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Total quality is becoming increasingly important for competitiveness. In order to achieve high quality, the requirements must be continuously compared with the results achieved in the process. This is done by means of measurement parameters and comparative values. The acquisition of the data requires appropriate measurement methods. The measurement methods and procedures have to be constantly developed in order to measure more precisely and to generate an even higher quality. Thus, the achieved product quality can be determined absolutely and relatively. If deviations from the planned quality parameters occur, the operator will be able to intervene immediately. The presented procedure is one of the noncontact (optical) measurement methods using CMMs, 3D scanners and 3D cameras. It is a combination of stereo photography and photogrammetry.

Achieving and sustaining high levels of quality is an essential prerequisite for successful and sustainable development. The requirement for the description of the existing quality levels are measurement parameters and comparative values for defining the state of the art. The quality of products is defined by measurements determining information for comparing with the planned parameters. The measurement results are used to determine absolutely and relatively the achieved quality. Products change shape and form within the whole product lifecycle. The more accurate and safe the measurement of form and shape become, the better the product quality can be defined. The methods of 3D-measurement are divided into contact (mechanical) and non-contact (optical) using CMMs, 3D scanners and 3D cameras. Advanced methods exploit e.g. the stereo photography. Therefore, a scanner technology has been developed based on 3D surface stereo photography.