Metrology as a Service (MaaS)
Access advanced CMM inspection, 3D scanning, and first article inspection services without the capital cost. Our scalable metrology service gives you expert support and measurement capacity whenever you need it, keeping your quality high and overheads low.
Metrology as a Service (MaaS) is an on-demand inspection model that lets you leverage advanced measurement technology without buying or maintaining it yourself. In practice, you simply send us parts (whether a single prototype or regular batches) and our UK-based lab handles everything – from CMM inspection to 3D scanning and First Article Inspections. This flexibility means you avoid tying up capital in expensive machines and spare staff, yet gain instant access to the latest equipment and expert analysis.
Key Benefits of MaaS
- Zero Capital Outlay: Pay per service, not capital or maintenance costs. Meet all your metrology needs without upfront investment, freeing funds and avoiding depreciation.
- Scalable Capacity: Our team and equipment scale with your demand. We can take on extra work during your peaks or pause service when volumes drop.
- Metrology-Grade Equipment: Latest multi-axis CMMs and 3D scanners in our temperature-controlled lab. UKAS-calibrated CMMs ensure traceability for aerospace, automotive, and other engineering sectors.
- Experience and Expertise: 30+ years of metrology leadership. Skilled metrologists ensure your quality is under control and every measurement is reliable.
- Speed and Reliability: Fast responses and rapid processing mean your parts are inspected quickly, keeping your production on schedule.
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Our Metrology Services
We offer a complete suite of dimensional inspection services as part of our MaaS. All CMM-based work and First Article Inspections are performed at our dedicated UK lab, giving full control over calibration and environment. Our main services include:
CMM Inspection
High-precision coordinate measuring machines at our lab measure parts using tactile probes and advanced sensors. Our CMMs capture size, form, and position with micron-level accuracy. Detailed inspection reports, including first-article reports, meet AS9102/PPAP requirements.
3D Scanning
Digitise physical parts for redesign, reverse engineering, or 3D printing. Our scanners capture fine detail and complex geometry, producing accurate digital models that can be used for design updates or additive manufacturing.
First Article Inspection
When launching a new part, our first-article service provides full dimensional of the initial sample. This production-validation process (often required by AS9102 or PPAP protocols) verifies your production process produces fully conforming parts.
Quality Consulting
We perform Measurement System Analysis, including Gage R&R studies, to quantify and minimise measurement uncertainty, helping you maintain consistent quality.
Flexible Partnership for UK Engineers
Our MaaS offering complements your in-house inspection capabilities. We handle complex parts, specialised measurements, or overflow work during production peaks. All CMM results are delivered as easy-to-understand PDF reports with measurement plots, and numeric data can be provided in CSV format for seamless integration with digital systems and Industry 4.0 workflows. This combination of expert support, flexible capacity, and digital-ready data keeps your inspection process accurate, efficient, and scalable.
Why Use Metrology as a Service?
Metrology as a Service gives your business the flexibility to stay agile while maintaining the highest quality and compliance standards, even for aerospace or automotive parts. You benefit from our up-to-date equipment and expert metrologists on demand, without the need for extra machines or staff. When production demand rises, we step in to support you; when volumes fall, your costs adjust accordingly. This MaaS model provides reliable, scalable inspection solutions that keep your operations efficient and competitive.
Get in touch today to discuss your metrology requirements or request a quote and see how our MaaS offering can support your production.
About Us
AB Technology started out as an independent CMM Inspection & Programming company based near Nottingham, UK. Over the last 30 years, we have expanded our services to include 3D scanning and reverse engineering, serving customers of all sizes, across an array of industry sectors, both domestically and internationally.
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AB Technology (Newark) Ltd.
Unit 8, Crewe Close
Blidworth
Nottinghamshire
NG21 0TA
United Kingdom
