FARO
FARO Orbis
Hybrid mobile scanner: walk-and-scan SLAM plus 15-second static Flash captures.
Rangeup to 120 mPrecision5 mm / 2 mmFlash scan15 s
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FARO
FARO scanners, supplied across Canada and the US
FARO builds terrestrial laser scanners and mobile reality-capture systems used for scan-to-BIM, as-built documentation, façade and structural work, and industrial capture. ScanSupply supplies and supports the current Focus line and the Orbis, configured to the tolerance your deliverable actually needs.
Choosing
Focus Core vs Premium vs Premium Max
The honest version: all three share the same measurement core. Same ±1 mm ranging error, same 2 mm at 10 metres, same 2 million points per second, same 4.4 kg body. What changes is reach, the camera, and how Flash is licensed. Ranging error and 3D point accuracy are separate figures, and neither is a guarantee of project accuracy.
| Model | Focus Core | Focus Premium | Focus Premium Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range at 90% | 100 m | 200 m | 400 m |
| Range at 10% | 100 m | 150 m | 150 m |
| Ranging error | ±1 mm | ±1 mm | ±1 mm |
| 3D accuracy | 2 mm at 10 m | 2 mm at 10 m | 2 mm at 10 m |
| Speed | 2M pts/sec | 2M pts/sec | 2M pts/sec |
| HDR camera | 8 MP HDR | 13 MP HDR | 13 MP HDR |
| Flash Technology | 1-year licence | 1-year licence | Perpetual licence |
| PanoCam mount | Optional | Optional | Included |
| Buy it when | Interiors, as-builts and scan-to-BIM, where the whole job sits inside 100 metres. | Mid-size sites and exteriors that need more reach without paying for 400 metres. | Bridges, dams, quarries, tall facades and open topography, or when you want Flash owned rather than rented. |
| Full specs | Full specs | Full specs |
Figures from FARO's published Focus brochure and are cited on each product page. Specifications may vary by configuration and region.
The range
FARO equipment we supply
Grouped by the job it does. Every unit is quoted and configured to your workflow.
Handheld LiDAR
All handheld lidar 3D Laser Scanners
All 3d laser scanners
100 m FARO
FARO Focus Core
Entry Focus scanner: ±1 mm ranging error, 2M pts/s, 100 m range.
Rangeup to 100 mRanging error±1 mmSpeed2M pts/s
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200 m FARO
FARO Focus Premium
Terrestrial 3D laser scanner for high-detail scan-to-BIM and metrology.
Rangeup to 200 mRanging error±1 mmFOV300°×360°
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400 m FARO
FARO Focus Premium Max
Longest-range Focus: 400 m, ±1 mm, perpetual Flash Technology licence.
Rangeup to 400 mRanging error±1 mmFlash scanunder 30 s
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Focus or Orbis
Tripod or walking, the answer is the tolerance
A Focus goes on a tripod, holds still, and gives you 2 mm at 10 metres from every setup. An Orbis is carried, mapping as you walk at roughly 5 mm, then stops for a static Flash capture at 2 mm in about fifteen seconds when an area needs it.
Firms whose work is mostly interiors and as-builts, with a handful of tight-tolerance areas per job, usually cover both jobs with an Orbis. Firms working exteriors, facades, structures or long sight lines still want a Focus on a tripod. If you are between the two, tell us the deliverable and we will say which one we would actually put on the quote.
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Applications
Where FARO equipment earns its keep
The four jobs we get asked to configure a Focus or an Orbis for most often. If yours is not here, tell us the deliverable and we will spec against it.
ScanSupply 01
Scan-to-BIM
Capture existing conditions to millimetre tolerance for architecture, structure and MEP models, then register in SCENE and hand off to Revit.
ScanSupply 02
Industrial and plant
Pipe racks, vessels and steel captured before a shutdown, so fabrication is checked against the plant as it actually stands rather than the drawings.
ScanSupply 03
Heritage and facades
Ornate stonework, monuments and facades documented without touching the structure. This is where the 400 metre reach of the Premium Max earns its place.
ScanSupply 04
Renovation and retrofit
Structures captured once they are stripped back, so the retrofit design is drawn against the slab, columns and services that are actually there.
Software
What runs the hardware
FARO Connect
Capture and registration for mobile scanning, including Orbis trajectories and Flash captures.
SCENE
The registration and processing environment for Focus data: targets, cloud-to-cloud, colourisation, and export.
Stream
On-site capture app that runs the scanner from a tablet and lets you check coverage before leaving site.
Sphere XG
Cloud platform for hosting, sharing and reviewing captured data with a project team.
Source: FARO Focus laser scanners · FARO technical specification sheets
FAQ
Buying FARO equipment
Do you supply FARO equipment in Canada?
Yes. We supply and support the current FARO Focus line and the Orbis mobile scanner across every Canadian province. Everything we supply is genuine, brand-new equipment carrying the full manufacturer warranty.
Do you supply FARO equipment in the United States?
Yes. The same FARO range is supplied across the United States, quoted in USD, with the same genuine equipment and full manufacturer warranty.
What is the difference between Focus Core, Premium and Premium Max?
Range, camera, Flash licensing and the included PanoCam mount. All three publish the same ±1 mm ranging error, the same 2 mm accuracy at 10 metres, and the same 2 million points per second, in the same 4.4 kg body. Core reaches 100 metres, Premium 200, and Premium Max 400. Premium Max also ships with a perpetual Flash Technology licence and the PanoCam mount included. Software and Flash entitlement are confirmed per configuration rather than assumed from the model.
Is the Premium Max more accurate than the Core?
No. FARO publishes identical accuracy figures across all three models. A Focus Core is exactly as accurate and exactly as fast as a Premium Max inside 100 metres. You are buying reach, not precision.
How do I tell the current Focus models apart from older ones?
FARO's October 2024 user manual states that the latest models can be recognised by the blue stripes on the scanner housing. Models without those stripes are the previous generation, and the earlier FocusS and FocusM units are different hardware again.
Where does the Orbis fit against the Focus line?
The Orbis is a mobile scanner rather than a tripod scanner. You walk a site capturing at 5 mm precision, then stop and take a static Flash capture at 2 mm in about fifteen seconds. It suits firms whose work is mostly interiors with occasional tight-tolerance areas, and can do the job of two tools at one purchase price.
How much does a FARO scanner cost?
Pricing is sent by quote. The final price depends on the accessories, software licences, and support included with the unit, so we send an itemized quote rather than one number. Most quotes go out within one business day.
Request Pricing
Get a quote on FARO equipment.
Tell us the deliverable and the tolerance you have to hit and a ScanSupply specialist gets back to you, typically within one business day, with pricing, configuration options, and availability.
- Itemized pricing & configuration help
- Canada & US shipping, tax & support handled
- Spec sheets, demos, and financing on request
Who you are dealing with
The people specifying your configuration have run this equipment on real sites, not just sold it. That is why a quote comes back with a recommendation and a reason, rather than a line item.
- Authorized CHC Navigation dealer for Canada and the United States.
- North American stock, so availability is a real answer and not a transatlantic guess.
- Every specification sourced. Where a figure is a manufacturer claim under their own test conditions, we say so.