FARO CREAFORM and InnovMetric Strengthen Partnership
with New and Complete Integration of FARO CREAFORM 3D Scanner
Data Acquisition into PolyWorks|Inspector
with New and Complete Integration of FARO CREAFORM 3D Scanner
Data Acquisition into PolyWorks|Inspector
This integration allows industrial OEMs to use the scanner data directly in PolyWorks|Inspector™, enabling users to remain in a single interface while taking advantage of both metrology companies’ advanced inspection capabilities to streamline their processes.
Lévis, Québec, March 5, 2026— FARO CREAFORM, a business of AMETEK, Inc. and global provider of 3D scanning and portable CMM solutions, in collaboration with InnovMetric, the independent software development company that empowers manufacturers of every size to digitally transform their 3D measurement processes, announced today that data acquisition from FARO CREAFORM’s auto-referencing multi-line 3D scanners is now fully integrated into PolyWorks|Inspector. This means that users can now benefit from real-time data visualization and complete dimensional analysis and quality control toolbox during acquisition.
This integration was developed in direct response to customer feedback. Many industrial OEMs, already standardized on PolyWorks|Inspector for dimensional inspection, have emphasized the importance of maintaining established workflows and minimizing disruptions. By enabling direct data acquisition in PolyWorks|Inspector, FARO CREAFORM and InnovMetric ensure that InnovMetric customers can keep leveraging the complete suite of tools and functionalities they trust while benefiting from advanced scanning capabilities. This latest example of synergy between the two companies also means that organizations can now upgrade their in-line metrology measurement devices, while maintaining procedural compliance and continuity.
This seamless integration offers significant advantages:
- Reduced learning curve: Operators no longer need to switch between different software platforms or adapt to new interfaces, cutting training time and accelerating onboarding.
- Faster time to production: By leveraging operator expertise, established processes, and metrology-grade handheld 3D scanners, manufacturers can reach operational efficiency faster.
- Full compatibility: FARO CREAFORM offers auto-referencing multi-line 3D scanner data acquisition fully compatible with PolyWorks|Inspector functionalities, including automatic scan-to-CAD alignment, surface and feature scanning guidance, mixed reality measurement workflows, and automation macro scripts.
“Global OEMs often rely on PolyWorks 3D measurement templates to enforce compliance across multiple plants. This integration allows FARO CREAFORM 3D scanners to plug into those templates without requiring custom scripts or additional configuration. It simplifies deployment at scale, ensuring consistent inspection logic and reporting across diverse production environments,” said Marco St-Pierre, DVP Innovation, 3D scanners at FARO CREAFORM. “As a worldwide reseller of PolyWorks® solutions, we were ideally positioned to create a handheld metrology‑grade 3D scanner that fully and seamlessly integrates with the platform and deliver a unified solution that streamlines quality control across worldwide operations.”
“This integration demonstrates our dedication to customer satisfaction and our ability to respond to industry needs. The joint workflow supports hybrid inspection strategies, where portable scanners complement CMMs in a single environment. By enabling direct data acquisition from FARO CREAFORM 3D scanners, we extend the acquisition stage of the PolyWorks digital thread, ensuring that measurement data flows seamlessly from capture to analysis without breaking connectivity,” added Éric Roberge, Vice President of Products and Innovation for the Metrology Suite, at InnovMetric.
This milestone strengthens the long-standing partnership between the two companies and underscores their shared commitment to delivering solutions tailored to their customers’ priorities: maintaining their preferred software tools and procedures, while benefiting from the latest advancements in 3D scanning and inspection.
About InnovMetric
InnovMetric is an independent software development company that empowers manufacturers of every size to digitally transform their 3D measurement processes. InnovMetric has revolutionized 3D metrology with the introduction of point-cloud-based dimensional inspection in 2000 and the concept of a universal 3D metrology software platform in 2006. Today, with over 24,000 customers in 100 countries, and the world’s largest industrial manufacturers having adopted its PolyWorks solutions as their standard 3D metrology software platform, InnovMetric is focusing on creating next-generation digital data and process management technologies.
Headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, InnovMetric is a multinational organization with 650 employees dedicated to bringing 3D measurement data at the heart of enterprise manufacturing processes.
About FARO CREAFORM
With headquarters in Lévis, Québec, Canada and Lake Mary, Florida, USA, FARO CREAFORM is the result of the combination of FARO’s renowned 3D Measurement business segment and Creaform’s innovative metrology solutions. With roots dating back to 1981, FARO has been a global leader in portable measurement arms, laser trackers, and reality capture technologies. Creaform, founded in 2002 in Lévis, Québec, has revolutionized handheld 3D scanning and automated inspection, serving thousands of professionals in automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and research. Together, FARO CREAFORM empowers quality, production, maintenance and design teams to work faster, smarter, and with total confidence, unlocking better outcomes and superior experiences across manufacturing workflows. FARO CREAFORM is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales of over $7.0 billion.