Robert Burton

Metrology Engineer

MEng Aeronautical Engineering | 13+ Years Experience

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Background & Education

I am a mechanical engineer with an MEng from Loughborough and more than ten years of practical metrology experience. At AB Technology I work on CMM inspection, 3D scanning and reverse engineering.

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Core Focus

I focus on choosing the right measurement approach for each job and delivering accurate, reliable results across CMM inspection, 3D scanning, and reverse engineering projects.

Taylor Hobson Experience

Before joining AB Technology I worked at Taylor Hobson where I gained experience across multiple departments:

Applications Team – Supported customers and contributed to new product development
UKAS Accredited Laboratory – Worked in their calibration laboratory performing traceable measurements to national standards
Centre of Excellence Team – Developed expertise in surface finish, roundness and profiler instruments
Product Development Group – Gained understanding of instrument design and manufacturing processes

Current Work at AB Technology

Since joining AB Technology I have:

Broadened my experience with coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), particularly Renishaw Modus software
Worked closely with advanced manufacturing centres on high accuracy CMM inspection for aerospace and power generation sectors
Enhanced my CAD skills for reverse engineering projects, converting scan data into production-ready models
Performed on-site 3D scanning for a wide range of industrial sectors in varying environments
Built several .NET software tools to improve internal workflows and reporting processes

Project Highlight

Scanning the internal fuel tank of Vulcan XL426 in situ to support the Vulcan to the Sky Trust charity that maintains the aircraft. Check out the case study!