The measuring methodology developed in subproject C06 provides an efficient analysis of the thermal and thermo-elastic behaviour of machine tools. Contactless measurement of deformations and displacements by means of close-range photogrammetry, as well as temperature measurement using selective thermography make possible high structural resolution with minimal instrumentation and measurement execution effort. In conjunction with distributed data logging, Data acquired inside and outside the control are considered and provide information for a comprehensive database for analysis.