inspect is the leading European specialist journal for image processing and optical measuring technology in industrial applications. It is read by engineers and experts in all sectors of industry who make decisions for the use and purchase of components, products and technologies. The English language special issue inspect international provides competent, detailed and up-to-the-minute information about components, technologies, turnkey systems and applications, as well as material testing and measurement systems. inspect international also presents application examples and technological developments which cannot be categorised as industrial production, but which are of great relevance to the market.