demonstrated by our 42% growth in orders last quarter. The Americas grew 57%, while Asia and Europe each grew 35%," stated Jay Freeland, FARO's President and CEO. "We're seeing solid revenue growth in all product lines, and the Focus Laser Scanner continues to exceed our expectations."

Due to the sizable increase in laser scanner sales relative to the Company's historical product mix and the associated production start-up costs, gross margin for the second quarter of 2011 was 56.1%, compared to 59.3% in the second quarter of 2010. The Company expects the start-up costs to diminish in the near term.

In order to reach a broader customer base for the laser scanner, the Company has and may increasingly use distributors in addition to its own sales force. Sales through distributors generally carry lower gross margin. However, there is a partially offsetting reduction in selling expenses. As a result, the Company expects that higher laser scanner sales should generate improved operating margin and profits.

"Our results in the second quarter were extremely strong, as we delivered 127% EPS growth on a 31% increase in sales. We expect positive momentum for our core metrology products as well as the Focus Laser Scanner to continue through the rest of 2011 and into 2012," Freeland concluded.

FARO Announces the Sale of its First Edge Arm to Michigan's Pro-Weld Inc

Lake Mary, FL – FARO Technologies sold its first FARO Edge and all-new Laser Line Probe to Pro-Weld Inc. of Chesterfield, Michigan. The state-of-the-art Edge is the latest and most advanced FaroArm every produced. The portable FARO Edge allows manufacturers to quickly verify product quality and consistency through inspection, CAD-to-part analysis and reverse engineering by probing and non-contact laser scanning.

Pro-Weld is a full-service leader in the manufacturing of automotive part rack systems and creating custom designs for customers in defense and aerospace industries. For Pro-Weld, the decision to purchase the Edge came after considering the product’s revolutionary technology, ease-of-use and the cost of not choosing the most innovative portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) available. Many of Pro-Weld’s customers expect the products they receive to be built within very strict tolerances and checked with a CMM solution prior to delivery. To meet these requirements, the company has historically subcontracted measurement and calibration services that often resulted in costly travel fees and work slowdowns.

“When we do have to bring people in from the outside, things need to be staged,” explained company president, Scott Light. “There has to be a pretty big plan in place. We feel that with [the Edge] we’ll be able to take the arm out, make the checks we need to make and do it within the normal course of operating. I think this will help us draw more business”

FARO designed the Edge with users like Pro-Weld in mind. The all-new arm features an integrated personal measurement assistant – the first in the industry. The built-in touch screen and on-board operating system allow the Edge to function as a standalone measuring system and eliminates the need for a laptop computer connection when making quick dimensional checks. An on-board diagnostic system allows users to quickly optimize system performance.

Available in three popular working volumes and seven-axis configuration, the Edge features other industry-leading capabilities including:

Enhanced Connectivity – Bluetooth, WiFi, USB, and Ethernet ready. Multiple device management through networking.
Smart Sensor Technology – Improved sensors warn against excessive external loads, correct for thermal variations, and detect possible setup problems.
Ergonomics – Improved weight distribution and balance for reduced strain and ease-of-use. Patented internal counterbalancing providing comfortable, stress-free use.
Multi-Function Handle Port – Seamless and interchangeable accessory integration. Quick-change handle. Expandable capability.

The redesigned FARO laser line probe offers unmatched non-contact measurement capability. Its wide stripe provides superior scanning coverage and accuracy. Variable capture rates exceed 45,000 points per second for outstanding speed and feature definition.

“Customers choose us because we’re a full-service company. We prototype, design and build all under one roof” said Light. “We’re looking to add technology to set us apart from [our competitors] and the FARO Edge is one way that we can improve our service and our products to our customers.”

FARO Launches the World's Most Innovative Measurement Arm, the FARO Edge

Lake Mary, FL – FARO Technologies, Inc introduces the FARO Edge and Laser Line Probe, the most advanced, state-of-the-art FaroArm system ever produced.

