What is three-dimensional measurement
Three-dimensional measurement (also known as three-dimensional measurement) is a technology that obtains three-dimensional coordinate data of objects through high-precision equipment. It is widely used in industrial manufacturing, quality control, reverse engineering and other fields. With the development of intelligent manufacturing, three-dimensional measurement technology has become an indispensable link in modern industry. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the principles, applications and latest technology trends of three-dimensional measurement.
1. Basic principles of three-dimensional measurement

Three-dimensional measurement captures the spatial coordinates (X, Y, Z values) of the object surface through sensors or probes, and generates three-dimensional point cloud data. Its core equipment includes:
| Device type | Working principle | Accuracy range |
|---|---|---|
| Contact coordinate measuring machine (CMM) | Mechanical probe contacts the surface of the object to collect data | ±1~5 micron |
| laser scanner | Non-contact laser reflection ranging | ±10~50 microns |
| Optical measurement system | Multi-camera stereo vision reconstruction | ±5~100 microns |
2. Recent popular application cases (last 10 days)
According to data monitoring across the entire network, three-dimensional measurement technology in the following fields is the most discussed:
| Industry | Application scenarios | Hot search index |
|---|---|---|
| New energy vehicles | Battery module size detection | ★★★★☆ |
| Aerospace | Turbine blade deformation analysis | ★★★☆☆ |
| consumer electronics | Folding screen mobile phone hinge accuracy measurement | ★★★★★ |
3. Technology development trends
Recent technological breakthroughs are mainly focused on the following directions:
1.AI-assisted measurement: Deep learning algorithm is used to automatically identify measurement features, and the error analysis efficiency is increased by 40% (Source: 2024 International Conference on Weights and Measures Report).
2.portable device: The weight of the handheld laser scanner has exceeded 800g, reducing on-site measurement costs by 60%.
3.5G remote measurement: Real-time data transmission is realized through edge computing. A case at a car company's factory shows that the inspection cycle is shortened by 75%.
4. Typical measurement process
| steps | Operation content | Time-consuming proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Base calibration | Establish a coordinate system reference system | 15% |
| 2. Data collection | Scanning/Contact Measurement | 40% |
| 3. Data processing | Point cloud filtering and alignment | 25% |
| 4. Result output | Generate inspection report | 20% |
5. Industry challenges and solutions
According to recent technical forum discussions, the main pain points focus on:
1.Complex surface measurement: New blue light scanning technology can increase the success rate of reflective surface measurement to 92%.
2.Large size work piece: The multi-station splicing measurement error control algorithm has achieved an accuracy of <0.03mm/m.
3.Data normalization: The new ISO 10360-8:2024 regulations will be implemented in June to unify multi-device data formats.
Three-dimensional measurement technology is developing in the direction of intelligence and integration. With the advancement of Industry 4.0, this technology will play a key role in more fields. It is recommended that enterprises pay attention to the integration and application of automated measurement systems and digital twin technology.
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