Lake Mary, FL (March 2014) - FARO Technologies Inc., the world's most trusted source for 3D measurement, imaging and realization technology, has announced the release of the new FARO Laser Scanner Focus3D X 130.

Focus3D X 130, the newest member of FARO Laser Scanner Focus3D X Series range of laser scanners delivers tremendous power, compact design, and the flexibility to perform laser scanning in both indoor and outdoor. With a scanning range of 130 meters, this laser scanner is ideal for mid-range scanning applications such as architecture, BIM, civil engineering, facility management, industrial manufacturing, forensics, and accident reconstruction.

The ultra-portable Focus3D X 130 enables fast, straightforward, and accurate measurements of objects and buildings. It records architectural fa?ades, complex structures, production and supply facilities, accident sites, and large-volume components. Combining the highest-precision scanning technology with true mobility and ease-of-use, this new device offers reliability, flexibility, and real-time views of recorded data. With its integrated GPS receiver, the laser scanner is able to correlate individual scans in post-processing. These advances in performance do not come at the expense of safety as the Focus3D X 130 comes with a class 1 "eye safe" laser.

"The touch-screen of the Focus3D X 130 is as easy to operate as a smartphone," says Ralf Drews, Managing Director of FARO Europe. "With a battery runtime of 4.5 hours, the laser scanner also has a high level of flexibility and endurance. The Focus3D's light weight, small size and SD-card storage capability makes the scanner truly mobile. We can offer this quality at prices which are certainly unique to the market."

With the introduction of Focus3D X 130, FARO offers its customers a choice between mid-range Focus3D X 130 (130 meters) and long-range Focus3D X 330 (330 meters) laser scanners with the best technology and at the most affordable price in the market. FARO is a global technology company that 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. They are also employed to generate digital scans of historic sites.

Ms Amrita Gokhale, Senior Marketing Specialist, FARO Business Technologies India Pvt Ltd. Tel: 011-46465644. Email: amrita.gokhale@faro.com