Solving the Speed-Accuracy Tradeoff with Flash Technology™

June 25, 2026 10:25 am Published by Soniel San Pedro

The Speed-Accuracy Tradeoff is Officially Dead.

In the world of AEC, we’ve always been forced to make a difficult choice on-site:

1. The Fast Path: Use a 360° camera to document the site in minutes, but sacrifice the precision needed for true BIM coordination.
2. The Precise Path: Use a traditional Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS) for survey-grade accuracy, but prepare to spend hours—or days—moving a tripod across the floor plan.

“With the launch of FARO INSIGHT, we’re leaving behind the era of “either/or.” Today, we’re exploring the technology that makes this possible: Hybrid Reality Capture™ powered by Flash Technology™.”

What is Flash Technology?

Flash Technology is a first-of-its-kind workflow that combines the lightning-fast capture of a 360° camera with the high-density accuracy of a FARO Focus Laser Scanner.

By leveraging proprietary smart-scan algorithms, Flash Technology utilizes the panoramic camera to "fill in the gaps" of the laser data. The result? A full, colorized, survey-grade scan in just 30 seconds.

Why This Changes Everything for Your Workflow:

• Massive Time Savings: Reduce on-site time by up to 50% without losing the millimeter precision required for structural analysis or MEP coordination.
• Hybrid Density: You get the speed of mobile mapping with the crisp, clean data of a stationary scanner.
• No More “Close Enough”: Stop relying on low-resolution photo data for critical measurements. Flash Technology ensures every point is backed by laser-accurate geometry.
• Predictive Planning: As part of the FARO INSIGHT philosophy, faster data means faster decisions. When you can scan an entire floor in a fraction of the time, you can identify deviations before they become costly change orders.

The Math is Simple:

More scans per hour = Better site coverage = Zero “blind spots” in your BIM model.

Are you ready to stop choosing between speed and accuracy? In our next email, we’ll show you how we’ve taken this “Flash” capability on the move with the FARO Orbis™.

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This post was written by Soniel San Pedro