FARO® launches new FOCUS3D X 30 Laser Scanner – an affordable, entry-level, short-range laser scanner

Accurate, high-speed measurement of complex, short range projects made easy with new laser scanner

Rugby, November 23, 2015 – FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:FARO), the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement and realization technology, announces the release of the new FARO Focus3D X 30 Laser Scanner. With a scanning range of up to 30 meters, the Focus3D X 30 is ideal for a variety of short-range scanning applications such as architectural preservation, as-built documentation, building information modelling (BIM), engineering, facility management and forensics.

The ultra-portable Focus3D X 30 enables fast, straightforward and accurate measurements of interiors, such as small architectural façades, complex structures, crime scenes, mechanical rooms, and production and supply facilities. Combining high-precision scanning technology with true mobility and ease-of-use, the Focus3D X 30 offers reliability, flexibility, and real-time views of recorded data. As with the entire range of laser scanners from FARO, the Focus3D X 30 features a Class 1 “eye-safe” laser.

“Usability and high return on investment are at the core of FARO’s Focus3D X 30 product,” noted Joe Arezone, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of FARO Europe and Asia Pacific. “With its feature set and price point tailored to short-range scanning projects, it is a powerful and effective tool for customers working in challenging economic environments.”

With the introduction of the Focus3D X 30, FARO offers its customers a choice between the short-range Focus3D X 30 (30 meters), the mid-range Focus3D X 130 (130 meters) or the long-range Focus3D X 330 (330 meters) Laser Scanner.