Precision Metrology Services in the UK
Accurate results you can trust, from traceable measurement to detailed 3D CAD models.
ISO 9001 certified • Rolls-Royce approved • UKAS-calibrated CMMs
Rolls Royce Approved
Certified supplier
ISO 9001:2015
Quality assured
UKAS Calibrated
Traceable CMM accuracy
Next Day Service
When you need it fast
30+ Years Experience
Since 1995
About AB Technology (Newark) Ltd.
Since 1995, AB Technology has helped customers solve dimensional measurement and reverse engineering challenges. Today, our specialist engineering team works across CMM inspection and programming, 3D scanning and reverse engineering, selecting the approach that best suits what each project needs to achieve.
As a small specialist company, the engineers who assess your requirement remain closely involved in the work itself. This gives you direct technical communication, continuity throughout the project and a practical route to the result you need.
Our Core Services
From prototype verification through to production support and legacy part recovery, we help customers understand, measure and document their components with confidence. Explore our core services below.
CMM Inspection
Your parts measured accurately, with traceable results, from 1-off part inspection through to full production runs. All work carried out on UKAS-calibrated CMMs within an ISO 9001 certified quality management system.
Reverse Engineering
Your physical part, converted into a functional CAD model you can use for manufacture, stress-analysis, or design. Ideal for legacy components, discontinued parts, and bought-in items without drawings or models.
CMM Programming
We provide CMM programming services for offline development and optimisation of inspection routines, delivering reliable, repeatable measurement programs tailored to your parts, software and reporting needs.
3D Scanning
We turn your real-world objects into detailed 3D models. Using professional-grade scanners, we capture complex geometries for reverse engineering, inspection, and 3D printing. Available in-house or on-site at your facility.
First Article Inspection
Independent verification that a new or modified production process is producing parts to specification. Full dimensional inspection against a ballooned drawing, with AS9100-compliant Form 3 FAI reports.
Why UK Manufacturers Choose AB Technology
We deliver precision measurement solutions that save you time, reduce costs, and ensure quality compliance
Transparent Fixed-Price Quotes
Know exactly what you’ll pay upfront. No hidden fees, no surprises. Fixed pricing for defined projects or competitive hourly rates for flexible scopes.
Rapid Turnaround Times
Working to tight deadlines? Call us and we could be measuring your component the following day.
Advanced Renishaw Technology
5-Axis REVO-2 head with RSP2 & RSP3 scanning probes deliver micron-level accuracy. Fully maintained and UKAS calibrated equipment you can trust.
Comprehensive Inspection Reports
Detailed dimensional analysis, GD&T verification, and first article inspection reports in PDF and CSV formats. All traceable to international standards.
On-Site & In-House Services
Can’t transport your part? We bring our portable 3D scanning equipment to you! Need high precision measurements in a temperature-controlled environment? Send your parts to our Nottinghamshire facility.
Expert Technical Support
30 years of metrology knowledge at your service. From aerospace to automotive, medical devices to defence, and of course direct to consumer.
Get Your Free Quote
Send us your requirements today. We’ll respond with a transparent, no-obligation quote.
Industries We Serve
Precision metrology services across critical UK manufacturing sectors
✈️ Aerospace & Defence
Precision measurement for turbine blades, engine components, and critical aerospace parts. Rolls-Royce approved supplier with proven expertise in aerofoil inspection and complex GD&T verification.
⚡ Energy & Power Generation
Precision measurement for gas turbine components and power-generation systems, including turbine blades, casings, rotor assemblies, and other critical rotating parts used in the energy sector
🏥 Medical Devices
Quality-critical inspection for implants, surgical instruments, and precision medical components. Full traceability measurements for regulatory compliance.
🏭 General Manufacturing
Supporting UK manufacturers across tooling, moulds, fixtures, and precision-engineered components with flexible measurement solutions tailored to your production requirements.
Real Projects, Real Results
Discover how we’ve helped UK manufacturers solve complex measurement challenges
AEROSPACE • ON-SITE 3D SCANNING • HERITAGE PRESERVATION
Inside Vulcan Bomber XL426
On-site 3D scanning inside the fuel tank of the historic Cold War bomber to enabling GKN Aerospace to manufacture modern replacement bladders for this preserved aircraft.
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Challenge: Scanning inside 3-metre fuel tank
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Solution: Handheld laser scanner with marker tracking
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Deliverable: Accurate 3D model of the fuel tank
AUTOMOTIVE • 3D SCANNING • REVERSE ENGINEERING
Custom Manifold from Cosworth Casting
Combined 3D laser scanning with CMM inspection to transform a Cosworth casting into a custom Subaru Impreza inlet manifold, complete with production-ready engineering drawings.
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Challenge: No original CAD data for either component
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Solution: 3D scanning + CMM verification + CAD modelling
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Result: Production-ready 2D drawings with machining specs
What our clients are saying
I recently hit a snag with a project that required a number of models to be amended and converted into a specific format at very short notice. Without a quick solution, it would have caused a significant delay to the project timeline.
Robert was incredibly helpful throughout the process. He was responsive, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was completed correctly and quickly. Thanks to his support, we managed to keep the project moving forward with minimal disruption.
If you’re looking for reliable and professional CAD support, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
Pricing
Our pricing is flexible and quotations can be structured to suit your project and accounting requirements.
Fixed Cost
- Free quotation.
- No obligation.
- Ideal if you have a fixed requirement.
- Suitable for jobs of all sizes.
Hourly Rate
- Free estimate.
- No obligation.
- Ideal if your requirements are variable.
- Best for on-going support.