Abstract: The invention concerns a method for the contactless scanning of three-dimensional objects (1). The objects are scanned using a bundled light beam (7), preferably using a laser beam. The object is scanned in at least two different measuring sections. When scanning in two different measuring sections, the measuring lines on the object (1) are not parallel. As an alternative or additional option, the object (1) is rotated during one measuring operation and not during the other.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement (e.g. based on triangulation) for scanning objects (1.1, 1.2) with a light beam, during which this light beam is moved relative to the surface of the object (1.1, 1.2). The arrangement comprises at least two object holders and means for generating at least one light beam per object (1.1, 1.2) and comprises light receivers assigned to each light beam. The inventive arrangement enables at least two objects (1.1, 1.2) to be scanned at the same time To this end, at least two measuring heads are used, which illuminate the objects by using a common system of mirrors and which scan the surface of the objects.