Bring Engineering Technology into the Classroom

FARO solutions reinforce learning with 3D scanning and measurement.
One of the greatest challenges in education today is aligning classroom learning with the latest advances in innovation and technology. Doing so prepares today’s students for tomorrow’s workplace. That means access to our affordable, user-friendly, adaptable 3D measurement, imaging and engineering technologies.
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Q&A: How the Smithsonian Is Updating the Museum Experience

The director of the Smithsonian Institution’s Office of 3D Digitization describes how museums and research institutions are embracing new approaches to amplify their education, conservation and research-based work.
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Celebrating Apollo 11’s 50th Anniversary with 3D Laser Scans

The Smithsonian’s Office of 3D Digitization carefully scanned sections of the interior and exterior of the Columbia command module.
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Elevating the Classroom Experience with 3D Technology

When students learn about emerging technologies in a hands-on environment, they can carry the lessons into their future careers. 
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Insights for 3D Measurement Technology Classrooms

FARO has helped all major industries apply the latest measurement and 3D scanning technologies to their operations. Find case studies, videos and other resources to help your students see what’s possible for their careers.
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Education Product Spotlight

ScanArms

The global standard in non-contact, portable measurement arm technology; an all-in-one solution.
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Gage FaroArm®

The most affordable portable non-contact measurement arm; perfectly suited for small-size, high-accuracy tasks.
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FARO CAM2 Software

Designed to easily and intuitively help users perform their quality assurance and inspection tasks, CAM2 features guided workflows and extensive reporting capabilities.
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FARO Vantage Laser Trackers

Proving the way forward for fast and accurate measurements for assembly, alignment and reverse-engineering needs.
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FARO Tracer Laser Projectors

Project an accurate laser outline onto a 3D surface or object; ideal for composite layup applications.
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FARO Focus Laser Scanners

Captures fast, straightforward and accurate measurements of complex objects and buildings.
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Scanner FARO Freestyle 2

Designed for fast, photorealistic 3D reality capture with ultra-responsive real-time display.
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FARO ScanPlanTM 2D Handheld Mapper

Accurately captures the 2D, as-built floor plan of any building as fast as you can walk through it. 
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FARO SCENE Software

Automatically combines individual scans from any laser scanner to create a cohesive point cloud.
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FARO Zone 3D Software

Produces stunning visuals with 2D/3D diagrams, analysis, animations and videos. 
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We have the capability/potential to have a measuring system that could help all students.
Charlie McLaughlin
Rhode Island College
The FaroArm allows us to quickly and accurately reproduce fossils and other museum specimens for databasing and research applications. The model output is unrivaled by most other techniques used in museums and universities to digitize research specimens, and the speed at which we can capture large collections is remarkable.
Jesse Pruitt
Idaho State University
Accuracy. Precision. Ease-of-use. Simplicity. Available support, training, and service.
Derek Strong
Washington State University

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