This conclusion is often heard in industrial metrology circles. Why? Because InnovMetric
invented point-cloud-based dimensional inspection.
And now the PolyWorks dimensional control platform is available not only for all high-density point cloud 3D digitizing platforms, but also for all major brands of articulated arms, photogrammetry based and hand-held probing devices, laser trackers, and manual CMMs.
Rely on the #1 solution used worldwide in the industrial manufacturing community for all your dimensional part measurements and part-to-CAD comparisons.