The
FARO-Trimble partnership announced earlier this year has paved the way for
Trimble to distribute FARO laser scanners through its global network (coverage here
and here).
FARO has always been an advocate for the democratization of
measurement and 3D imaging technology. Like FARO, Trimble has served their
customers for over 30 years by delivering leading technologies that solve
measurement challenges. By partnering with Trimble, industries like civil engineering,
surveying and transportation – industries where Trimble has a well-established
brand – will benefit from increased access to FARO-built products. Trimble has
achieved great success in these particular markets, so they’ll work to put FARO
scanners (re-branded under an OEM agreement as the TrimbleTX5) in the hands of many more new users.
The agreement also means that FARO can forge deeper
relationships in the many markets that we will continue to serve directly or
through our own family of distributors, including forensics, architecture,
insurance, entertainment and gaming, petrochemical, historical preservation,
manufacturing and industrial measurement. FARO also adds greater emphasis on
the development of complete scanning solutions –hardware, software, training,
and other solutions that work together to improve customers’ workflows. The
recently-announced FARO 3D App Center
is one example of how FARO will find new ways to make use of 3D data.
True democratization of 3D imaging technology is closer than
ever thanks to FARO’s OEM agreement with Trimble. More scanning users and
solutions will be good for everyone, especially the customers FARO and Trimble
serve. This partnership puts more scanners into the hands of more people, creates
new opportunities for FARO to develop stacks of products and services, and
ultimately creates a larger community of users who will learn and exchange
ideas with one another.
