FARO Introduces New Generation of Best-in-Class 3D Laser Scanners and Software

DENVER - FARO, the world’s leading provider of portable measurement and imaging
systems, has announced that delivery of a new generation of 3D laser scanners
will begin in the second quarter of 2009. Two new models, the FARO Laser
Scanner Photon 120 and 20, both feature measuring rates of up to 960,000
points-per-second. The 120 also offers an unprecedented operating range of up
to 153 meters (503ft.) making it the longest-range phase-shift laser scanner
in the world. The Photon 20, in comparison, has been designed for scanning
objects within a range of 20 meters. The recent innovation provides an
eightfold increase in speed and a double unambiguity interval compared to the
previous generation FARO offerings.

The Company also announced the upcoming release of FARO Scene V4.6, the
latest version of its scan processing software, which accelerates the
registration of scans by 90 percent compared to manual completion.

FARO is presenting the market’s fastest 3D laser scanner and its new
processing software at the SPAR 2009 conference in Denver from March 29th to
April 1st. In conjunction with the new system offerings, an upgrade path from
previous generation FARO laser scanners will be available to current users.

“Large imaging assignments such as 3D documentation of shop floors or
buildings require hundreds of scans and a significant investment of time and
resources,” said Jay Freeland, FARO Chief Executive Officer. “To remain
cost-effective, such large projects must be completed as quickly as possible
without sacrificing quality of the output. The new Photon laser scanners
greatly enhance both the productivity and quality equations for our
customers.”

“The long range of the Photon 120 reduces the need to reposition the
device,” stated Dr. Bernd Becker, Director of Laser Scanner Marketing &
Product Management for FARO.

The FARO Scene V4.6 software automates registration of the data captured
by the scanner, that is, its target recognition, naming and matching.

“Instead of returning to the office to manually register scans and
overlay them with color, FARO Scene V4.6 allows users to complete the process
on-the-spot or, overnight through batch processing,” added Dr. Becker. “As a
result, in an average imaging project involving 300 scans, labor input can be
reduced from several days to only a few hours for end control and
troubleshooting.”

About Photon Laser Scanners from FARO

The FARO Photon line of phase-shift laser scanners provides a fast and
simple method for 3D data capture and highly detailed measurement of large
objects or environments. Application areas range from a variety of
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) functions, including as-built
and as-is documentation, surveying, BIM, and asset management, through
geotechnical survey, accident and forensic research, heritage, and CGI
production.

About FARO

FARO (Nasdaq: FARO) develops and markets computer-aided coordinate
measurement devices and software. Portable equipment from FARO permits
high-precision 3-D measurement and comparison of parts and compound
structures within production and quality assurance processes. The devices are
used for inspecting components and assemblies, production planning, inventory
documentation as well as for investigation and reconstruction of accident
sites or crime scenes. They are also employed to generate digital scans of
historic sites.

Worldwide, approximately 8,600 customers are operating more than 18,000
installations of FARO’s systems. The company’s global headquarter is located
in Lake Mary, Florida, its European head office in Korntal-Munchingen near
Stuttgart (Germany). FARO has branches in Brazil, Canada, China, France,
India, Italy, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Switzerland,
Turkey and the UK.

Further information: www.faro.com

Source: FARO

North America, Lesa Harvey, Laser Scanner Product Marketing Specialist, +1-407-333-9911, lesa.harvey at faro.com; Europe, Stefanie Meier, International Distribution & Marketing Coordinator, +49-7150-9797-356, stefanie.meier at faroeurope.com; Asia Pacific, Yoshie Toriya, Marketing Communications Manager, Asia Pacific, +65-6511-1371, Toriya.Yoshie at faro.com