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In typical production lines of automotive manufacturers, body parts are produced every several minutes. Sample parts are measured at certain intervals with a CMM machine at approximately 30 points to verify correct production. The points measured on each sample part are compared with reference points of a golden part or with the CAD model. This paper presents results achieved with a high-accuracy non-contact 3D measurement system capable of measuring both the full surface of sample parts and surface points (surface point measurement, or SPM), after production, on the production floor. The technology used enables high-speed image acquisition of large data sets together with CMM-like capability of measuring individual points, both accomplished simultaneously.