Trimble Announces Enhancements to the Trimble FX 3D Laser Scanner Increases Range of High Accuracy 3D Laser Scanner for Industrial Plant Applications

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 17, 2010 – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today improvements to its Trimble® FX 3D Laser Scanner for applications requiring high accuracy and high quality data in industrial plant applications. The improvements extend the range of the Trimble FX to capture high resolution position information up to 80 meters. The increased range allows more data to be captured from each setup, reducing field time and extending the flexibility for use in a variety of applications. The Trimble FX also includes a new compact design and durable housing that combine to increase portability and flexibility when operating in confined industrial environments.

“With the enhancements to the Trimble FX and our broad portfolio of 3D laser scanners, Trimble is able to offer a range of solutions that address the various application needs for the industrial plant environment,”  said Patricia Boothe, business director for Trimble’s Power, Process and Plant Division.

An Integral Solution for Plant Lifecycle Management

Managing a plant’s lifecycle requires a clear understanding of the location and condition of the plant’s assets. The Trimble FX 3D laser scanning solution can be used for a variety of industrial plant positioning applications:

•       Capturing existing condition data for accurate project planning for basic and detailed design;

•       Ensuring dimensions of high tolerance fabricated parts prior to transportation and installation;

•       Verifying as-built construction for quality assurance and additional detailed design;