Share without Limits: SCENE WebShare Cloud Makes it Possible

LAKE MARY, Fla., Oct. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the world's most trusted source for 3D measurement, imaging and realization technology, has expanded its portfolio of web solutions by releasing SCENE WebShare Cloud.

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The SCENE WebShare Cloud solution is a service directly hosted by FARO that allows users to store 3D documentation data on the "cloud." Scanned projects can be viewed more quickly and shared with different project partners. It is no longer necessary to install software on your own computer. SCENE WebShare Cloud guarantees the utmost quality and security and the system supports mobile devices with an optimally adapted user interface.

"With SCENE WebShare Cloud, FARO offers a comprehensive service package to provide users with simple access to 3D documentation," states Oliver Burkler, Senior Technical Product Manager Laser Scanning Software. "Neither technical training nor specialized skills in 3D laser scanning are necessary to work with the intuitive user interface. The tool enables our customers to exchange data with project and business partners without any difficulty."

The WebShare Cloud solution eliminates the cost of having your own server. Furthermore, the data and measurements remain available long-term and independently of the computer. When using SCENE WebShare Cloud, the correct server capacity is always available no matter the amount of accessed users or data stored. It adapts perfectly to respective requirements in terms of both processing power and storage. All other services offered by the previous software solution are maintained. Distances and areas can be analysed precisely, directly on-screen, using the well-known measurement tools.

About FARO

FARO is the world's most trusted source for 3D measurement, imaging and realization 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 complex 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 15,000 customers are operating more than 30,000 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, Turkey, India, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea and Japan.

Further information: http://www.faro.com

SOURCE FARO Technologies, Inc.

Keith Bair, FARO, Tel: 407-333-9911