Getting Started with FARO® Blink™

Get Work Done in a Blink

Project teams need a simple way to capture and understand site conditions without slowing work down, and Blink is designed to address this problem. It is a reality capture solution with easy, intuitive workflows to create clear and visual results, pairing 360° images with dense point cloud data. Blink brings real-world environments to life in stunning digital reality, enabling users to quickly visualize and share information, and keep projects moving with confidence.

Why Blink?

Experience unrivaled accessibility and image quality enhanced by an industry-leading digital jobsite in Sphere XG.

Progress Capture Made Easy

Simple workflows make it easy for teams to capture data consistently across the jobsite.

Accurate, Visual Data

High-quality visuals and precise point clouds help teams understand conditions and validate work.

Intelligent, Automated Insights

Automated workflows reduce manual effort and speed up time from capture to insight.

Make Better Decisions, Faster

Blink gives stakeholders dependable data that supports coordination and helps reduce rework.

Explore the Blink Scanner

Who Uses BLINK?

Field Engineers / Superintendents / Project Managers

Use real-world data to check installations and confirm clearances, resolving issues before they escalate.

VDC/BIM Managers

Align models with reality to detect clashes early and coordinate across disciplines with confidence.

Facility & Building Managers

Access and understand assets in context to plan maintenance, manage systems, and support operations.

Architectural & Design Engineers / Project Managers

Compare planned versus actual conditions to verify progress, validate work, and keep projects on track.

Scanning Service Providers

Capture, process, and deliver high-quality digital data of real-world conditions to your clients.

Land Surveyors

Capture detailed, real-world data efficiently to simplify fieldwork and deliver accurate, complete documentation.

Infrastructure and Civil Engineering

Capture site conditions quickly and enable teams to collaborate more effectively across complex infrastructure projects.

What Our Customers Say

Developed with input from industry professionals, Blink is designed to support real project workflows. Here’s what our customers say:

Blink was incredibly user-friendly, with a simple and intuitive scan-and-upload process. The automated registration and alignment of scans is a huge advantage, saving time and effort. Best of all, the scans were available for viewing on the web in Sphere XG within hours of leaving the site.

Abe Morris, Design Technology Manager, SSR

I recently had the chance to trial the FARO Blink, and I was impressed by its quick scanning speed and the clean, error-free processed data in Sphere XG. Using it with the FARO Stream App was straightforward, and the integrated cameras delivered accurate colors.

David Cacioppo, Officer, Park Ridge Police Department

Getting the Most Out of Blink Data

To get the most out of your Blink experience, connect the scanner to FARO INSIGHT’s online and/or offline software platforms, and mobile applications.

SCENE Software

SCENE is an offline processing software packed full of features to get the most from Blink data. It is designed to make data registration, cleaning, and export a smooth process to move customers closer to a desired insight or outcome. Seamlessly transition data from SCENE to FARO Sphere XG for coordination and collaboration.

FARO Stream

The FARO Stream App is connected to Blink via WiFi and provides you with one-touch scanning and real-time data feedback on your mobile device.

FARO Sphere XG

Sphere XG is a cloud-based solution for processing and visualizing all your project data, including 360° photos and 3D point clouds. Use automated workflows to move from raw data to clear visuals and actionable insight faster.

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