MERGER & AQUISITION
Faro® Announces Acquisition of Dustin Forensics
FARO® announced
the acquisition
of Dustin Forensics, a digital forensic
animation firm based in Adairsville,
Georgia. The acquisition of a world-
renowned forensics services firm
represents the logical next step in
actualizing the FARO® vertical business
growth strategy. Dustin Forensics
has been led by David Dustin, an
innovator in 3D crime and accident
scene reconstruction and a pioneer in
the legitimatization and admissibility
of 3D data as an accepted courtroom
tool. David will be taking on the newly
created role of Director of Public Safety
– Forensics Services.
Dustin Forensics real world expertise
will not only strengthen the FARO
service portfolio but also extend reach
into the broader markets of public
and corporate security where there
are significant opportunities to deliver
comprehensive 3D scanning services
for pre-incident planning, proactive
threat assessments, and soft target
protection.
About FARO
FARO is the world’s most trusted source for
3D measurement, imaging and realization
technology. The Company develops and markets computer-aided
measurement and imaging devices and software for the following
vertical markets:
• Factory Metrology – High-precision 3D measurement, imaging
and comparison of parts and complex structures within
production and quality assurance processes
• Construction BIM-CIM – 3D capture of as-built construction
projects and factories to document complex structures and
perform quality control, planning and preservation
• Public Safety Forensics – Capture and analysis of on-site real
world data to investigate crash, crime and fire, plan security
activities and provide virtual reality training for public safety
personnel
market design and legacy part replication
• 3D Machine Vision – 3D vision for both control and
measurement to the manufacturing floor through 3D sensors
and custom solutions
FARO’s global headquarters is located in Lake Mary, Florida.
The Company also has a technology center and manufacturing
facility consisting of approximately 90,400 square feet located
in Exton, Pennsylvania containing research and development,
manufacturing and service operations of our FARO Laser Tracker™
and FARO Cobalt Array Imager product lines. The Company’s
European regional headquarters is located in Stuttgart, Germany
and its Asia-Pacific regional headquarters is located in Singapore.
FARO has other offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil,
Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Turkey,
the Netherlands, Switzerland, India, China, Malaysia, Thailand,
South Korea, Japan, and Australia.
• Product Design – Capture detailed and precise 3D data from
existing products permitting CAD analysis and redesign, after
About Dustin Forensics
A company specializing in the usage,
sale and service of 3D scanning as well
as imaging devices. Their Engineers and
Technicians have performed thousands of
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scans in adverse conditions around the world. Everything
from Fire scenes to Homicides. They are experts in the
creation of 3D animations for use at trial.
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