The FARO Edge is a portable measurement arm that allows manufacturers to easily verify their product quality by performing inspections, tool certifications, CAD-to-part analysis, and reverse engineering via hard probing and non-contact laser scanning.

The latest generation of the FaroArm product line continues to eclipse competitive models in every category. The Edge improves production, quality, and reverse engineering processes by rapidly verifying or scanning parts with confidence and accuracy. The new Arm also simplifies the user experience with improved performance, portability and reliability.

“The FARO Edge was designed with our customers’ input and built with our experience,” stated Jay Freeland, FARO’s President & Chief Executive Officer. “It offers unparalleled simplicity for the user while maintaining all the existing benefits of a FaroArm and demonstrates our continued leadership in this space through innovative and disruptive technology.”

The all new Edge features the first ever integrated personal measurement assistant. With its built-in touchscreen and on-board operating system, the Edge revolutionizes portable metrology by providing stand-alone basic measurement capability. A laptop is no longer needed to perform quick and simple dimensional checks, or to optimize system performance with it’s on board diagnostic routines.

Available in three popular working volumes and 7-axis configuration, the Edge is the perfect fit for any portable measurement application, eliminating the guess work of which length is right for the job. Seven axis of rotation ensures you always get the most flexibility out of your device.

Additional industry-leading areas of improvement and capability include:

Enhanced Connectivity – Bluetooth, WiFi, USB, and Ethernet ready. Multiple device management through networking.
Smart Sensor Technology – Improved sensors warn against excessive external loads, correct for thermal variations, and detect possible setup problems.
Ergonomics – Improved weight distribution and balance for reduced strain and ease-of-use. Patented internal counterbalancing providing comfortable, stress-free use.
Multi-Function Handle Port – Seamless and interchangeable accessory integration. Quick-change handle. Expandable capability.

The all new FARO Laser Line Probe provides unparalleled non-contact measurement capabilities. Its wider laser stripe significantly increases scan coverage without sacrificing accuracy, while variable capture rates can produce over 45,000 points per second for exceptional speed and feature definition.

Taking advantage of the Edge’s multi-function, quick-change handle port, the Laser Line Probe integrates seamlessly and instantly becomes part of the arm. Lighter weight, amazingly compact and completely unobtrusive, it delivers the best performance at the lowest price in the industry for a handheld laser scanning system.

“Everything about the Edge was designed from the ground up to boost productivity and deliver the best performance in a portable arm CMM,” said Orlando Perez, Product Manager - FaroArm. “As the first ever smart measurement arm with built-in apps, the FARO Edge changes absolutely everything.”

FARO and Delcam combine for inspection open house

The combination of Delcam’s PowerINSPECT and FARO arms gives fast, flexible inspection.

Delcam and FARO will jointly host an inspection open house featuring the latest developments in portable metrology hardware and software. The event will be held on 8th April in Delcam’s California office in Pasadena.

The open house will be the first opportunity for US manufacturers to see the 2011 R2 version of Delcam’s PowerINSPECT inspection software on the latest FARO arms. The new release is the first version developed for use on 64-bit computers. Other enhancements include improved visualisation of the results, easier creation of automated inspection routines, full integration of DRO (Digital Read-Out) functionality and support for the latest Renishaw probes.

PowerINSPECT is firmly established as the world’s leading hardware-independent inspection software. It combines the ability to work with all types of inspection device with a comprehensive range of inspection routines for making simple measurements, for inspecting geometric features and for checking complex surfaces. The resulting reports present detailed information in easy-to-read formats that can be understood by all engineers, not just inspection specialists.

The introduction of support for 64-bit computers will enable increased memory use on that hardware. This will be of benefit for more memory-intensive applications where larger CAD files need to be manipulated, especially for very complex parts and multi-component assemblies.

The new PartAligner module will also be demonstrated. This uses the alignment functionality from PowerINSPECT on a portable inspection device positioned on or beside a machine tool to find exactly where a part is located. The measured position is then compared with the datum used in the CAM system to program the component.

