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echo3D Introduces Support for FARO Laser Scan (.fls) Files

Support for FARO Laser Scan

We are thrilled to announce that echo3D has expanded its enterprise digital asset management platform to officially support FARO Laser Scan (.fls) files.

As organizations increasingly rely on precision 3D data to manage physical infrastructure, the ability to seamlessly ingest, optimize, and distribute massive spatial datasets is more critical than ever. With this update, enterprise teams can now upload raw 3D point cloud data captured directly by FARO laser scanners into their centralized echo3D library.

Why This Matters for Enterprise Teams

FARO scanners are the gold standard for capturing high-fidelity, real-world environments across industries like construction, architecture, aerospace, and digital twinning. However, the resulting .fls files are notoriously massive and computationally heavy, often trapping valuable spatial data inside specialized engineering silos.

By bringing native .fls support to echo3D, we are breaking down those silos:

  • Centralized Asset Management: Store, organize, and version-control your raw FARO point cloud data alongside your existing 3D models, CAD files, and digital assets in a single, cloud-based repository.

  • Streamlined Enterprise Collaboration: Cross-functional teams — from operations and marketing to external stakeholders — can now view, analyze, and share massive 3D scans securely without needing proprietary desktop software or heavy hardware.

  • Automated Optimization: Leverage echo3D’s powerful cloud pipeline to convert and optimize heavy point clouds, making them accessible and actionable for web, mobile, and collaborative internal applications.

Key Features

  • Direct Ingestion: Drag and drop raw .fls data files straight into your echo3D console.

  • Point Cloud Processing: Maintain the spatial integrity and precision data points captured during the scanning process.

  • Secure Sharing: Generate secure links or embed codes to instantly share 3D representations of physical spaces inside or outside your organization.

This update is part of our ongoing commitment to helping large organizations effortlessly manage the entire lifecycle of their 3D data, bridging the gap between raw spatial capture and enterprise-wide utility.

Availability

Native .fls file support is available immediately for all echo3D Enterprise accounts.

To learn more about optimizing your spatial data workflows or to schedule a demonstration of our point cloud management capabilities, contact our enterprise team today.

echo3D is a 3D digital asset management (DAM) platform for teams to store, secure, optimize, and share 3D models and scans across their organization and beyond. Talk to us today.

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