Faro Technologies Inc

Founded in 1981 by Simon Raab and Gregory Fraser in Lake Mary, Florida, FARO Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in 3D measurement, imaging, and realisation technologies. Publicly listed on NASDAQ (FARO), the company serves industries including manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, construction, and public safety with portable coordinate measuring machines (FaroArm), laser trackers (Vantage S6), and 3D laser scanners (Focus S, Orbis Premium). Operations span more than 25 countries with around 1,669 employees (2017). Technology centres operate in Exton, Pennsylvania, and Stuttgart, Germany, with a regional hub in Singapore. Solutions including CAM2 software and BuildIT support precision metrology, factory automation, and BIM, cutting waste and lifting productivity. Recent innovations include the 2024 Orbis Premium mobile scanner with IP54 rating and enhanced colorisation. Sustainability and Industry 4.0 sit at the centre of the company's agenda, supported by partnerships such as Eficode for Atlassian Cloud optimisation.