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Diploma in Industrial Photogrammetry and Point Clouds

Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in industrial photogrammetry and point clouds. 8 modules covering photogrammetry and projective geometry, camera calibration, target-based measurement and bundle adjustment, dense reconstruction, point cloud processing, uncertainty and verification, and industrial applications, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration800 hours · 6–8 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Apply the geometric models of close-range photogrammetry.

02

Calibrate cameras and stereo systems with traceability.

03

Carry out measurements with targets and bundle adjustment.

04

Generate dense reconstructions with different optical technologies.

05

Process point clouds through filtering, registration and segmentation.

06

Evaluate uncertainty and verify systems according to VDI/VDE 2634.

07

Integrate photogrammetry into industrial quality processes.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Optical metrology engineers working with cameras and scanners.
  • Industrial photogrammetry technicians measuring large parts and structures.
  • 3D vision engineers developing reconstruction pipelines.
  • Dimensional quality engineers in manufacturing.
  • Reverse engineering specialists.
  • Point cloud software developers.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the aerospace sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • VDI/VDE 2634 Blatt 1 (optical 3D measuring systems: imaging systems with point-by-point probing)
  • VDI/VDE 2634 Blatt 2 (optical 3D measuring systems: area-scanning systems)
  • ISO 10360-13:2021 (acceptance and reverification tests for optical 3D CMS)
  • JCGM 100:2008 (GUM) (guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement)
  • ASTM E2807 (E57 format) (3D imaging data exchange format)
  • ASTM E3125-17 (evaluating the point-to-point distance performance of medium-range 3D imaging systems)
  • ISO 10360-8:2013 (acceptance tests for CMMs with optical distance sensors)
  • Agisoft Metashape
  • COLMAP
  • CloudCompare
  • Open3D
  • GOM Inspect
Syllabus

8 modules

  1. 1.1Principles of industrial photogrammetry
  2. 1.2The pinhole camera model
  3. 1.3Radial and tangential distortion
  4. 1.4Collinearity equations
  5. 1.5Epipolar geometry and the fundamental matrix
  6. 1.6Interior and exterior orientation
  7. 1.7Point triangulation
  8. 1.8Precision and network configuration
  9. 1.9Close-range photogrammetry
  10. 1.10Workshop: simulating a camera network
  1. 2.1Calibration with Zhang planar patterns
  2. 2.2Self-calibration in bundle adjustment
  3. 2.3Brown-Conrady models
  4. 2.4Stability of camera parameters
  5. 2.5Scale bars and traceability
  6. 2.6Calibration of stereo systems
  7. 2.7Effects of temperature and focus
  8. 2.8Verification according to VDI/VDE 2634
  9. 2.9Calibration documentation
  10. 2.10Lab: camera calibration with OpenCV
  1. 3.1Retro-reflective and coded targets
  2. 3.2Sub-pixel centroid detection
  3. 3.3Least-squares bundle adjustment
  4. 3.4Control points and reference systems
  5. 3.5Gross error detection
  6. 3.6A posteriori precision analysis
  7. 3.7Commercial photogrammetry systems
  8. 3.8Dynamic deformation measurement
  9. 3.9Comparison with laser trackers
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: bundle adjustment of a part with targets
  1. 4.1Structure from Motion
  2. 4.2Dense matching and multi-view stereo
  3. 4.3Structured light projection
  4. 4.4Fringe and phase-shift scanners
  5. 4.53D digital image correlation
  6. 4.6Shiny surfaces and surface preparation
  7. 4.7Multi-view fusion
  8. 4.8Point cloud density and resolution
  9. 4.9Comparison of optical technologies
  10. 4.10Lab: SfM reconstruction with COLMAP
  1. 5.1E57, LAS and PLY formats
  2. 5.2Noise and outlier filtering
  3. 5.3Downsampling and voxelisation
  4. 5.4Normal estimation
  5. 5.5Primitive segmentation with RANSAC
  6. 5.6Registration with ICP and its variants
  7. 5.7Poisson meshing
  8. 5.8Geometric feature extraction
  9. 5.9Handling massive point clouds
  10. 5.10Lab: point cloud processing with Open3D and CloudCompare
  1. 6.1Sources of uncertainty in photogrammetry
  2. 6.2Acceptance tests according to VDI/VDE 2634
  3. 6.3ISO 10360-13 for optical systems
  4. 6.4Reference artefacts
  5. 6.5Length measurement and probing error
  6. 6.6Uncertainty budget according to the GUM
  7. 6.7Monte Carlo simulation of the measurement
  8. 6.8Environmental conditions and thermal stability
  9. 6.9System capability report
  10. 6.10Practical exercise: acceptance test with scale bars
  1. 7.1Inspection of large aerospace structures
  2. 7.2Inspection of moulds and tooling
  3. 7.3Deformation measurement in testing
  4. 7.4Reverse engineering of parts
  5. 7.5Inspection of welds and sheet metal
  6. 7.6Integration into robotic cells
  7. 7.7Measurement automation
  8. 7.83D vision with deep learning
  9. 7.9Integration with quality systems
  10. 7.10Case study: inspection of a large jig
  1. 8.1Defining the part and tolerances
  2. 8.2Designing the measurement network
  3. 8.3System calibration
  4. 8.4Capture and bundle adjustment
  5. 8.5Reconstruction and point cloud
  6. 8.6Processing and analysis
  7. 8.7Uncertainty evaluation
  8. 8.8Measurement report
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits alongside your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Agisoft Metashape, COLMAP, CloudCompare, Open3D and GOM Inspect, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures: calibration of cameras and stereo systems, photogrammetric measurement of large parts with targets and point cloud processing for inspection. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Standards covered: VDI/VDE 2634 Blatt 1, VDI/VDE 2634 Blatt 2, ISO 10360-13:2021, JCGM 100:2008 (GUM), ASTM E2807 (E57 format), ASTM E3125-17, ISO 10360-8:2013

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of VDI/VDE 2634 Blatt 1, VDI/VDE 2634 Blatt 2 and ISO 10360-13 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Agisoft Metashape, COLMAP, CloudCompare, Open3D and GOM Inspect, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a complete photogrammetric measurement of an industrial part, from network design and calibration to point cloud processing, uncertainty evaluation and the measurement report, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Part and network design
Define the part and its tolerances and design the measurement network.
System calibration
Calibrate the camera system with traceable scale references.
Capture and reconstruction
Capture the images, run the bundle adjustment and generate the point cloud.
Processing and uncertainty
Process and analyse the point cloud and evaluate the measurement uncertainty.
Final project
A measurement report, written up with a presentation and reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Optical metrology engineerIndustrial photogrammetry technician3D vision engineerDimensional quality engineerReverse engineering specialistPoint cloud software developer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Agisoft Metashape, COLMAP, CloudCompare, Open3D and GOM Inspect, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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