GOM Inspect 2019 represents a landmark version in the evolution of optical metrology software. By bridging the gap between hardware data acquisition and actionable engineering insights, it enables manufacturers to maintain strict quality standards, accelerate time-to-market, and minimize waste. Its combination of free mesh-viewing capabilities and high-end professional automation tools makes it an indispensable asset in modern digital manufacturing and quality assurance workflows.
Focuses alignment on a specific functional region of the part.
Research and industrial case studies highlight how GOM Inspect 2019 is utilized across specialized fields: Application Case Study
The 2019 edition introduced significant advancements in processing speed, user interface customization, and specialized inspection workflows. It bridges the gap between raw point cloud acquisition and actionable engineering insights, allowing manufacturers to validate parts against CAD models with high repeatability. 2. Core Features and Capabilities Advanced Mesh Processing Gom Inspect 2019
: Imports data from various scanner brands.
[Import Data] ➔ [Alignment] ➔ [CAD Comparison] ➔ [GD&T Analysis] ➔ [Reporting] Step 1: Data Import and Mesh Processing
To compare scanned data to a CAD model, the datasets must be aligned in the same coordinate system. GOM Inspect 2019 offers several alignment methods: GOM Inspect 2019 represents a landmark version in
The software provides a comprehensive toolset for tasks such as mesh processing, shape and dimensional analysis, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) analysis, trend analysis, and report generation. Its parametric concept ensures that all steps in an evaluation are traceable, guaranteeing process reliability.
The 2019 version introduced several architectural updates that prioritized processing speed, automation, and user-friendly interface customization, bridging the gap between manual inspection and fully automated inline quality control. 2. Core Features and Key Enhancements
If you don't have a CAD file, you can create "primitives" (planes, cylinders, spheres) to act as your solid reference elements. Focuses alignment on a specific functional region of
Use the Prealignment tool to get the parts close, then follow up with a Best-Fit for precision.
automatically suggests the most probable root cause for a detected deviation by integrating live manufacturing parameters and historical inspection data.
| Feature | GOM Inspect 2019 | Modern ZEISS Inspect (2025) | CloudCompare | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Free (Legacy) | ~$5,000+ / year | Free | | GD&T | Excellent (Full ISO) | Excellent (More templates) | Primitive (Via plugins) | | CAD Import | STEP, IGES, STL | STEP, IGES, Native CAD (Parasolid) | No native CAD comparison | | Reporting | PDF + 3D PDF | Fully automated WYSIWYG | None (Requires scripting) | | Mesh Editing | Basic (Fill holes, smooth) | Advanced (AI hole filling) | Excellent (Full editing suite) |
Load your mesh data (typically STL or PLY) and your CAD file (STEP, IGES).