Recent Posts

In today's fast-paced world, getting accurate 3D data from the field quickly and efficiently is more crucial than ever. That's why we're excited to in...

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, precision and accuracy are paramount. One company that stands at the forefront of this domain is FARO Te...

When combining data from different surveys, it is important that the site in question has a control network with established coordinates common to all...

Reality capture has made significant strides over recent years. What began as specialised solutions for surveyors has evolved into robust and accessib...

Discover why Blink is the ultimate reality capture solution—designed for efficiency, team collaboration, and intuitive workflows that even non-tech-sa...

AMETEK and FARO Technologies have announced that they have entered into an agreement under which AMETEK will acquire all outstanding shares of FARO Te...

RIEGL has been named the winner of the Innovation Vanguard Award for “Innovator in Payload Technology” at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025. The award, organised ...

RIEGL proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art hangar in Krems, Austria, located conveniently only a short driving distance fr...

In today's fast-paced world, staying ahead means embracing innovation and streamlining workflows. If you're involved in reality capture and 3D modelin...

You've harnessed the cutting-edge technology of 3D laser scanning, capturing intricate details of a building, a crime scene, or a crash site. The raw ...
Welcome to the future of scanning technology with the FARO® Orbis™ Mobile Scanner.
Introducing the FARO® Focus Premium Laser Scanner. The Focus Premium Laser Scanner is a next-generation reality capture device that delivers faster sc...

The Blink™ Imaging Laser Scanner makes reality capture accessible to everyone with minimal training required — combining high-resolution 360° photos w...

In today's rapidly evolving world, public safety agencies are increasingly turning to advanced technologies to enhance their operations and ensure com...

If there’s one constant in the history of computer technology and metrology solutions it’s the steady progression to faster, smaller, portable and acc...

The world relies on measurement to operate, and for hundreds of years this has been accomplished by the tools of the time — hand tools such as caliper...

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing concepts are often difficult to grasp; beginners can struggle understand...

Unveiling the Power of FARO Zone 3D In the high-stakes world of public safety, where accuracy and clarity are paramount, having the right tools can ma...

On-demand digital manufacturing provider Protolabs has released the 2024 edition of its annual 3D Printing Trend Report on 3D printing trends and the ...

Investment in additive manufacturing during 2024 fell compared to 2023 levels, with deal counts slightly higher in 2024 than in 2023 but funding down ...

New Speed Optimised Setting Improves SLS Part Quality for Fast, Accurate Prints Formlabs’ new software update, PreForm’s Speed Optimised Beta v5.2 set...

Technology like terrestrial scanners, advanced visualisation, and more not only improve ROI for construction projects, but also make job sites safer. ...

Ninepointfive examines both the quality of an idea on paper but also how it fares under actual market conditions. They look for early customer tractio...

Compute Module 4–based 3D printers are powerful, reliable, and easy to use Using Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 to power its latest 3D printer, Form 4,...

The rapid evolution of laser scanning technology has fundamentally changed how industries capture, process, and utilise spatial data. As we enter 2025...

FARO CAM2 is the brand’s powerful, intuitive, and application-focused 3D measurement software platform. Tested and certified by NIST and PTB, CAM2 fea...

After several turbulent years, the industrial 3D printing sector is finding its footing. Investment in additive manufacturing during 2024 remained sta...

The latest addition to the lineup, Focus Premium Max, extends the portfolio's scanning range to 400 meters, enabling users to gather data from large o...

FARO has entered a new category of handheld scanning with the launch of FARO Leap ST®. The new handheld solution expands the company’s product portfol...

A vehicle coming to market in 2027 will include a center console carrier manufactured through polymer robot-based large-format additive manufacturing ...

Europe’s First ISO/ASTM Compliant 3D Printed Social Housing Project Completed Ahead of Schedule Harcourt Technologies Ltd (HTL.tech), a leader in 3D c...

Is additive manufacturing a more ready and successful solution for metal part production than it is for plastic part production? The answer is subject...

NASA on AM enabled Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine Thomas Teasley, a liquid propulsion engineer at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), expla...

Lockheed Martin Opens New 16,000-square-foot Additive Manufacturing Facility in Texas US Defense firm Lockheed Martin has opened a new 16,000-square-f...

