Metrology

Parks Associates: Paramount, LG Electronics, VIZIO, and Fandango to Keynote Fifth Annual Future of Video: OTT, Pay TV, and Digital Media

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

DALLAS, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates today announced speakers from Fandango, LG Electronics, Paramount Streaming, and VIZIO will keynote its fifth annual Future of Video: OTT, Pay TV, and Digital Media, December 12-14 at the Marina del Rey Marriott, in Marina Del Day, CA. The three-day event addresses the explosive growth of streaming services and the business opportunities in video services, including the impact on content creation and the challenges of a saturated service market driven by demand for personalization and strong consumer expectations.

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  • Future of Video is sponsored by Adeia, FPT Software, Quickplay, SymphonyAI Media, Comcast Technology Solutions, Metrological, and Friend MTS.
  • Speakers at the event will address the shift in platforms used by consumers, which impacts content creation and distribution models.
  • Parks Associates research shows that now 50% of consumers report using their mobile phone to watch video versus 22% in 2012.
  • "We look forward to the event and welcome the industry to join us in person in Los Angeles in December."

FARO Releases All-New Vantage Max High-Accuracy Laser Tracker Series

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Monday, September 12, 2022

LAKE MARY, Fla., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO® Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced the release of the new FARO® VantageS6 Max and VantageE6 Max Laser Tracker series. The new laser trackers offer comprehensive, large-volume 3D measurement up to 80 meters, significantly streamlining processes and reducing inspection cycle times while ensuring complete confidence in the results.

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced the release of the new FARO VantageS6 Max and VantageE6 Max Laser Tracker series.
  • The new Vantage Max enables organizations to increase their throughput while maintaining high inspection accuracy with an attractive 3D metrology option that expands upon the proven track record of the FARO Vantage series.
  • Moreover, the new Vantage Max provides more accurate 6DoF probing that helps speed up inspections and reduce the number of tooling changes and device moves.
  • "With the higher accuracy of the Vantage Max, users can probe more points beyond the line of sight, using an SMR only for alignment points and ultra-precision measurements," said Leo Martinez, FARO Product Marketing Manager.

FARO Releases First Augmented Reality App for Concrete Construction in Sphere Ecosystem: Flatness Check Enables Enhanced Measurement of Concrete Slabs, Saves Time, Improves Quality and Reduces Waste

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Using an iPad, users can document and analyze the floor flatness and floor levelness of any concrete slab and share that data with additional project stakeholders.

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  • Using an iPad, users can document and analyze the floor flatness and floor levelness of any concrete slab and share that data with additional project stakeholders.
  • The app also enables foremen guiding field crews to identify out of tolerance areas within minutes and to fix those deviations while the concrete is still wet.
  • With Flatness Check, schedules are adhered to and other trades can continue their work in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Flatness Check is available for download now in the Apple App Store or through the Sphere portal.

FARO® Acquires Mobile Scanning Market Leader, GeoSLAM™

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

LAKE MARY, Fla., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO® Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced the acquisition of UK-based GeoSLAM, a leading provider of mobile scanning solutions with proprietary high-productivity simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) software to create 3D models for use in Digital Twin applications. Founded in 2012, the addition of GeoSLAM is expected to significantly expand and accelerate FARO's market growth opportunity in the mobile scanning space.

Key Points: 
  • Founded in 2012, the addition of GeoSLAM is expected to significantly expand and accelerate FARO's market growth opportunity in the mobile scanning space.
  • "We are thrilled to add GeoSLAM's handheld 3D scanning technology to our portfolio of cutting-edge data capture solutions," said Michael Burger, FARO President and CEO.
  • "Joining with FARO represents the next step in the growth of GeoSLAM and the establishment of mobile mapping as a driver for growth in the way businesses map and understand their spaces," added Andy Parr, GeoSLAM CEO.
  • "Both companies share a vision of the importance of mobile scanning in the burgeoning digital reality capture market."

FARO® Acquires Mobile Scanning Market Leader, GeoSLAM™

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

LAKE MARY, Fla., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO® Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced the acquisition of UK-based GeoSLAM, a leading provider of mobile scanning solutions with proprietary high-productivity simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) software to create 3D models for use in Digital Twin applications. Founded in 2012, the addition of GeoSLAM is expected to significantly expand and accelerate FARO's market growth opportunity in the mobile scanning space.

Key Points: 
  • Founded in 2012, the addition of GeoSLAM is expected to significantly expand and accelerate FARO's market growth opportunity in the mobile scanning space.
  • "FARO now offers the industry's broadest set of 4D data capture solutions, including 3600 camera-based images, mobile scanning and stationary high-accuracy laser scanning, allowing customers to balance the need for accuracy, speed and detail depending on their requirements.
  • "Joining with FARO represents the next step in the growth of GeoSLAM and the establishment of mobile mapping as a driver for growth in the way businesses map and understand their spaces," added Andy Parr, GeoSLAM CEO.
  • "Both companies share a vision of the importance of mobile scanning in the burgeoning digital reality capture market."