The results can be used to update a project in the CAM system by adjusting the datum position and orientation. Alternatively the data can be applied directly to change the offsets in the machine-tool control so that they reflect the measured position of the component rather than the nominal value in the programming software.

Using PartAligner with a FARO Arm or Gage overcomes any concerns that might arise from using a machine tool to check its own performance with on-machine verification. The main benefit is in reducing the time and variability associated with fine manual adjustment of the part set-up. PartAligner allows independent inspection to be carried out and positional problems to be corrected much more quickly and easily, especially with larger and heavier parts.

Quantapoint Signs Reseller and Distribution Agreement with FARO

Strategic Partnership Makes Quantapoint Software and Laser Scanning Work Processes and Technology Available to FARO Customers.

HOUSTON, Texas - Quantapoint – provider of 3D Digital Facility™ technology and software that improves safety and decision-making for building, managing and upgrading facility assets – today announced a non-exclusive reseller and distribution agreement with FARO. The partnership gives FARO’s laser scanner customers access to the industry's leading solution for creating a high-resolution Digital Facility that can be accessed directly, within CAD packages or integrated with facility, operations or building information. This new offering will help FARO users more easily capture and register the information using patented work processes as well as improve its usability and usefulness by providing award-winning high-definition Laser Models™ and Laser Images™.

“Too often companies run into issues with registering the laser data network or using the data directly or for remodeling due to the poor visual quality”, said Eric Hoffman, Quantapoint’s Founder. “Over more than 15 years and 1,500 laser scanning projects, Quantapoint has developed a number of revolutionary techniques and technologies that address these problems and others. FARO has become the leading innovator of scanning hardware which is driving the adoption of laser scanning, so we have partnered with them to release our software so that other companies can now benefit from our experience and extract the greatest value possible from their investment in laser scanning.”

The agreement allows Faro to directly distribute and resell the following Quantapoint software:

QuantaScan™: Capture and register laser data using Faro laser scanners to directly create a Digital Facility.
Data Conversion Utility: Convert previously captured and registered laser data from Faro FWS, Leica PTX and PTC, ASTM E57 and other open formats to a Digital Facility.
PRISM 3D™: Directly access the Digital Facility and optionally import CAD models to view with and clash against one another and the Digital Facility for design reviews.
PRISM 3D Explorer™: Free viewer to access and measure Laser Images with the option to convert to full PRISM 3D at any time.
QuantaCAD for Architecture: Access the Digital Facility within Revit and AutoCAD.
QuantaCAD for Plant 3D: Access the Digital Facility within AutoCAD Plant 3D and AutoCAD.
QuantaCAD™ Complete: Access the Digital Facility within all supported design and review software, including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoPlant, AVEVA Review, CADWorx, Microstation V8 XM, PDMS, PDS, Plant 3D, Revit, SmartPlant Review, SmartPlant 3D and more.

The Digital Facility format converts fuzzy “point clouds” into a high-definition 3D representation of a refinery, building or other structure that is composed of high-resolution Laser Images and high-definition Laser Models.

Quantapoint Laser Images are photo-realistic, panoramic, and fully measurable images of laser scans from individual laser scanner locations (“scanner-centric”). Because Laser Images are 360-degree images, they may be panned and zoomed like virtual reality programs to view the surrounding area. Laser Images are ideal for “virtual” site visits due to their high resolution.

Laser Models™ – winner of both an R&D 100 award and a FIATECH CETI award as a significant advancement – are a unique Quantapoint technology that integrates all laser scan data to provide detailed, high-definition 3D solid “models” of a facility. Laser Models are visually clear and include fine details, unlike older “point cloud” technology whose sparse measurements make it difficult to visualize or understand the facility and more likely to miss critical design details. Laser Models provide more complete information for more complete designs.

FARO Launches New 3D Imaging Product Line, Featuring FARO 3D Imager AMP

SINGAPORE — FARO Technologies, Inc, the world’s leading provider of portable measurement and imaging solutions, announced the release of their new 3D imaging product line, featuring the FARO 3D Imager AMP.

