COVENTRY, England, January 21 /PRNewswire/ --

FARO Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), the world leader in portable 
computer-aided measurement hardware and software, announced it will release 
its all-new metrology software: CAM2 Q.

"Simply put, we've advanced the functionality and training while making
it even more intuitive for any user," FARO President and CEO Jay Freeland
said. "Whether they are a seasoned metrology pro or using our portable CMMs
for the first time, CAM2 Q puts the user in control."

Continuing FARO's tradition of having the fastest software on the market,
CAM2 Q has been built from the ground up with a best-of-breed CAD translator
and the Parasolid CAD engine. But according to Antonio Carvalho, FARO's
Director of Software Engineering, the most impressive facets of CAM2 Q are
not features of the software, but are "the core design aspects and user
benefits - freedom, efficiency and simplicity - in perfect balance, resulting
in new software that's in a class of its own."

Freedom: CAM2 Q can easily change/convert between different measurement
units (inches, mm, microns, angstroms, etc.) or coordinate systems
(cylindrical, polar, Cartesian, etc.) at any time without re-measuring. There
are no limits to the number of units the user can define.

The all-new user interface is fully customizable, so users can create a
work environment that best meets their needs. Place windows and toolbar
layouts based on the priorities of the project - not a preset format - and
the software saves multiple users' choices. And unlike other measurement
software, CAM2 Q can add, change or measure features at any time - in any
order - so the project can flow logically as the task demands, without being
restricted to a preset order of operation. It also has a new, versatile
reporting engine that creates customized reports in various formats,
including Microsoft Word and Excel, HTML, and PDF.

Efficiency: CAM2 Q can eliminate the need to move the device when
measuring large parts, because multiple users can now measure with multiple
FaroArms and FARO Laser Trackers simultaneously - even on the same location.

Also, every measured point can be viewed, deleted, or re-measured. Users
don't have to start over if new features are added to a prototype.

Simplicity: CAM2 Q simplifies setup, training, usability and programming.
Whereas other software can involve lengthy setup procedures, CAM2 Q can be
installed and ready to measure with FARO hardware right out of the box. It's
also the easiest measurement programme to learn because the software and
training were developed simultaneously.

"We focused on learning, as opposed to just training," Carvalho said.
"Rather than just showing how the features work and expecting users to figure
out how to apply it, we teach them how to solve their specific metrology
problems."

In addition, the new intuitive user interface reduces the learning curve
and measurement time for inexperienced users. It also allows them to complete
the job in the fewest number of mouse clicks possible.

Finally, users can quickly create, edit and run programmes in the same
window rather than opening a new application or separate screen. Also, CAM2 Q
allows programmers to plan and record measurement/operation sequences that
the software then programs as easy-to-follow, on-screen instructions for
other users.

Live Data: CAM2 Q eliminates the lag time between measuring and reporting
that is common with other metrology software. When a feature is measured,
users can instantly see exact dimensions and geometric properties. The
easy-to-read reports allow production decisions to be made immediately.

Confidence: CAM2 Q incorporates market-leading CAD translators, as well
as NIST- and PTB-certified fitting routines, which certify that its geometry
calculations are accurate to 0.0005mm (0.00002"). That's one half micron; 500
times smaller than the width of a human hair.

"CAM2 Q's unique combination of power and simplicity provides a
confidence-inspiring user experience with FARO's portable CMMs," Freeland
said. "No other software/hardware package in the industry simplifies
measurement while providing so much capability. The end result for our
customers: better products, more cost-effective processes, and a competitive
advantage."

CAM2 Q will be available on 5th February 2008.

About FARO:

With approximately 14,500 installations and 7,000 customers globally,
FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO) and its international subsidiaries
design, develop, and market software and portable, computerized measurement
devices. The Company's products allow manufacturers to perform 3-D
inspections of parts and assemblies on the shop floor. This helps eliminate
manufacturing errors, and thereby increases productivity and profitability
for a variety of industries in FARO's worldwide customer base. Principal
products include the Platinum, Titanium, Advantage, and Digital Template
FaroArms; the FARO Gage, Gage-PLUS and PowerGAGE; the FARO Laser ScanArm; the
FARO Laser Tracker X and Xi; the FARO Laser Scanner LS; and the CAM2 family
of advanced CAD-based measurement and reporting software. FARO Technologies
is ISO-9001:2000 certified, and accredited to ISO-17025 Calibration
Laboratory Standard.

For more information visit www.faro.com

Web site: http://www.faro.com