FARO CREAFORM
FARO CREAFORM is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc. providing portable 3D scanning, coordinate measuring machines, and metrology software for dimensional measurement and quality control across industrial manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and other sectors.
- CEO / Founder
- Fanny Truchon
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- AMETEK, Inc.
Technology & Products
Key Products
HandySCAN 3D EVO Series; HandySCAN 3D BLACK Series; HandySCAN 3D MAX Series; HandySCAN 3D PRO Series; MetraSCAN 3D (optical CMM); Go!SCAN 3D; HandyPROBE (PCMM); MaxSHOT 3D; R-Series (automated QC); Quantum FaroArm; FARO Laser Trackers; Creaform Metrology Suite (scan-to-CAD, inspection, dynamic tracking, automation); Creaform Integrity Suite (NDT); VXintegrity
Technological Advantage
Extensive patent portfolio covering handheld 3D scanning, optical CMM, and photogrammetry technologies (US, EP, JP, CN, KR, IN, CA patents). Auto-referencing multi-line 3D scanning technology. Full integration with PolyWorks|Inspector. ISO-certified accuracy. Red Dot Award-winning product design (HandySCAN 3D EVO Series).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Combines FARO's 40+ years of leadership in portable measurement arms and laser trackers with Creaform's handheld 3D scanning innovation to deliver a comprehensive, single-point-of-contact portfolio of portable and automated dimensional measurement solutions for manufacturing teams.
How They Differentiate
Combines two market-leading brands (FARO + Creaform) under one business unit with a unified portfolio spanning portable measurement arms, handheld 3D scanners, laser trackers, optical CMMs, photogrammetry, and automated inspection cells — backed by AMETEK's financial strength and global reach. Deep patent portfolio in optical 3D measurement technologies.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing quality control teams, design engineers, maintenance and repair professionals in automotive, aerospace, heavy industry, consumer products, oil & gas, power generation, medical, and education sectors
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive and Transportation; Consumer Products; Manufacturing; Medical; Oil and Gas; Power Generation; Heavy Industry; Science and Education
Competitors
Hexagon AB (Leica Geosystems); Nikon Metrology; Scantech (Shining 3D)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
1981: FARO founded; 2002: Creaform founded in Lévis, Québec; 2013: AMETEK acquires Creaform; 2025-07-21: AMETEK completes acquisition of FARO Technologies; 2026-01-13: FARO and Creaform combine to form FARO CREAFORM (dimensional measurement) and FARO INSIGHT (reality capture) business units; 2026: HandySCAN 3D EVO Series wins Red Dot Award for Product Design