Optical measurement equipment in aerospace manufacturing encompasses instruments that exploit visible and near-visible light to quantify dimensional, geometric, and surface characteristics of components and assemblies, including theodolites, photogrammetry systems, interferometers, profilometers, vision-based metrology systems, and fringe projection devices used to verify tolerances, surface finish, and first-article conformance to AS9100 and NADCAP requirements.
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