Manufacturers turn to white-light, 3-D measurement for enhanced accuracy, speed and productivity in their inspection and reverse engineering processes.

When it comes to measurement, one trend is clear: Manufacturers are embracing technologies that boost accuracy, speed and, ultimately, productivity both in their inspection and reverse engineering processes. From piston heads to stamping parts to car clay models, a white-light, noncontact 3-D digital measurement machine newly introduced to North America promises to meet manufacturing objectives in a way conventional coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to date have not.