Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.30765/er.3400
Dimensional measurement of automotive body components by 3D scanning
Rudolf Blašković
; NITEH d.o.o., Duga Resa, Croatia
Maja Vlatković
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Engineering, Rijeka, Croatia
*
Duško Pavletić
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Engineering, Rijeka, Croatia
Ivana Čabrijan Fućak
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Engineering, Rijeka, Croatia
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
This paper presents the application of non-contact 3D measurement in industry, with a particular focus on the
nspection of an automotive cross member using the portable Creaform HandySCAN BLACK+™|Elite scanner. The paper covers the theoretical foundations and methods of non-contact measurement, a detailed description of the selected device, a comparison with alternative measurement systems, and its practical application on a real example. Special attention was given to the preparation of the object, the scanning process, and the data processing within the Creaform.OS software suite. The obtained results were compared with the CAD model of the cross member, and the generated measurement report enabled the detection of deviations and evaluation of the part’s quality. The analysis demonstrated that non-contact 3D measurement significantly accelerates quality control processes, reduces the likelihood of measurement control error, and enables the digitalization of complex geometries with a high level of accuracy.
Keywords
automotive industry; dimensional inspection; non-contact measurement; 3D scanning
Hrčak ID:
350088
URI
Publication date:
4.8.2026.
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