ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the measurement and characterisation of surface topography in additive manufacturing applications. In the first part of the chapter, the main surface measurement technologies are illustrated and their applicability to measure additively manufactured surfaces is discussed. In the second part of the chapter, the available methods for surface topography characterisation starting from measured data are discussed, covering texture parameters and less conventional approaches to describe surface topography. The chapter highlights the challenges of surface measurement and characterisation in the specific context of additive manufacturing and discusses the areas where further research and development is required.
