FARO SCENE FARO Native Point Cloud Processing Software
FARO SCENE is the processing software for FARO Focus scanners, featuring automatic registration, colorization, and VR-ready output for industrial and manufacturing documentation.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- FARO Technologies
- Category
- Point Cloud Processing
- Pricing
- Subscription
- Starting Price
- Subscription /year
- Best For
- FARO Focus scanner users
We use FARO SCENE for professional projects. See our workflow →
What is FARO SCENE?
FARO SCENE is the native processing software for FARO Focus laser scanners, optimized for industrial and manufacturing environments. FARO states that SCENE is designed for all FARO scanning solutions and third-party laser scanners. The software handles registration, colorization, meshing, and export of point clouds, orthophotos and meshes — including into the Autodesk RCP/RCS point-cloud format.
SCENE's VR capabilities set it apart: the software can generate VR-ready environments for immersive facility walkthroughs. WebShare Cloud enables browser-based sharing similar to Leica TruView.
At THE FUTURE 3D, FARO SCENE handles all FARO Focus scanner workflows. The software's industrial focus makes it particularly valuable for manufacturing plant documentation and QA/QC applications.
FARO SCENE Key Features
Comprehensive capabilities that make FARO SCENE a professional choice for point cloud processing.
Automatic Registration
FARO's automatic registration uses both targets and cloud-to-cloud matching for reliable alignment.
Colorization
High-quality HDR colorization from FARO Focus camera for photorealistic point clouds.
Meshing
Generate mesh models from point clouds for CAD/CAM and visualization applications.
VR Visualization
Export VR-ready environments for immersive facility exploration and training.
WebShare Cloud
Publish to FARO WebShare for browser-based stakeholder access and measurements.
Export
Export scan points (FARO Scan, FARO Cloud, ASTM E57, .txt, .xyz, .xyb, .pts, .ptx, .ptz, .pod), orthophotos (.tiff, .png, .jpg, .bmp, .dxf) and meshes (.stl, .obj, .ply, .wrl), or export scan data into the Autodesk RCP/RCS point-cloud format.
FARO SCENE Pricing & Plans
FARO SCENE offers flexible subscription plans to match your needs.
FARO SCENE
- Automatic registration
- Colorization
- CAD export
- WebShare publishing
SCENE 2go
- Share projects with clients from a USB flash drive
- Client-side data exploration
Pricing shown is FARO Technologies’s own published pricing, not THE FUTURE 3D’s, and is indicative only — vendors change plans and figures without notice. Check FARO Technologies for the current price before making a purchasing decision.
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FARO SCENE Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Optimized for FARO Focus scanner workflow
- VR-ready output capabilities
- WebShare cloud publishing
- Strong industrial/manufacturing focus
- Reliable automatic registration
- Broad point-cloud, orthophoto, mesh and Autodesk RCP/RCS export options
Limitations
- Subscription pricing required
- On-site registration and on-site compensation are restricted to FARO FocusS devices
- Resource-intensive processing
- VR features require additional hardware
Who Should Use FARO SCENE?
FARO SCENE is Best For
- FARO Focus scanner users
- Industrial and manufacturing documentation
- QA/QC measurement applications
- VR visualization projects
- WebShare delivery requirements
Consider Alternatives If
- Workflows that depend on on-site registration or compensation with non-FocusS hardware
- Simple visualization needs
- Budget-constrained workflows
- Users avoiding subscription models
Technical Specifications
System Requirements
- Operating System
- 64-bit Windows 10 (FARO SCENE tech sheet, rev. 10/05/2023 — check FARO for current Windows 11 support)
- RAM
- FARO recommends 64 GB; the on-site-registration minimum is 16 GB
- Storage
- FARO recommends a 1 TB solid state drive plus a regular HDD
- GPU
- FARO recommends a dedicated graphics card with OpenGL 4.3, DirectX 11 Feature Level 11.0 or higher and at least 8 GB of memory; NVIDIA Quadro for stereo rendering, NVIDIA 1080GTX or similar for VR
Supported File Formats
Integrations & Compatible Platforms
How We Use FARO SCENE
Our professional workflow leveraging FARO SCENE for client projects.
Import FARO Focus scanner data
Automatic registration with target/cloud-to-cloud matching
Apply colorization from HDR imagery
Generate mesh models if needed
Export point clouds to the client's preferred format
Publish to WebShare for stakeholder access
Deliverables We Produce with FARO SCENE
Related Services Using FARO SCENE
Compatible Equipment
FARO SCENE works with data from these scanners and drones that we use.
FARO SCENE Services Near You
We provide professional point cloud processing services using FARO SCENE across 195+ locations in the United States and worldwide. avg 1-hour response time.
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FARO SCENE FAQ
What is FARO SCENE?
FARO SCENE is point cloud processing software for FARO Focus laser scanners, providing registration, colorization, and export capabilities.
How much does FARO SCENE cost?
FARO SCENE uses subscription pricing. Contact FARO or authorized dealers for current pricing and package options.
Does SCENE work with non-FARO scanners?
Yes. FARO's tech sheet opens by stating that SCENE is designed for all FARO scanning solutions and third-party laser scanners, and its import list covers ASTM E57, .pts, .ptx, .ptz, .pod, .txt, .xyz and .xyb. What is FARO-specific is on-site registration and on-site compensation, which FARO restricts to its FocusS series devices.
What is FARO WebShare?
WebShare is FARO's cloud platform for hosting and sharing point cloud data. Stakeholders access scans through web browsers.
Can SCENE create VR environments?
Yes, SCENE can export VR-ready environments for immersive visualization using compatible VR hardware.
What formats does SCENE export?
FARO publishes: scan points as FARO Scan, FARO Cloud, ASTM E57, .txt, .xyz, .xyb, .pts, .ptx, .ptz and .pod; orthophotos as .tiff, .png, .jpg, .bmp and .dxf; and meshes as .stl, .obj, .ply and .wrl (VRML). Scan data can also be exported into the Autodesk RCP/RCS point-cloud format. DWG, FBX and LAS are not on FARO's published list.
Is SCENE suitable for manufacturing QC?
Yes, SCENE includes measurement and QA/QC tools specifically designed for manufacturing and industrial applications.
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