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Achieving Very Fast Coordinate Measurement

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Optical coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) offer high single-point accuracy but do not allow for very rapid measurement. If you are looking for a very fast coordinate measurement, an automated 3D laser scanner may be a better fit.

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