FARO and Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology Form Innovative Solutions Network
</pre> <p><span class="xn-location">CHICAGO</span>, <span class="xn-chron">Sept. 15</span> /CNW/ -- FARO Technologies, Inc. and <span class="xn-person">Carl Zeiss</span> Industrial Metrology announced today the launch of the Innovative Solutions Network, a marketing, sales and support collaboration in <span class="xn-location">North America</span>. Through the network, these two leaders in metrology will provide a broader product solutions offering, including both traditional and portable CMMs. From the simplest to the most complex metrology measurements, the Innovative Solutions Network will offer customers access to more patented technologies, focused applications, and customer support programs and resources.</p> <pre> (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100915/FL63000LOGO ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100915/FL63000LOGO ) </pre> <p>"The creation of the Innovative Solutions Network will allow us to better serve our customers by providing them with a total metrology solution. The technologies offered by both companies are among the most advanced equipment available today, and I am excited to see two world class companies like FARO and <span class="xn-person">Carl Zeiss</span> create such a comprehensive metrology solution," said <span class="xn-person">David Morse</span>, SVP and Managing Director of the Americas for FARO.</p> <p/> <p>For years, customers have benefited from the world-class support and training programs offered by both companies, along with the extensive knowledge and experience that comes with over 120 combined years of metrology development. Through the Innovative Solutions Network, individuals interested in implementing a metrology solution will now have access to expert resources from both FARO and <span class="xn-person">Carl Zeiss</span>.</p> <p/> <p>"We are pleased to work with FARO in the launch of the Innovative Solutions Network. Like us, their strength is in developing the key technologies needed to give customers the best solution. We believe it to be a great benefit to our existing customer base as well as for those who are considering a full metrology solution," said <span class="xn-person">Greg Lee</span>, President of <span class="xn-person">Carl Zeiss</span> Industrial Metrology.</p> <pre> About FARO </pre> <p>FARO develops and markets computer-aided coordinate measurement devices and software. Portable equipment from FARO permits high-precision 3D measurement and comparison of parts and compound structures within production and quality assurance processes. The devices are used for inspecting components and assemblies, production planning, inventory documentation, as well as for investigation and reconstruction of accident sites or crime scenes. They are also employed to generate digital scans of historic sites. Worldwide, approximately 11,000 customers are operating more than 20,000 installations of FARO's systems. The company's global headquarters is located in Lake Mary, Florida, with its European head office in <span class="xn-location">Stuttgart</span>, <span class="xn-location">Germany</span> and its <span class="xn-location">Asia/Pacific</span> head office in <span class="xn-location">Singapore</span>. FARO has branch locations in <span class="xn-location">Canada</span>, <span class="xn-location">Mexico</span>, <span class="xn-location">United Kingdom</span>, <span class="xn-location">France</span>, <span class="xn-location">Spain</span>, <span class="xn-location">Italy</span>, <span class="xn-location">Poland</span>, <span class="xn-location">Netherlands</span>, <span class="xn-location">India</span>, <span class="xn-location">China</span>, <span class="xn-location">Singapore</span>, <span class="xn-location">Malaysia</span>, Vietnam, <span class="xn-location">Thailand</span>, and <span class="xn-location">Japan</span>.</p> <pre> About Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology </pre> <p><span class="xn-person">Carl Zeiss</span> Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH belongs to the Industrial Metrology Group of the <span class="xn-person">Carl Zeiss</span> Group. <span class="xn-person">Carl Zeiss</span> Industrial Metrology is a leading manufacturer of multidimensional metrology solutions such as coordinate measuring machines and metrology software for the automotive, aircraft, mechanical engineering and plastics industries. The company additionally offers a broad spectrum of customer services. <span class="xn-person">Carl Zeiss</span> Industrial Metrology is headquartered in Oberkochen, <span class="xn-location">Germany</span>. Further sites are located in <span class="xn-location">Germany</span>, the USA and <span class="xn-location">China</span> - with a global workforce of just under 1,800 people.</p> <p/> <p>The <span class="xn-person">Carl Zeiss</span> Group is a leading group of companies operating worldwide in the optical and opto-electronic industries that generates revenues totaling approximately EUR 2.1 billion. <span class="xn-person">Carl Zeiss</span> offers innovative solutions for the future-oriented markets of Medical and Research Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Lifestyle Products.</p> <p/> <p>The <span class="xn-person">Carl Zeiss</span> Group has approximately 13,000 employees worldwide, including more than 8,000 in <span class="xn-location">Germany</span>. The <span class="xn-person">Carl Zeiss</span> business groups hold leading positions in their markets. <span class="xn-person">Carl Zeiss</span> AG, Oberkochen, is fully owned by the <span class="xn-person">Carl Zeiss</span> Stiftung (<span class="xn-person">Carl Zeiss</span> Foundation).</p> <pre>
For further information: Kate Carlson, FARO, +1-407-562-5036, [email protected]; Janelle Gregerson, Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology, +1-763-744-2409, [email protected] Web Site: http://www.faro.com
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