This talks about using scanning in place of a profilometer in stamping die making.

http://autotestnews.com/nist-develops-new-approach-to-surface-profiling/

Pakistan Stamping Dies

Looks like Pakistan is learning to make stamping dies as well.

http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=72820

Circle Grid Analysis Software

I would imagine that this course is pretty good because it is taught by Stuart Keeler, who invented CGA.

http://www.pma.org/PMAPdfs/07CircleGridAnalysis.pdf

Sensors: Masters of Stamping Press Damage Control - 4/30/2007 - Design News

This article shows channels machined in a stamping die in which proximity sensor cables are routed. One interesting things is that Die manufacturers are starting to develop people who are responsible for selecting and installing sensors in dies.

http://www.designnews.com/article/CA6417863.html?industryid=43651&text=sensors%3A+masters+of+damage+control