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Total Station
A total station is a surveying instrument that measures precise angles and distances to establish the coordinates of points across a site.
Our Leica Total Station is what builds the control network every FARO point cloud is registered against — it's the step that turns a fast laser scan into a dimensionally trustworthy deliverable.
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Frequently asked
Do I need to understand Total Station myself, or is that your job?
That's on our side — Total Station is part of the standard capture methodology built into every project; this entry exists so you can follow a technical conversation, not so you have to run the process yourself.
Does Total Station change how a project is priced?
No — Total Station is a standard part of the capture workflow included in every quote, not a separate paid add-on.
Is Total Station specific to your workflow, or standard across the industry?
Standard across the laser-scanning and surveying industry — we apply Total Station the same way any competent provider would, not as a house-specific method.
How would I notice if Total Station wasn't done properly on a project?
It shows up downstream, in a drawing or model that doesn't match reality on-site — which is exactly why it's built into every project rather than treated as optional.
Can I ask more about how Total Station applies to my specific project?
Yes — send a question through the Contact page; a specific question about Total Station on your project is a normal thing to bring to a scoping call.