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Abstract

Systems and methods for performing multispectral quality control inspection scans of a physical object are disclosed. A handheld scanning device separately illuminates a physical object with a plurality of light sources and captures corresponding images of the physical object. The physical object may comprise an article of manufacture. The light sources, such as laser diodes and light-emitting diodes, use wavelengths selected for investigative and three-dimensional modeling efficacy, which may be based on translucence and fluorescence characteristics in objects being observed. The images, and a three-dimensional model derived therefrom potentially substantially immediately thereafter, form an investigative rendering that may be stored, presented, and analyzed to identify discrepancies to be further examined. Additional images, such as x-ray images obtained from other instruments, may be added to the rendering, to help more completely determine if the physical object meets particular specifications. Defective and counterfeit products may thus be more easily detected.

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