Who we are
Hi-Tech Metrology was founded in 1992 by managing director Ian Martin to support and promote the Sheffield Measurement range of Coordinate Measuring Machines throughout Australia and New Zealand. From that point on by combining an ever growing range of technologies with an impressive range of after-sales services the company has grown to become a leading supplier of metrology solutions throughout the region.
Today our extensive range of metrology and scanning equipment combined with a complete array of support services and offices throughout Australasia enable us to tailor complete solutions incorporating hardware, software and engineering for virtually any measurement or reverse engineering task.
Hi-Tech Metrology today consists of three integrated business units - Products, Services and Projects.
Our business units have been developed to help and support clients with all of their measurement needs; whether it is a capital equipment purchase, support of existing equipment, or provision of contract measurement services from our projects group. All these business units form part of a unique Australian business, one that strives to provide the best possible products and service to our existing and future customers.
Our commitment
We strive to provide world-class metrology solutions and services that enable you our customers to achieve enhanced business outcomes in terms of quality, productivity and innovation.
Ian Martin
Managing Director
After completing high school in the UK Ian migrated to Melbourne, Australia in 1974 where he joined the Gas & Fuel Corporation as an apprentice Fitter and Turner. On completion of his apprenticeship Ian gained experience in programming CNC machining centres and lathes eventually taking up an Application Engineer role with Gilbert Lodge. This led to his passion for the metrology industry and in 1992 Ian saw the need for a specialist company dedicated to the metrology sector so Hi-Tech Metrology was born.
Paul Mayberry
Operations Manager
Graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) from Monash University Paul began his Engineering career as a Product Design Engineer. Paul joined Hi-Tech Metrology in 2000 as an Applications and Support Engineer initially responsible for CMM installations, calibrations, training and servicing. Paul is now our Technical Manager responsible for supporting customers through our operations activities.
Nicole Martin
General Manager
After completing high school Nicole joined Hi-Tech in January 2009 as a trainee and is now a key member of the management team with responsibilities that include the company’s marketing activities and oversight of equipment costings, quotations, accounts, scheduling operations staff and managing business relationships. Nicole's lab X Lola can also been found in the office on an ad hoc basis to help clean out bins and run laps around the desks.
Firat Oguten
National Sales Manager
Firat is a degree-qualified mechanical engineer with over 12 years of experience in multiple roles. He worked as a Systems Engineer for 4 years designing testing and modelling electromechanical systems. Then he worked for 7 years in B2B product, solution and service sales positions for global Swiss companies Kistler and Stäubli. He has worked with customers from the automotive, aerospace, defence, plastics and railway industries with sensors, robotics, automation, monitoring & instrumentation solutions before joining Hi-Tech in 2018
Robert Flocas
Regional Sales Manager
Rob began his career in 1989, working in the CNC Machine Tools industry, at John Hart as a warehouse assistant in the Spare Parts Division. In 1995, he completed his apprenticeship as a Fitter & Machinist, then completed an Advanced Diploma in Toolmaking. Rob has industry experience in the sale, installation, and service of CNC Machinery and Metrology Systems. In 2003, he joined Rosebank Engineering and managed the Machine Tools and Metrology Sales and Service Division. He has experience with precision surface analysis, roundness analysis, 3D surface topography measurement, gauge calibration systems, optical measurement and a strong understanding of digital handheld metrology solutions and data acquisition tools. Rob joined the Hi-Tech Metrology Sales Team in August 2023 and is responsible for the NSW and New Zealand regions.
Giovanny Sanchez
Regional Sales Manager
Giovanny is a qualified Mechatronic Engineer with 13 years’ experience in CAD/CAM Software/applications and engineering systems including project management, software development/customization, design and manufacturing services. Giovanny joined Hi-Tech in 2016 and rapidly became a highly valued member of our customer support team.
Mick O'Reilly
Senior Applications Engineer
Mick joined James N Kirby in 1981 as an apprentice Fitter & Machinist moving quickly into the QC Dept where he began his metrology career. Utilising a variety of metrology equipment he quickly progressed into the position of QC supervisor ultimately looking after quality in the Automotive & Aerospace business units at Broens. Mick joined Hi-Tech Metrology in 2007 and has a wealth of experience with PC-DMIS, InSpec, and PolyWorks software utilised on a number of our hardware platforms
Danilo Vidoti
Sales & Applications Engineer
Danilo joined Hi-Tech in 2020 with comprehensive metrology experience, utilising both fixed and portable devices and associated CAD and metrology software suites. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Automation and Control Engineering, and Diploma's of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Danilo has proved an integral addition to both our applications and sales teams.
Dale Sykes
Sales & Service Engineer
Dale started his working life at Reliance Precision in the UK as an apprentice mechanical engineer, before working on CNC machines at Cummins Turbo Technologies until he became their Quality Inspector. Quality was where it was at for Dale, and with his family made the move out to Auckland in 2020. Since making the move, Dale has continued to build on his quality repertoire at Buckley Systems, Accord and most recently Rocket Lab, but now Dale has accepted the task of building on Hi-Tech’s reputation in New Zealand both in a service/applications role and sales.
