Dimensional Measurement, Inc.(DMI) offers a variety of vision inspection and non-contact inspection services, which are useful in measuring free-form parts and become necessary when measuring flexible or fragile parts.

Camera-based vision inspection, also commonly referred to as video inspection or optical CMM inspection is best suited for small, thin or soft parts, or to items that cannot be probed easily, such as connectors, gaskets and printed boards.  Vision inspection can be extended to include features that are resistant to other inspection methods by using an impression or casting compound to mold the area, then inspecting the mold of the part.