# FARO acquires MWF-Technology GmbH for mobile AR solutions

FARO, a provider of 3D measurement and imaging solutions, acquired MWF-Technology GmbH, an innovator in mobile Augmented Reality solutions based near Frankfurt, Germany. The acquisition expands FARO's portfolio into mobile virtual and augmented reality.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2016-12-27
- Where: near Frankfurt, Germany, Germany
- Status: completed
- Products: mobile augmented reality solutions, 3D CAD data compression software, AR inspection hardware
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [FARO](https://endata.com/companies/16552.md) (acquirer)
- [MWF-Technology GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/16553.md) (target)

## Sources

- [engmag.in](https://www.engmag.in/faro-expands-footprint-mobile-virtual-augmented-reality-acquisition-mwf-technology-gmbh/), 2016-12-27: "We are very excited about expanding our portfolio of virtual reality solutions into actionable, mobile Augmented Reality with MWF."

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