FARO Updates PointSense for AEC Surveying, Documentation

farologoLAKE MARY, FL, Sep 15, 2015 – FARO Technologies, Inc., the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement and imaging technology, announces an update to PointSense, the company’s leading surveying and as-built documentation software suite for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. With the release of version 16.5, PointSense now includes additional tools and functionality for efficiently processing 3D laser scan data in Autodesk’s AutoCAD and Revit packages and accelerates documentation of as-built data.

New PointSense functionality for AutoCAD includes simultaneous fit of multiple polygon cross-sections, single click plane extraction, and auto-boundary detection. New plant design tools include batch extraction of multiple structural steel elements and enhanced flange tie-in point extraction. Revit users will also benefit from new, intuitive deformation tools for comparing point clouds to any surface including walls, floors and ground. Additionally, users of Agisoft’s PhotoScan software can now import their calibrated photos into PointSense’s Heritage tools as an additional reference source for processing their point cloud data.

FARO also released new versions of its VirtuSurv, TachyCAD, and PhoToPlan software with enhanced functionality. VirtuSurv, the Company’s intuitive and easy-to-use solution for processing point cloud data based on photo-like scan views, offers a new user interface for SEMA GmbH’s timber construction tools software.

FARO’s 3D AEC Software solutions process data from almost any measurement device. Users can find more information on the software applications, including a full list of new features, videos, and options to schedule on-line demonstration appointments at the following site: http://www.faro-3d-software.com/.

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 complex structures within production and quality assurance processes. The devices are used for inspecting components and assemblies, rapid prototyping, documenting large volume spaces or structures in 3D, surveying and construction, as well as for investigation and reconstruction of accident sites or crime scenes.

The Company’s global headquarters is located in Lake Mary, FL; its European regional headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany; and its Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Singapore. FARO has other offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Turkey, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Portugal, India, China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, and Japan.

More information is available at http://www.faro.com.

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