2D/3D vision sensor system comprised of a light source and an optical sensor for inline assembly verification, rapid recognition of defects, quick identification of object types and recognition of objects position in 3D space; vision sensor system comprised of a light source and an optical sensor for capturing 3D data; coordinate measuring machines; portable articulated measurement devices for measuring physical properties of objects; time recording apparatus; portable laser measurement scanners for measuring physical properties of objects; laser measurement scanners for measuring physical properties of objects; downloadable computer software used to display 3D data and measurements from the 3D data for use with coordinate measuring machines; downloadable computer software used to display, modify, or provide measurements from 3D data for use in measurement equipment for computer-aided manufacturing equipment; and user manuals for the aforementioned software, all sold as a unit; downloadable computer software used to display, modify, register, or provide measurements based on 3D data for use with laser measurement scanners, and user manuals, all sold as a unit; portable laser measurement scanner for measuring physical properties of objects and laser measurement scanners for measuring physical properties of objects; handheld 3D scanner capable of providing midrange measurement volume for use in a variety of industrial and scientific applications including forensics and architecture engineering and constructions services.;