Overview of FARO SCENE v2025.2
FARO SCENE v2025.2 is the latest service pack in the 2025 release series of FARO Technologies’ 3D point cloud processing software. Released on October 7, 2025, it builds on the foundational enhancements introduced in earlier 2025 versions (such as v2025.0.1), focusing on improved productivity, hardware integration, and workflow efficiency for laser scanning professionals in industries like construction, surveying, forensics, and engineering. SCENE is designed for processing data from FARO Focus Laser Scanners, SLAM scanners (e.g., Horizon, Orbis, Orbis Premium), the new Blink Imaging Laser Scanner, Freestyle 2 Handheld Scanner, Focus Swift Indoor Mobile Scanner, and third-party devices.
This version emphasizes seamless data handling, enhanced colorization, and bug fixes to streamline registration, visualization, and export processes. It requires SCENE 2022 or later for compatibility with Focus Core/Premium scanners and the latest scanner firmware. Official detailed release notes are available via FARO’s download portal (login required), but publicly accessible summaries highlight key updates.
Key New Features and Enhancements in SCENE 2025 Series (Including v2025.2)
While v2025.2 primarily delivers stability improvements and minor refinements (e.g., bug fixes for export and processing), it inherits and refines core innovations from the 2025 base release. Below is a table summarizing notable updates across the series, with v2025.2-specific notes where applicable.
| Area/Feature | Description | Version Introduced/Refined |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware Support: FARO Blink Scanner | Full integration for the new FARO Blink Imaging Laser Scanner, enabling intuitive workflows for reality capture with expert-level results. Supports easy data import, processing, and visualization. | v2025.0.1 (refined in v2025.2 for stability) |
| SLAM Scanner Processing Improvements | Enhanced support for FARO SLAM scanners (Horizon, Orbis, Orbis Premium), including import/processing of .geoslam files. New colorizer algorithm boosts processing speed, increases colorized points, and eliminates the need for thinning filters. | v2025.0.1 (optimized in v2025.2) |
| Interactive and Hybrid Registration | User-guided tools for intuitive point cloud registration: Interactive mode for real-time adjustments; Hybrid mode combines target-based and targetless methods for efficient capture and processing. | SCENE 2025 base (enhanced in v2025.2) |
| Export and Integration Enhancements | Improved E57 exports with better panorama picture quality (e.g., including sky/empty areas). Enhanced compatibility with FARO Sphere XG for uploading generic formats (.e57, .laz) and Flash/mobile scans. Fixes for color preservation in non-premium scans. | v2025.0.1+ (bug fixes in v2025.2 for e57 and ReCap integration) |
| Colorization and Visualization | Advanced color balancing for unified point clouds (similar to Project Point Clouds), improving visual quality without “checkerboard” effects. Supports hybrid reality capture with ~23 million points per scan via Flash Technology. | SCENE 2025 base (refined algorithm in v2025.0.1/v2025.2) |
| Workflow and Usability | Streamlined license activation; extended language support; in-app updates via Updates and News window. Better integration with FARO Stream App for field pre-registration and real-time data viewing. | SCENE 2025 base (minor UI fixes in v2025.2) |
| Bug Fixes and Stability | Resolutions for issues like infinite registration searches, false-positive target detection, and export inconsistencies (e.g., LAZ naming, non-rigid alignments). Improved point retention and reduced processing artifacts. | v2025.2 focus |