FARO Technologies is pleased to announce FARO Orbis Premium, a SLAM mobile scanner with enhanced features engineered to deliver high-quality point clo...

Hybrid Reality Capture, Powered by Flash Technology and the FARO Focus Core, Premium and Premium Max Laser Scanners. With the global construction mark...

A New Way to Capture Large-Volume Construction and Fulfill Pre-Incident Planning Needs For engineering and construction professionals 2022 and 2023 wi...

Six nerds, one invention, five continents: COBOD's Danish concrete adventure The Danish company COBOD has developed the world's largest 3D printers, w...

Welcome to the Beginner’s Guide to 3D Printing. Whether you are new to 3D printing technology or just looking to close a few knowledge gaps, we’re gla...

The FARO Quantum X series is the latest offering of the FARO portable CMM offering, boasting up to 15% increases in accuracy compared to previous mode...

Steps to Success and Value Realisation The meteoric rise of artificial intelligence (AI)in the past months has created a tectonic shift in various asp...

Key Takeaways 4D printing is the functional form of 3D printing, capable of creating dynamic objects that respond to external stimuli. The term "4D pr...

MIT Takes Major Step Toward Fully 3D Printed Active Electronics By fabricating semiconductor-free logic gates, which can be used to perform computatio...

Nexa3D has announced the successful acquisition of Essentium, a manufacturer of high-speed extrusion (HSE) 3D printers and materials, after it signed ...

When people think of the classical or cartesian axes, they think of X, Y, and Z: horizontal, vertical, and depth, or backward/forward motion... In met...

In this guide, we’ll explore a wide range of options of 3D printers ranging from budget-friendly desktop printers to the more sophisticated industrial...

With an ever-growing array of Lidar technology readily available, anyone can effortlessly map the environment around them. For newcomers to Lidar, thi...

We’re excited to introduce three enhancements to FARO Sphere XG that improve integration with the FARO Orbis Mobile Laser Scanner and the FARO Connect...

Formlabs elevates its SLS and SLA ecosystems with new applications, better post-processing, and improved user experience: New Resin Washing Solution, ...

When complex or large environments need to be documented, Laser Scanners provide a practical and economical solution.

When collecting evidence from a crash scene, investigators, forensic experts, law enforcement experts, and private consultants race against the clock....

For anyone interested in digitising the world around them, SLAM has been a game-changer. But what exactly is this technology, how does it work and wha...

FARO Announces Major Update to FARO Zone LAKE MARY, FL, December 12, 2023 – FARO Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a leading provider of 3D measureme...

Mobile and Stationary Technology in One Device Thanks to Hybrid Reality Capture, Powered by GeoSLAM and Flash Technology. Fueled by innovation, a grou...

Geospatial technology is a collective term for tools that create datasets, like point clouds to map and analyze the earth. These technologies help us ...

The world of 3D mapping just got a major upgrade with the arrival of the RIEGL VZ-600i. This next-generation laser scanner from RIEGL promises versati...

Get ready to witness a huge shift in the world of scanning applications, where the age-old struggle between speed and accuracy is being shattered. Int...

FARO 3D laser scanners are rapidly transforming the way investigations are conducted in the public sector. From crime scene forensics to crash scene a...

3D measurement arms, commonly known as articulating arms, are portable coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) that determine and record the location of ...

Precision measurement and inspection are essential in many industries, from manufacturing to construction. For years, traditional fixed Coordinate Mea...

Scantech is a leading provider of high-quality 3D measurement solutions for a wide range of industries. Their products are known for their accuracy, e...

In the concrete industry, one of the first and most important steps for any job site is to pour a completely level slab to lay the perfect foundation....

The new Focus Premium Laser Scanner by FARO is the latest in 3D scanning and measurement technology, with next-generation reality capture that deliver...

Previously, 3D scanners were more commonly used for large-scale operations in industries such as aeronautics, engineering and expansive construction a...

Seismic strengthening of Hawke’s Bay Hospital required a new approach. HERA brings a NZ case study on the use of 3D scanning as a new digital tool by ...

When you’re an internationally respected, multi-disciplinary infrastructure consultancy, choosing equally trustworthy technology to stake your reputat...