Adrian Boud
Director & Founder
BEng Engineering Science & Technology (Loughborough) | Founded AB Technology 1995
Background & Education
Adrian holds a BEng in Engineering Science and Technology from Loughborough and has over 30 years of experience in precision measurement and manufacturing. He founded AB Technology in 1995, building it into a leading metrology services provider.
Core Focus
Adrian steers the company’s strategic direction while remaining hands-on with all aspects of measurement and reverse engineering. He specialises in providing elegant solutions for complex metrology challenges.
European Gas Turbines Experience
Before founding AB Technology, Adrian worked at European Gas Turbines as a manufacturing engineer where he developed deep expertise in aerospace component manufacturing:
- 5-Axis Machining Specialist – Responsible for machining complex blisk aerofoils and impellers
- CMM Measurement – Later expanded role to include coordinate measuring machine inspection and quality control
- Aerofoil Components – Gained extensive experience in the manufacturing and inspection
- Blisk Technology – Worked on disc/blade integrated components and machining from solid blisks
Building AB Technology
Since establishing AB Technology in 1995, Adrian has:
- Built the company from the ground up into a trusted provider of metrology and reverse engineering services
- Developed expertise across CMM inspection, 3D scanning, and reverse engineering disciplines
- Established relationships with advanced manufacturing centres and aerospace industry clients
- Maintained a hands-on approach to complex measurement challenges while steering strategic growth
- Built a reputation for delivering pragmatic solutions to intricate metrology problems
Featured Project
Leading the 3D scanning project for the restoration of St Alban’s church, showcasing AB Technology’s ability to tackle heritage and conservation work alongside traditional industrial projects. The project involved precision scanning of intricate stonework to support the accurate restoration of the building’s historic features. Read the full case study.
Technical Expertise
Reverse Engineering
QuickSurface | SolidWorks
CMM Inspection
Modus | MeasureMax
Aerofoil Specialist
Blisks | Discs | Blades
Manufacturing Engineering
5-Axis Machining
Complex Problem Solving
Simplistic Solutions for Complex Challenges
