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FARO Sphere XG : Latest 3D reality capture solution with unified BIM integration

BIM SYSTEMS
yet again . And it ’ s doing so as the world continues to go digital in a hurry as the amount of stored information – across all industries and workflows – continues to expand at a breakneck pace .
The platform accelerates time to consumption by seamlessly routing data to the cloud for automated processing , streamlining the entire process .

FARO Technologies , a provider of 3D measurement , imaging and realisation solutions , introduced FARO Sphere XG : The Next-Generation Digital Reality Platform . This multi-modal platform enables users to easily combine 360 ° photos , 3D point clouds and BIM models all in one platform .

Sphere XG is a unified cloud platform that empowers construction , operations and geospatial professionals to effortlessly view , measure , analyse and share all reality capture data over time within a single , cohesive environment , spanning cloud , mobile and desktop . It ’ s designed to seamlessly integrate data from an extensive range of capture methods , including stationary scanning , mobile scanning , iPhone LiDAR scanning and 360 ° photo capture over time . This latest iteration of the platform democratises data access , fostering improved remote collaboration and more efficient decision-making processes among teams and stakeholders .
The platform accelerates time to consumption by seamlessly routing data to the cloud for automated processing , streamlining the entire process . Additionally , Sphere XG automatically integrates with its recently released Orbis mobile scanner providing a comprehensive visual overview of projects . The platform underscores FARO ’ s commitment to growing alongside its customers and their technology needs .
Sphere XG is the next step in FARO ’ s cloudbased computing , an achievement that combines the capabilities of FARO Sphere and HoloBuilder , the company ’ s June 2021 acquisition , into a single , unified platform .
FARO Technologies claims it is set to revolutionise the 3D reality capture space
“ We are thrilled to introduce Sphere XG , a platform that will redefine the way professionals approach reality capture and analysis ,” said Peter Lau , President and Chief Executive Officer for FARO . “ With Sphere XG , we aim to empower our customers with the latest technology , enabling them to easily realise the benefits of 3D capture and virtual management all within a single cloud environment .”
With data security as a priority , the development of Sphere XG ensures a seamless transition . For FARO WebShare Software users , data migration will occur once all functionality aligns with your workflows . New Orbis Mobile Laser Scanner customers will use Sphere XG , while Legacy HoloBuilder users will experience a gradual transition . The existing WebShare / Sphere Legacy platform will be phased out as users transition to Sphere XG . �
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