LAKE MARY, Fla., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO
Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), the world's most trusted source
for 3D measurement technology today announced the release of SCENE
5.0, the latest in the company's line of point cloud capture
processing software for the Focus3D. For the first time, SCENE
users can view their scans in true stereoscopic 3D for
unprecedented levels of realism. Automatic fine registration
eliminates the need for artificial targets in many cases when
piecing together multiple scans, and the new Project Database
enables enhanced levels of networking between users.
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SCENE 5.0 contains automatic fine registration, a new
cloud-to-cloud enhancement that reduces or removes the need for the
placement of artificial targets in many scanning applications, and
significantly reduces post-processing time. Rather than utilizing
spheres or checkerboards, the software identifies prominent objects
such as corners, edges and other flat structures within the scan
and uses them as reference points. These features help to
seamlessly meld together multiple scans to form a single, complete
point cloud. This new addition, unique to SCENE 5.0, further
expedites the merging of scans between remote users.
The Project Database is FARO's latest way to facilitate scanning
project collaboration. This new addition seamlessly stores project
information and a step-by-step history of each scanning project.
Users may now return to any step in a scanning database, quickly
and easily, no matter where they may be in their process. They may
also select which details to display on a given project, allowing
users to choose which level of detail to display and reducing
extraneous data points. SCENE 5.0 also supports the new ASTM E57
industry standard, a manufacturer-independent, binary data exchange
format for 3D data. Through this, users may import and export
scanning data regardless of the specific product used to capture
it.
New for SCENE 5.0, stereoscopic visualization allows users to
view their scans on 3D-enabled monitors. The result is an added
level of detail and a heightened sense of realism found in major
motion pictures. For users in the real estate marketing,
construction, renovation and other markets, this 3D viewing feature
literally adds new dimensions to their scanning work. "SCENE 5.0
combines ease-of-use, networking and an enhanced 3D experience to
deliver a complete scan processing solution," said Oliver Burkler,
Senior Technical Product Manager for the Focus3D.
About FARO
FARO is the world's most trusted source for 3D measurement
technology. The Company develops and markets computer-aided
measurement and imaging devices and software. Technology from FARO
permits high-precision 3D measurement, imaging and comparison of
parts and compound structures within production and quality
assurance processes. The devices are used for inspecting components
and assemblies, production planning, documenting large volume
spaces or structures in 3D, surveying and construction, as well as
for investigation and reconstruction of accident sites or crime
scenes.
Worldwide, approximately 13,000 customers are operating more
than 26,000 installations of FARO's systems. The Company's global
headquarters is located in Lake Mary,
Fla., its European head office in Stuttgart, Germany and its Asia/Pacific head office in Singapore. FARO has branches in Brazil, Mexico, Germany, United
Kingdom, France,
Spain, Italy, Poland, Netherlands, India, China,
Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan.
Further information: http://www.faro.com
SOURCE FARO Technologies, Inc.