FARO Technologies Unveils Upgrades to FARO Zone 3D

March 21, 2025
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Updated February 9, 2026
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Three laptops displaying FARO Technologies Zone 3D software with 2D and 3D visualizations of various scenes.

FARO Technologies Unveils Upgrades to FARO Zone 3D

The Next Generation in Public Safety and Forensics Software

Lake Mary, Florida | March 18, 2025- FARO® Technologies, Inc. has unveiled significant enhancements to its FARO Zone software suite. FARO Zone 3D now offers three distinct packages, including the new 3D Expert Plus. This new package features capabilities such as integrated point cloud registration and a data-agnostic approach, allowing for data integration from various sources, including laser scanners, drones, and smartphones.

Three laptops display FARO Technologies Zone 3D software, showcasing 2D and 3D visualizations for public safety analysis.

The release aligns with recent changes to FARO’s hardware offerings, which include significant upgrades to its terrestrial laser scanner in the FARO Focus range and the introduction of the SLAM-enabled FARO Orbis Premium. Improvements to both its hardware and software packages indicate that FARO views advanced scanning technology and enhanced data insights as key elements for the future of public safety, pre-incident planning, and courtroom deliverables.

“The updates to FARO Zone represent a leap forward for professionals tasked with crime and crash scene analysis,” said Gregory Lepere, Vice President of Product Marketing at FARO. “With a strong focus on user-centric innovation, this release enhances investigative accuracy while simplifying complex workflows. FARO Zone equips law enforcement, forensic experts, and legal professionals with the most powerful tools to deliver precise and reliable reconstructions.”

Designed to empower public safety professionals, FARO Zone 2025 introduces cutting-edge capabilities that ensure precision, efficiency, and courtroom-ready deliverables. Additional changes to the interface and process automation also enhance efficiency and usability, precisely targeting the needs of crime and crash reconstructionists, law enforcement, attorneys, and security planners.

FARO Zone’s latest release is available today and can be purchased directly through FARO or authorized distributors. For more information, visit www.faro.com.

About FARO

For more than 40 years, FARO has provided industry-leading technology solutions that enable customers to measure their world, and then use that data to make smarter decisions faster. FARO continues to be a pioneer in bridging the digital and physical worlds through data-driven reliable accuracy, precision, and immediacy. For more information, visit www.faro.com.

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