# AB Technology (Newark) Ltd. > AB Technology, also known as ABT, is a UK precision engineering and metrology company specialising in CMM inspection, 3D scanning, reverse engineering, and dimensional measurement. Founded in 1995, AB Technology has over 30 years of experience helping manufacturers, engineers, designers, and individuals solve complex measurement and product development challenges. AB Technology provides expert measurement services for aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, engineering, and product development organisations. The company combines advanced measurement technology with practical engineering knowledge, supporting customers from initial concept through to production. The business has been ISO 9001 certified since 2002 and is a Rolls-Royce approved supplier for CMM inspection and programming. AB Technology works with organisations that require reliable measurement data, accurate inspection results, and engineering support they can trust. AB Technology supports both large multinational companies and smaller businesses, individual engineers, designers, makers, and hobbyists. Projects range from production inspection and quality control through to one-off reverse engineering, restoration, repair, and personal projects. This website contains technical information, service details, and project examples covering CMM inspection, 3D scanning, reverse engineering, first article inspection, and related metrology applications. **Company expertise:** - Founded in 1995 - over 30 years of experience in precision measurement and metrology - ISO 9001 certified since 2002 - Rolls-Royce approved supplier for CMM inspection and programming - Experienced in aerospace, automotive, and general manufacturing applications - Specialist knowledge of CMM inspection, dimensional measurement, reverse engineering, and 3D scanning - Capability to combine contact and non-contact inspection methods - Experienced engineers providing practical solutions for legacy parts, new product development, manufacturing support, restoration, and personal projects **Why AB Technology:** AB Technology combines metrology expertise with engineering understanding. The company does more than just inspect parts; it helps customers interpret requirements, select appropriate inspection methods, and create usable engineering outputs. Services are delivered with consideration for accuracy, repeatability, manufacturing requirements, and practical application. Whether supporting a global manufacturer with production quality control or helping an individual recreate a unique object, AB Technology applies the same engineering approach and attention to detail. **Key facts:** - UK-based provider of CMM inspection, CMM programming, 3D scanning, reverse engineering and first article inspection - Best entry points for technical detail: service pages, knowledge base articles, and case studies - Inspection work is carried out using calibrated equipment and controlled processes - Operates in-house CMM inspection facilities for precision measurement and verification of customer parts - Provides on-site CMM support, helping customers develop inspection processes, improve measurement capability, and get more value from their equipment - 3D scanning services cover in-house work, on-site scanning, scan-to-CAD, and scan-to-STL output - Reverse engineering services cover scan-to-CAD from physical parts and conversion of 2D drawings into 3D CAD models ## Services ### Core services - [Services](https://ab-technology.co.uk/services/): Overview of the main inspection and reverse engineering services - [CMM Inspection](https://ab-technology.co.uk/services/cmm-inspection/): Service for CMM inspection of customer parts - [CMM Programming](https://ab-technology.co.uk/services/cmm-programming/): Service for creating CMM programmes for customer's own machine - [First Article Inspection](https://ab-technology.co.uk/services/first-article-inspection/): Service providing First Article Inspection (FAI) reports (FAIR) - [Reverse Engineering](https://ab-technology.co.uk/services/reverse-engineering/): Service for reverse engineering new CAD models by scanning and measuring physical parts - [3D Scanning](https://ab-technology.co.uk/services/3d-scanning/): 3D scanning service overview ### Supporting service pages - [Metrology as a Service](https://ab-technology.co.uk/services/metrology-as-a-service/): How the flexibility of a subcontract service can help a business - [3D Scan To CAD](https://ab-technology.co.uk/services/3d-scanning/3d-scan-to-cad/): Scanning parts and producing editable CAD models - [3D Scan To STL Mesh](https://ab-technology.co.uk/services/3d-scanning/3d-scan-to-stl-mesh/): Scanning parts and producing mesh files, typically in STL format - [3D Scanning for 3D Printing](https://ab-technology.co.uk/services/3d-scanning-for-3d-printing/): Scanning parts and producing files ready for 3D printing - [On-site 3D Scanning](https://ab-technology.co.uk/services/3d-scanning/on-site-mobile-scanning/): Scanning at customer premises - [3D Scanning Small Details](https://ab-technology.co.uk/services/3d-scanning/small-objects-fine-detail/): High-resolution scanning for small parts and fine features - [3D Scanning Portfolio](https://ab-technology.co.uk/services/3d-scanning/3d-scanning-portfolio/): Example scans and capability samples - [Example Downloads](https://ab-technology.co.uk/services/3d-scanning/example-downloads/): Brief explaination of difference CAD formats with links to sample files - [Convert 2D drawings into 3D CAD models](https://ab-technology.co.uk/services/reverse-engineering/2d-to-3d-cad-model/): Recreate CAD from 2D drawings and legacy information ### Additional capability - [Software packages](https://ab-technology.co.uk/services/software-packages/): Bespoke software and automation work related to metrology and inspection ## Knowledge base Articles - [Knowledge Base](https://ab-technology.co.uk/knowledge-base/): Hub for technical explanations and background reading - [What is a ballooned drawing?](https://ab-technology.co.uk/knowledge-base/what-is-a-ballooned-drawing/): Explains ballooned drawings in inspection and how they help the process, especially first article inspection - [What is a CMM?](https://ab-technology.co.uk/knowledge-base/what-is-a-cmm/): Coordinate measuring machine (CMM) overview - [How accurate are CMMs?](https://ab-technology.co.uk/knowledge-base/how-accurate-are-cmms/): Accuracy and capability of CMMs including key terms such as MPE(E0) MPE(PFTU) and MPE(R0) - [What is 3D Scanning?](https://ab-technology.co.uk/knowledge-base/what-is-3d-scanning/): Introduction to scanning technology - [How does reverse engineering work?](https://ab-technology.co.uk/knowledge-base/how-does-reverse-engineering-work/): Practical reverse engineering workflow - [What is a First Article Inspection Report (FAIR)?](https://ab-technology.co.uk/knowledge-base/first-article-inspection/): First Article Inspection (FAI / FAIR) overview - [What is a Measurement System Analysis / Gauge R&R Study?](https://ab-technology.co.uk/knowledge-base/gauge-rr/): Gauge R&R and measurement capability study overview - [What is PPAP?](https://ab-technology.co.uk/knowledge-base/ppap/): Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) overview ## Case studies Pages - [Case Studies](https://ab-technology.co.uk/case-studies/): Hub for examples of completed projects - [A unique reverse engineering project combining CMM and 3D scanning](https://ab-technology.co.uk/case-studies/reverse-engineering-combining-cmm-and-3d-scanning/): Hybrid CMM and 3D scanning workflow example - [Metrology-as-a-Service enables early quality control with CMM inspection](https://ab-technology.co.uk/case-studies/metrology-as-a-service-enables-early-quality-control-with-cmm-inspection/): Example of how metrology as a service (MaaS) helped a company when ramping up production - [Minimising downtime with 3D scanning](https://ab-technology.co.uk/case-studies/minimising-downtime-3d-scanning/): Example of how good planning, experience and the right 3D scanning equipment helped minimise downtime when upgrading a production line - [3D scanning Vulcan Bomber XL426](https://ab-technology.co.uk/case-studies/3d-scanning-vulcan-bomber-xl426/): An interesting example of scanning a large object on-site - [Precision window and stonework restoration with 3D scanning](https://ab-technology.co.uk/case-studies/church-window-stonework-3d-scanning/): An example of scanning a large surface on a building site safely - [How we reverse engineered a casting into a custom manifold](https://ab-technology.co.uk/case-studies/how-we-reverse-engineered-casting-into-custom-manifold/): More than just measuring a part, we combined data from multiple parts and data sources to create bespoke CAD model - [Enabling CAD-based product design through reverse engineering a bicycle hanger](https://ab-technology.co.uk/case-studies/enabling-cad-based-product-design-reverse-engineering-bicycle-hanger/): Reverse engineering a part so customer can design their new part to interface with a bought-out component - [Combining 3D scanning and printing to save a door](https://ab-technology.co.uk/case-studies/combining-3d-scanning-and-3d-printing-to-save-a-door/): Scan-to-print repair example - [Preserving the past: 3D scanning a James Chesterman metallic tape measure](https://ab-technology.co.uk/case-studies/preserving-the-past-3d-scanning-james-chestermans-metallic-tape-measure/): Demonstration and heritage example ## Company - [About](https://ab-technology.co.uk/about/): Company overview - [Adrian Boud](https://ab-technology.co.uk/author/adrian/): Director and Founder profile covering background, experience, and areas of expertise - [Robert Burton](https://ab-technology.co.uk/author/robert/): Metrology Engineer profile covering background, experience, and areas of expertise - [Plant List](https://ab-technology.co.uk/plant-list/): Equipment, tooling, sensors, software, and traceability details - [Contact](https://ab-technology.co.uk/contact/): Enquiry form (contact details in footer of every page)