3D platform enhances forensic scene reconstruction

17th July 2017

FARO Europe

Alice Matthews

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Provider of 3D measurement and imaging solutions for factory metrology, construction BIM/CIM, product design, public safety forensics, and 3D solutions applications, FARO, has announced the availability of the FARO Zone 3D software. The company claims that this platform, through its advanced smart tools, is the first of its kind to enable investigators to move fluidly between 2D and 3D environments and enhance the quality of incident reconstruction analysis or presentations for public safety professionals.

FARO Zone 3D dramatically elevates the visual impact of presentations, including courtroom exhibits, by enabling accurate 2D and 3D scene diagrams, 3D scene walk-throughs, and full scene reconstruction animations. FARO Zone 3D also enhances the ability of public safety professionals to plan for, and respond more effectively to, emergencies by creating accurate representations of real-world locations within local communities.

“FARO is committed to delivering innovation that enables investigators to do their job faster, easier, and more effectively,” stated Jeff Ruiz, Vice President Global Public Safety - Forensics business unit. “FARO Zone 3D is a major industry milestone that harnesses the power of 3D in a solution specifically developed for crime, crash, and fire investigators."

Key features:

Precise diagramming and measurement tools
Blood spatter analysis tools
Bullet trajectory analysis tools
Dynamic momentum and skid crash analysis tools
Vehicle crush analysis tools
Accurate scene replication with more than 10 million 3D models included or imported from free, online sources.

In addition:

Easily draw and edit in 3D or in 2D and see both views simultaneously
Explore 'what if' animation scenarios in real time with exact measurements taken from the scene
Quickly and simply import measurement data from other sources such as drones, satellite maps, or laser scanners
Import FARO laser scan data directly from FARO SCENE software
Backwards compatibility with FARO CAD Zone and ARAS applications.