FARO Issues 1st Sustainability Report: Reaffirms Pledge to Reduce GHG Emissions 25% by 2025

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

LAKE MARY, Fla., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO® Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced the release of the company's inaugural #Sustainability Report with a renewed commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2025. The report highlights the ways in which FARO already contributes to a sustainable future by pioneering numerous precision measurement and imaging tools along with cloud-based data-sharing platforms that enable customers to reduce rework, waste and scrap, while leveraging the advantages of digitalization and working virtually.

Key Points: 
  • (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced the release of the company's inaugural #Sustainability Report with a renewed commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2025.
  • FARO is directing resources to research and innovation that centers on its data capture technology at the heart of its new applications and workflows.
  • The goal is to boost efficiency and productivity, reduce error, and enable customers to collaborate and manage project progress without extraneous travel, material or time.
  • These actions contribute to a significantly reduced carbon footprint across many industries, including architecture, construction, engineering, facility operations, manufacturing and public safety.

CyberOptics to Deliver Technical Presentation at the Heterogeneous Integration Summit by SEMICON Taiwan

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Monday, August 15, 2022

CyberOptics Corporation (NASDAQ: CYBE), a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-precision 3D sensing technology solutions will share a technical presentation at the Heterogeneous Integration Global Summit organized by SEMICON Taiwan.

Key Points: 
  • CyberOptics Corporation (NASDAQ: CYBE), a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-precision 3D sensing technology solutions will share a technical presentation at the Heterogeneous Integration Global Summit organized by SEMICON Taiwan.
  • Manufacturers face an increasing need for high-precision inspection and measurement to detect defects and improve process control.
  • The presentation will focus on measuring bump height uniformity before the photo resist using the NanoResolution Multi-Reflection Suppression (MRS) sensor technology.
  • CyberOptics sensors are used for inspection and metrology in the SMT and semiconductor markets to significantly improve yields and productivity.

Unveiled: new Cincinnati facility built to tackle innovation challenges

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

CINCINNATI, August 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "When we say we're built to solve your toughest challenges, we mean it. This month, we're excited to be moving into our new Innovation Center home," said Rick Schweet, Founder and Board Chairperson of Kinetic Vision. The new custom-built facility combines all the resources of the company's current three-building campus into one state-of-the-art, 51,400 sf facility that is designed to foster innovation at unprecedented speeds.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, August 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "When we say we're built to solve your toughest challenges, we mean it.
  • This month, we're excited to be moving into our new Innovation Center home," said Rick Schweet, Founder and Board Chairperson of Kinetic Vision.
  • The new custom-built facility combines all the resources of the company's current three-building campus into one state-of-the-art, 51,400 sffacility that is designed to foster innovation at unprecedented speeds.
  • "From the moment you walk into the Innovation Center, you'll sense that something powerful is going on.

FARO Appoints Rajani Ramanathan to its Board of Directors

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Friday, July 29, 2022

LAKE MARY, Fla., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality, today announced the expansion of its Board of Directors to nine members and the appointment of Rajani Ramanathan to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • LAKE MARY, Fla., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality, today announced the expansion of its Board of Directors to nine members and the appointment of Rajani Ramanathan to its Board of Directors.
  • Our recent FARO Sphere launch has laid the foundation for accelerated SaaS growth, and we're pleased to have Rajani join us as we continue the transformation of FARO," commented Yuval Wasserman, Chairman of FARO's Board of Directors.
  • She will be included in the slate of nominees for election to the Board of Directors at FARO's 2023 annual shareholders meeting.
  • FARO continues to be a pioneer in bridging the digital and physical worlds through data-driven accuracy, precision, and immediacy.

FARO to Announce Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2022 on August 3, 2022

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

LAKE MARY, Fla., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality, today announced that after market close onWednesday, August 3, 2022, it will release its financial results for the second quarter endedJune 30, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • LAKE MARY, Fla., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality, today announced that after market close onWednesday, August 3, 2022, it will release its financial results for the second quarter endedJune 30, 2022.
  • In conjunction with the release,Michael D. Burger, President and Chief Executive Officer, andAllen Muhich, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call onWednesday, August 3, 2022at5:00 p.m.
  • Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (800) 245-3047 (U.S.) or +1 (203) 518-9765 (International) and using the passcode FARO.
  • FARO continues to be a pioneer in bridging the digital and physical worlds through data-driven accuracy, precision, and immediacy.