LAKE MARY, Fla., Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO Technologies,
Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the world's leading provider of portable
measurement and imaging solutions announces the FARO Laser Scanner
Focus3D has been honored with a Best of What's New award by
Popular Science magazine. Each year, new products from
almost every corner of industry – from consumer electronics to
green technologies – are submitted to the publication's editors for
consideration. This year, FARO's Focus3D has been named to that
list of innovations.
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"We're thrilled that the Focus3D has been named to the Best of
What's New list, particularly when we consider the number of
entries vying for the award," said Jay
Freeland, CEO of FARO Technologies. "FARO is constantly
working to produce the most advanced products to improve our
customers' products and processes. In that respect, this is great
recognition for us and them." The laser scanner was considered for
its use in forensic investigations, particularly by small police
departments that might not otherwise be able to afford the
technology. Its small size, robust functionality and ease-of-use
make it the ideal solution for many applications in addition to
forensics, including architecture, civil engineering and
surveying.
"For 24 years, Popular Science has honored the
innovations that surprise and amaze us − those that make a positive
impact on our world today and challenge our views of what's
possible in the future," said Mark
Jannot, Editor-in-Chief of Popular Science. "The Best
of What's New Award is the magazine's top honor, and the 100
winners − chosen from among thousands of entrants − represent the
highest level of achievement in their fields." Readers can find the
Focus3D in the Security category of Popular Science's Best
of What's New edition, available November
15th. A link to the electronic version will be placed on
www.faro.com.
About FARO
FARO develops and markets computer-aided coordinate measurement
devices and software. Portable equipment from FARO permits
high-precision 3D 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.
Worldwide, approximately 13,000 customers operate over 26,000
installations of FARO systems. The company's global headquarters is
located in Lake Mary, Florida,
with its European head office in Stuttgart, Germany and its Asia/Pacific head office in Singapore. FARO has branch locations in
Canada, Mexico, United
Kingdom, France,
Spain, Italy, Poland, Netherlands, India, China,
Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Japan.
SOURCE FARO Technologies, Inc.