FARO Hosts Investor Conference -- March 9, 2012

LAKE MARY, Fla., March 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO Technologies, Inc., (Nasdaq: FARO) the world's most trusted source for 3D measurement technology, will host a one day Investor and Financial Analyst Conference on Friday, March 9, 2012 at their Global Headquarters in Lake Mary, FL.

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As the pioneer in portable computer-aided measurement, FARO is always applying unique knowledge and understanding of their clients' business goals to develop more advanced 3D measurement and imaging technology. FARO empowers their clients to exceed the demands placed upon them by applying the latest advances in technology to make their industry-leading product offering more accurate, reliable, and easier to use. They would like to offer individuals the opportunity to learn more about their distinctive business.

The Conference will provide attendees with an exclusive opportunity to gain insight into the company, products, strategies, and long-term financial and strategic targets. FARO is completely focused on simplifying their customers' work, while championing customers' innovation and their own, so customers and their businesses can be more prosperous.

The conference will be available on line from 8:30am until 4:00pm EST at www.faro.com/InvestorConference-2012.

FARO recommends registering at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the presentation to ensure timely access.

For more information on the FARO's global industries, applications and products, visit www.faro.com.

About FARO

FARO develops and markets computer-aided coordinate measurement and imaging devices and software. Portable equipment 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, 3D documentation, as well as for investigation and reconstruction of accident sites or crime scenes. They are also employed to generate digital scans of historic sites.

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.

CONTACT: Keith Bair, Senior Vice President & CFO, Keith.bair@faro.com, +1-407-333-9911