The FARO 3D Imager AMP is a high performance non-contact 3D imaging system, capable of collecting millions of points in just seconds. Using patented technology, the AMP achieves groundbreaking accuracy on parts, assemblies and tools never before possible.

The AMP is ideal for parts with complex shapes or large, smooth surfaces due to its ability to measure a large surface area in one shot. With the click of a button, it captures the complete, detailed image of the object within its half-meter field of view. The AMP is the perfect tool for applications in quality control, reverse engineering, and rapid manufacturing.

“We are excited to make this new technology available as a part of our portable measurement and imaging solutions,” stated Jay Freeland, FARO Chief Executive Officer. “But what’s even more exciting is to be able to offer customers a truly affordable, easy-to-use solution for capturing comprehensive data on their parts and tooling. The AMP is an advanced 3D imaging solution that allows us to continue helping customers embrace the types of technology that can make their products and processes more efficient.”

The AMP also offers improved measurement of dark and shiny parts that are often missed by optical systems, and with its portable, rugged, and thermally-stable design, it is right at home on the shop floor or the assembly line.

The key to achieving high accuracy is the AMP’s advanced technology: Accordion Fringe Interferometry (AFI). “AFI uses lasers to generate infinitely focused fringe patterns that are projected onto the part,” said Chuck Pfeffer, FARO Director of Product Management – 3D Imaging. “When the fringes are captured with the AMP’s high resolution camera, a highly accurate point cloud is created, generating a true representation of the object. It is the accuracy of these fringes that sets the AMP apart.”

FARO and Autodesk Collaborate to Add Support for Point Cloud Data to AutoCAD 2011

AutoCAD Plant 3D and FARO Laser Scanner Photon Are Preferred Hardware and Software Setup for Process Plant Modeling.

LAKE MARY, Fla. & SAN RAFAEL, Calif - Autodesk, Inc and FARO announced their collaboration to add direct integration of point cloud data to AutoCAD 2011 software. FARO and Autodesk have also entered into an agreement for FARO to promote AutoCAD Plant 3D software as its preferred 3D modeling application for the process plant industry.

In addition, Autodesk announced the FARO Laser Scanner Photon as its preferred hardware for point cloud data capture of process plant facilities using AutoCAD Plant 3D.

Through joint engineering and development efforts, AutoCAD 2011 allows the direct import of binary scan data from FARO Scene, FARO’s scan processing software for the FARO Laser Scanner. The introduction of a dedicated point cloud platform that seamlessly integrates into AutoCAD will allow customers to do more than ever before. AutoCAD 2011 supports up to 2 billion points, which can be used with the enhanced tools for 3D modeling to enable extremely high performance usage of the scan data.

“As the use of laser scanners has become more widespread by our customers, they’ve asked for direct import and support for large point clouds in AutoCAD,” said Gonzalo Martinez, director of strategic research, Autodesk. “For the past year we have been working closely with FARO, who assisted with the design of the feature and provided us with crucial feedback for the direct integration of point cloud data. We are thrilled to bring this functionality to our customers.”

Autodesk and FARO provide technology and advanced solutions that empower customers and help shorten work processes. For Autodesk users, the ability to import binary scan data directly into AutoCAD 2011 is allowing more powerful 3D modeling. For FARO Laser Scanner users, data collected now goes directly into AutoCAD 2011, eliminating the need for a neutral space-consuming file format.

For customers in the process and power industries, the addition of point cloud support in AutoCAD 2011 will significantly speed the process of converting as-built information into 3D models. Built on AutoCAD software, AutoCAD Plant 3D brings the proven benefits of model-based design to mainstream plant design projects, and has been purpose-built specifically for the design, modeling and documentation of process plants.

