FARO Focus & Sphere XG
A Smarter Workflow for Reality Capture
Capturing accurate 3D laser scan data is only part of a successful reality capture project. Equally important is how that data is processed, shared, and managed.
By combining the FARO Focus Laser Scanner family with FARO Sphere XG, surveyors, engineers, architects, and construction professionals can streamline every stage of the project - from field capture to final delivery.
Capture Data Faster
The FARO Focus is designed for high-speed, high-accuracy laser scanning of buildings, industrial facilities, infrastructure, and heritage sites. Lightweight and portable, it enables rapid capture of detailed point cloud data while maintaining the precision required for engineering and surveying applications.
The FARO Stream mobile app connects the Focus Premium scanner directly to Sphere XG, enabling operators to review scans on site, upload data to the cloud, and give office teams immediate access to project information - reducing delays and improving collaboration.
One Platform for All Your Reality Capture Data
Once scanning is complete, projects can be uploaded directly to Sphere XG, FARO's cloud-based collaboration platform. Instead of storing scans on individual computers, Sphere XG provides a centralized workspace where teams can securely access project data from virtually anywhere.
The platform supports laser scans, mobile scanning data, 360° imagery, point clouds, CAD models, and BIM information within a single project, making collaboration far simpler across multiple offices and disciplines.
Reality capture isn't just about collecting accurate data - it's about giving every stakeholder secure access to the right information, at the right time.
Improve Collaboration and Reduce Project Delays
Large projects often involve architects, engineers, contractors, surveyors, and clients working together. Sphere XG allows project teams to review, measure, annotate, and share reality capture data without exchanging massive files via email or external drives.
Because everyone works from the same project environment, decisions can be made faster while reducing the risk of version control issues. Updates made within FARO SCENE can also be synchronized with Sphere XG, keeping desktop and cloud projects aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
Returning to site because of incomplete scans can be expensive. The combination of the Focus and Sphere XG helps identify missing information early, allowing issues to be resolved before the survey team leaves the location.
This results in improved productivity, reduced travel costs, and faster delivery of point cloud data for downstream applications such as BIM modelling, as-built documentation, clash detection, and digital twins.
Future-Proof Your Reality Capture Workflow
As projects become larger and teams become more distributed, cloud-based collaboration is becoming essential. FARO Focus delivers industry-leading laser scanning performance, while Sphere XG provides the secure cloud platform needed to manage and share reality capture data efficiently.
Together, they create a modern workflow that improves data quality, simplifies collaboration, and helps organisations complete projects faster and with greater confidence.
Published by iQlaser
Authorised Reseller · Southern Africa
iQlaser is the authorised FARO distributor in Southern Africa, supplying the full range of FARO measurement solutions - including the FARO Focus Laser Scanner, Sphere XG, FARO SCENE and related software - with local support, training, and after-sales service. Contact iQlaser to arrange a demonstration or request a quotation.
