• Sphere XG expands 3D cloud processing, viewing and collaboration to a broad set of FARO and industry capture devices including stationary, mobile, and iPhone LiDAR scanners, and 360° cameras

LAKE MARY, Fla., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO^® Technologies (Nasdaq: FARO), a leading provider of 3D measurement, imaging, and realization solutions, is excited to introduce FARO Sphere® XG: The Next-Generation Digital Reality Platform.

Sphere XG is a unified cloud platform that empowers construction, operations, and geospatial professionals to effortlessly view, measure, analyze and share all reality capture data over time within a single, cohesive environment, spanning cloud, mobile, and desktop. It's designed to seamlessly integrate data from an extensive range of capture methods, including stationary scanning, mobile scanning, iPhone LiDAR scanning, and 360° photo capture over time. This latest iteration of the platform democratizes data access, fostering improved remote collaboration and more efficient decision-making processes among teams and stakeholders.

"We are thrilled to introduce Sphere XG, a platform that will redefine the way professionals approach reality capture and analysis," said Peter Lau, President & Chief Executive Officer for FARO. "With Sphere XG, we aim to empower our customers with the latest technology, enabling them to easily realize the benefits of 3D capture and virtual management all within a single cloud environment."

Sphere XG offers unified data integration through cloud-based services, desktop applications, and mobile apps. This unique multi-modal platform enables users to easily combine 360° photos, 3D point clouds, and BIM models all in one platform. The platform accelerates time to consumption by seamlessly routing data to the cloud for automated processing, streamlining the entire process. Additionally, Sphere XG automatically integrates with its recently released Orbis mobile scanner providing a comprehensive visual overview of projects. The platform underscores FARO's commitment to growing alongside its customers and their technology needs.

About FARO:
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.