FARO Releases Hybrid Reality Capture™, Powered by Flash Technology

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FARO Technologies, Inc. has announced the launch of Hybrid Reality Capture™, a groundbreaking solution that enhances scanning efficiency by 100%, allowing users to complete two weeks of work in one. This innovative technology combines the precision of static 3D laser scanning with the speed of panoramic imaging, enabling scans in just 30 seconds. The solution is designed for the architecture, engineering, construction, and public safety sectors, and it will be available as a subscription in FARO's Stream mobile app. FARO's President and CEO, Michael Burger, emphasizes this technology's potential to dramatically improve productivity and deliver high-quality visual data.

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• Launch of Hybrid Reality Capture™ improves scanning speed by 100%.
• Enables completion of two weeks of work in one week.
• Only requires 30 seconds per scan, enhancing on-site productivity.
• Combines accuracy of static laser scanning with the speed of panoramic imaging.

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First Solution in AECO Markets of its Kind

LAKE MARY, Fla., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced the release of Hybrid Reality Capture™, powered by Flash Technology, a first-of-its-kind solution that delivers faster scanning for large-volume projects in architecture, engineering, construction, and public safety applications. 

Industries that have made tradeoffs between capturing 3D data accurately or quickly have been waiting for this.

Accessed through FARO's advanced workflows, Hybrid Reality Capture is the newest scan mode for Focus Premium Laser Scanner users. It combines the accuracy of a static 3D laser scanner with the speed of a panoramic camera. The unique combination of fast scans with colorized 360° images enables users to complete up to two weeks of on-site work in one week. Improving scanning speed by 100% means customers can complete projects faster without increasing costs.

"Hybrid Reality Capture is a best-of-both-worlds innovation that will improve on-site productivity and deliver state-of-the-art colorized visual clarity at a highly affordable price," said FARO President and CEO Michael Burger. "Industries that have made tradeoffs between capturing 3D data accurately or quickly have been waiting for this hybrid solution and we are excited to bring it to our markets."

Flash Technology will enable more frequent, faster data capture, requiring only 30 seconds per scan. Thanks to proprietary smart upscaling algorithms, the output includes all collected points, with images that look crisper than the same resolution scans with traditional methods. It will be available as an add-on subscription in the Stream mobile app.

About FARO
FARO serves the 3D Metrology, AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction), O&M (Operations & Maintenance), and Public Safety Analytics markets. For over 40 years, FARO has been a pioneer in #RealityCapture, bridging the digital and physical worlds through data-driven reliable accuracy, precision, and immediacy, providing industry-leading technology solutions that enable customers to measure their world and use that data to make smarter decisions faster. For more information, visit www.faro.com.

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FAQ

What is Hybrid Reality Capture™ from FARO?

Hybrid Reality Capture™ is a new scanning solution that combines static 3D laser scanning accuracy with the speed of panoramic imaging, designed for various industries.

How much faster is the Hybrid Reality Capture™ compared to traditional methods?

The Hybrid Reality Capture™ solution improves scanning speed by 100%, allowing users to complete two weeks of work in one.

When was Hybrid Reality Capture™ announced?

Hybrid Reality Capture™ was announced on April 4, 2023.

What industries can benefit from Hybrid Reality Capture™?

This technology is aimed at the architecture, engineering, construction, and public safety sectors.

What is the requirement for using Hybrid Reality Capture™?

It is available as an add-on subscription in FARO's Stream mobile app.

Who is the CEO of FARO Technologies?

The CEO of FARO Technologies is Michael Burger.