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Written by: Maria Zavarce

Contributor: Lukas Wilgosh 

Explore the Standout Features of the New FARO Blink Laser Scanner

April 23rd, 2025

4 minutes read

For many teams, traditional laser scanners can feel a bit too complex to easily fit into everyday workflows. Complicated equipment, steep learning curves, fragile workflows, and the constant risk of incomplete or inaccurate data all stand in the way of widespread adoption.

 

The result?

Lost time, costly rework, and missed opportunities to digitize assets, verify as-built conditions, and communicate site progress clearly.

The Solution: FARO Blink

FARO Blink was built from the ground up to democratize high-performance 3D laser scanning. Compact, intelligent, and intuitive, Blink delivers professional-grade results through guided workflows, real-time feedback, and powerful imaging, all without the need for expert training.

 

Here’s how Blink directly addresses today’s scanning challenges:

1. Intuitive Guided Workflow

Traditional laser scanners often demand expert-level knowledge to plan scan positions, ensure complete site coverage, and perform accurate in-field registration. FARO Blink simplifies this process with intelligent feedback systems and real-time visual indicators that actively guide even first-time users to optimal scan placement minimizing errors and eliminating coverage gaps.

2. High-Resolution Imaging Meets Laser Accuracy

FARO Blink combines high-resolution imaging and precision scanning in a single, compact device. Its dual 25 MP HDR camera system captures true-colour 360° panoramic images with outputs of up to 50 MP, and 125 MP raw image resolution for exceptional visual detail.

 

Complementing the imaging system, the integrated HDR laser scanner delivers highly accurate 3D point clouds with 4 mm precision at 10 meters and an effective range of up to 80 meters. With the ability to capture up to 50 million points per scan, Blink ensures every surface, edge, and environment is documented in ultra-crisp detail, making it ideal for demanding applications across architecture, engineering, construction, and more.

3. Seamless Data Capture & Transfer

Inefficient workflows and fragmented device ecosystems often slow down data validation and handoff, leading to project delays and operational friction. FARO Blink addresses this challenge with a streamlined, field-friendly data management approach.

 

With built-in flash memory capable of storing up to 1,500 scan positions and image sets, users can confidently capture data without immediate reliance on external devices. Wi-Fi connectivity enables direct uploads via the FARO Stream App, while the USB-C port allows for high-speed offline data transfers, ensuring flexibility whether you're working on-site or back at the office.

4. Portable Power for the Full Workday

FARO Blink is built for mobility and endurance, Its lightweight design, weighing just 3.7 kg with battery, is complemented by a set of three hot-swappable lithium-ion batteries, each offering up to 3 hours of continuous operation.

 

 With quick recharge times under 3 hours, users can keep scanning without unnecessary downtime. The included compact mobility kit, featuring a custom backpack, tripod, QuickMount, and phone holder, ensures everything needed for efficient, on-the-go scanning is always within reach.

5. Cloud-Connected Software Ecosystem

Scan data holds true value only when it can be quickly accessed, processed, and shared across teams.

 

FARO Blink ensures seamless data utilization through tight integration with FARO’s connected software ecosystem, enabling a smooth transition from field capture to stakeholder-ready deliverables.

 

The FARO Stream App allows users to operate the scanner and monitor scans in real time, right from a mobile device. Once captured, data can be automatically uploaded to Sphere XG, FARO’s cloud-based platform for processing, visualizing, and sharing 3D scans and imagery.

 

For advanced post-processing and registration, FARO SCENE offers a powerful desktop environment ideal for editing, aligning, and managing high-resolution point cloud data with precision and efficiency.

Technical Highlights at a Glance
Feature Specification
Laser Range & Accuracy 0.5–80 m, ±4 mm @ 10 m
Imaging System Dual 25 MP HDR cameras
Image Output Up to 125 MP raw, 50 MP stitched panorama
Scan Resolution Up to 50 million points
Memory Stores 1,500+ scan/image positions onboard
Battery 14.4V Li-ion, 3 batteries included (3 hrs each)
Connectivity Wi-Fi (2.4 & 5.0 GHz), USB-C
Dimensions 280 × 115 × 225 mm, 3.7 kg total weight

In an industry pushing for greater digitization, efficiency, and automation, Blink bridges the gap between powerful technology and practical field use. It removes barriers, reduces risk, and empowers more professionals across architecture, construction, forensics, and facility management to confidently capture and work with 3D data.

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About the Author

Maria Zavarce, Marketing Coordinator at Measur, brings over two years of specialized experience in the drones and robotics industry. Combining her knowledge of emerging technologies with 8+ years of inbound marketing and SEO, she provides actionable insights into the transformative power of advanced solutions.
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