faro is the world’s most trusted source for 3d measurement technology. the company develops and markets computer-aided measurement and imaging devices and software. technology from faro permits high-precision 3d measurement, imaging and comparison of parts and compound structures within production and quality assurance processes. the devices are used for inspecting components and assemblies, production planning, documenting large volume spaces or structures in 3d, surveying and construction, as well as for investigation and reconstruction of accident sites or crime scenes. worldwide, approximately 15,000 customers are operating more than 30,000 installations of faro's systems. the company's global headquarters is located in lake mary, fla., its european head office in stuttgart, germany and its asia/pacific head office in singapore. faro has branches in brazil, mexico, germany, united kingdom, france, spain, italy, poland, netherlands, india, china, singapore, malaysia, vietnam, thaila