David Campbell
Applications Engineer
David gained a double Bachelor degree of mechanical Engineering and Science (Mathematics) from Monash University. Upon graduating, David pursued a career in mechanical engineering gaining extensive industry experience in project management, system/component design and quality control management through critical analysis of manufacturing processes. David has held senior roles at both A.W. Bell Investment Castings and Toyota Technical Centre Australia where he has obtained a comprehensive knowledge in the Automotive, Aerospace and Defence sectors. With this wealth of knowledge David is a key member of our customer support team.
Gurvinder Singh
Applications Engineer
After completing a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Gurvinder worked as an Approval Engineer at Honda Motorcycles and Scooters in India. Whilst in this role he conducted all environmental pre-compliance tests as well as safety tests such as engine performance tests, brake performance testing, electromagnetic susceptibility & interference testing. As Quality Control Inspector at Albins Performance Transmission Gurvinder operated and programmed their Hexagon CMM along with other quality assurance equipment both within the laboratory and out on the shop floor. This wide range of engineering and metrology experience ensures Gurvinder is a valuable member of our customer support team.
Fernando Nara
Applications Engineer
Fernando joins us with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering obtained in Argentina and a Master of Engineering in Mechatronics from the University of Melbourne. Whilst In Argentina Fernando gained valuable Engineering experience in two world renowned companies, SKF and Pirelli. After relocating to Melbourne Fernando was employed by a couple of companies in roles such as a Process and Product Development Engineer and Production Engineer. Fernando has a comprehensive knowledge of SolidWorks and Inventor along with a proficient knowledge of coding and PLC programming.
John Belcher
Applications Engineer
After studying Mechatronics at the University of Western Sydney, John entered the industry as a Mechanical Design Engineer at TK Elevator, before building on his experience as an Automation Mechatronic Engineer at Lincoln Electric. John ignited a passion for scanning when he purchased the Peel2 CAD-S from Hi-Tech Metrology back in 2023, and we are excited to have him as a part of our applications team.
Shane Ryan
Service Engineer
Shane began his working life as an apprentice Electrician at Unidrive where he was responsible for servicing and maintaining a range of CNC machines. After working as a Maintenance Electrician for 13 years Shane took up a Service Engineer role at John Hart where he had his first taste of working in metrology with the Brown and Sharpe CMM’s. Shane joined Hi-Tech Metrology when we became the sole distributor for Hexagon CMM’s in 2007
Jason Lou
Service Engineer
Jason initially obtained a Bachelor of International Business after which he decided to focus on a career in Engineering obtaining a Diploma of Mechatronics and Robotics. Jason spent 10 years working at ANCA in Melbourne as both a Machine Commissioner and Continuous Improvement Engineer on their range of high precision CNC grinding machines. Prior to joining Hi-Tech Metrology Jason was a Field Service Technician involved in the maintenance and breakdown service of a range of automated shipping container handling equipment. With this diverse range of skills Jason is a key member of our customer service team.
Belinda Warke
Administration
On successful completion of year 12 VCE, Belinda undertook a certificate III in Sales & Business Marketing. She then spent 15 years in the corporate sector gaining experience in all areas of administration, customer service, training, process improvement and management. Starting with Hi-Tech in 2014, Belinda now helps to support our customers and administers much of the day to day operations of the business.
Sheryll Lua
Administration
Sheryll has worked in a variety of roles from managing and processing work orders at Shell Philippines Exploration, to working her way up through the ranks at Smart Bank, where her attention to detail really shone through. Most recently Sheryll has been working at Frontrow International, a distributor of health and beauty products, where she has managed customer orders, handled inquiries and ensured customer satisfaction was met. Sheryll joined the team at Hi-Tech in late 2023 and has quickly become an integral part of the day to day operations of the business.
Linda Martin
Accounts
Linda has been a part of the Hi-Tech Metrology team since its inception as Ian's better half. Starting her working life as a bank teller for the State Bank, Linda now looks after the accounts payable side of the business and cracks the whip to keep everyone accountable for their expenses.
Kristen Rennie
Service Administration
Graduating from Monash in 2012 with a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, Kristen is dipping her toe back in the working pool after a 7 year hiatus raising her two sons and daughter. Kristen compliments the administration team with her high level of attention to detail, entering and maintaining service records of our customers assets.
Our Partners
Our suppliers are all considered to be international leaders in their respective fields and include:
- Aicon3D - Photogrammetry and White Light Scanning
- Bowers - Digital and Analogue Bore Gauges
- Brown & Sharpe - Coordinate Measuring Machines
- Brunson - Stands, targets and calibration equipment
- Cognitens - Automated 3D scanning
- Creaform - 3D Hand-held Scanning
- DEA - Coordinate Measuring Machines
- Hexagon Metrology - Dimensional Metrology products
- Innovmetric - PolyWorks point cloud Processing Software
- Jenoptik - Surface, Form and Optical Shaft Measurement
- Leica Geosystems - Laser Trackers
- Leitz - Coordinate Measuring Machines
- MicroVu Corporation - Vision Metrology Equipment
- Polhemus - 3D scanning and motion tracking
- Rayco - Modular fixtures
- Renishaw - Indexing Heads and Probes
- Romer - Portable Arms and Scanning systems
- Sheffield Measurement - Coordinate Measuring Machines
- Sylvac - Digital Verniers, Dial Gauges and Probes
- Trimos - Height & Length Measuring Equipment