“Autodesk and FARO share a vision of making technology more accessible, so we are proud of our successful cooperation to develop a functionality that really supports our joint customers in their day-by-day design activities and will help them achieve remarkable time savings,” said Jay Freeland, CEO and president of FARO Technologies. “We are also pleased to expand our relationship with Autodesk with the selection of AutoCAD Plant 3D as our preferred modeling application for the process plant industry, and are confident our customers will benefit from its ease of use and worldwide availability.”

FARO Expands Sizes, Capabilities of FaroArm Lineup

LAKE MARY, Fla -- FARO Technologies, Inc. , the world leader in
portable computer-aided measurement hardware and software, announced
that it has enhanced its Quantum, Platinum and Fusion FaroArm product
lines in order to meet the needs of a wider range of applications
within its industrial customer base.

Its popular Quantum FaroArm series will now be offered in 6-ft.
(1.8m), 8-ft. (2.4m), 10-ft. (3.0m), and 12-ft. (3.7m) lengths. Each
achieves up to 30-percent higher accuracy over the Platinum FaroArm
series, the Company's previous generation of technology. The
additional sizes, combined with precision of up to 16 microns
(.0006"/0.016mm), make the Quantum FaroArm ideal for inspection and
reverse engineering of a wide variety of precision components for
aerospace, automotive, machine building and other industries that
require the highest levels of accuracy available in a portable
device."

"Last September we initiated our phased launch of the Quantum
exclusively as an 8-foot model - our best-selling length FaroArm,"
FARO President and CEO Jay Freeland said. "This latest offering
completes the product line and primarily meets the higher accuracy
demands of our key markets, especially those in aerospace and
automotive applications."

The Platinum FaroArm series sports a new look bringing it to the
physics theme of the Company's Quantum and Fusion FaroArms. In
addition, the Platinum and Fusion FaroArms are now equipped with the
popular Bluetooth(R) wireless technology already available in Quantum
FaroArms. Users can now inspect, digitize, then transmit data up to 30
feet (10m) away - even through walls - without having to use cables.

"Preferred over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth is the right technology for FaroArm
applications resulting in faster set up, extended battery life, and
lower power consumption," said Sr. Technical Product Manager Orlando
Perez.

"Another key feature added to the entire product line is the Sleep
Mode feature that automatically turns off the unit to save energy and
extend component life," said Director of Product Management Umesh
Cooduvalli.

The new FaroArms will make their debut at the International
Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago on September 8.

About the FaroArm

Available in either six- or seven-axis models, the FaroArms offer
accuracy comparable to fixed CMMs, have software that is fully
programmable for repetitive measurement, have a smaller footprint on
the shop floor, and perform first-article inspections more
efficiently.

Users simply guide the FaroArm's touch-probe along the surface of the
object to be measured. The device's laptop computer simultaneously
illustrates the 3-D measurements on-screen and records all of the
data. It creates a 3-D "blueprint" of a part or machine components,
making it an all-in-one portable tool for improving production,
quality and reverse engineering processes by rapidly verifying or
scanning parts with greater confidence and accuracy.

About FARO

With approximately 17,000 installations and 7,800 customers globally,
FARO Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, and markets portable,
computerized measurement devices and software used to create digital
models - or to perform evaluations against an existing model - for
anything requiring highly detailed 3-D measurements, including part
and assembly inspection, factory planning and asset documentation, as
well as specialized applications ranging from surveying, recreating
accident sites and crime scenes to digitally preserving historical
sites.

FARO's technology increases productivity by dramatically reducing the
amount of on-site measuring time, and the various industry-specific
software packages enable users to process and present their results
quickly and more effectively.

Principal products include the world's best-selling portable
measurement arm - the FaroArm; the world's best-selling laser tracker
- the FARO Laser Tracker X and Xi; the FARO Laser ScanArm; FARO Photon
Laser Scanners; the FARO Gage, Gage-PLUS and PowerGAGE; and the CAM2 Q
family of advanced CAD-based measurement and reporting software. FARO
Technologies is ISO-9001 certified and ISO-17025 laboratory
registered.