What Hi-Tech Metrology does

Hi-Tech Metrology Pty Ltd is an Australian value-added distributor and integrator of high-precision dimensional metrology solutions, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Hallam, Victoria, with 19 employees. The company represents and supports a portfolio of global manufacturers including Hexagon (CMMs, portable arms, Leica laser trackers, AICON tube inspection), Sylvac (optical measurement), Polhemus (electromagnetic motion tracking), Micro-Vu (vision systems), Creaform (handheld 3D scanners), InnovMetric (PolyWorks software), and Trimos, combined with metrology software (PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, InSpec, Reflex SCAN+). Products span bridge CMMs, shop floor CMMs, portable articulated arms, optical and multisensor systems, laser and white light scanners, laser trackers, height gauges, and 3D metrology software, collectively covering quality control, inspection, reverse engineering, and 3D modeling applications.

The company serves manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand in verticals including aerospace and defense (BAE Systems, Nezkot), automotive (Carbon Revolution, Ryco, Pedders), medical devices (Cook Medical, SGE Analytical Science), pharmaceuticals (Alternative Engineering), food and beverage (Norco), water heating (Rheem), education (RMIT University, Australian Institute of Sport), and general manufacturing (Bucher Municipal, Nupress Tools, SES Group, Sprintex, Tubeworx). Customers range from large enterprises to small workshops (e.g., Waddell Engineering, 5 employees). Melbourne operations are ISO 9001:2015 certified, enabling participation in regulated accounts.

Revenue is generated through a mix of capital hardware sales (one-time), software resale (PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, InSpec), and a substantial professional services overlay including contract programming, training (PC-DMIS, InSpec, PolyWorks, GD&T), calibration and repairs, software maintenance, and CMM retrofits. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with engineers providing on-site demonstrations, supplemented by trade shows (Austech, AIMEX), a structured case-study library, and phone/email contact. The model is differentiated from pure resellers by local in-house calibration, multi-vendor technical expertise, and bundled services, which together create switching costs around installed software and part programs.

Name

Hi-Tech Metrology

Legal name

Hi-Tech Metrology Pty Ltd

Website

https://hitechmetrology.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hi-Tech Metrology is an Australian distributor and integrator of precision metrology equipment (CMMs, portable arms, laser trackers, 3D scanners) and software, serving manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand in aerospace, automotive, medical, and general industrial sectors with bundled calibration, training, and programming services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metrology Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

Keywords

• Precision metrology equipment
• Coordinate measuring machines
• Portable measurement arms
• 3D scanning solutions
• Industrial quality control

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Metrology Equipment Sales: Sale of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), portable measurement arms, vision systems, laser trackers, 3D scanners, and optical measurement systems from manufacturers including Hexagon, Sylvac, Leica, Polhemus, Micro-Vu, Creaform, and AICON.
2. Metrology Software Sales: Resale and distribution of metrology software including PC-DMIS, PolyWorks suite (Inspector, Modeler,|DataLoop), and InSpec vision software.
3. Contract Programming Services: Metrology part programming services for new parts, urgent projects, and first-off submissions. Can be performed at customer facility or offline at Hi-Tech Metrology.
4. Training Services: Training packages for new equipment installations and ongoing skills development covering PC-DMIS, InSpec, PolyWorks, GD&T, CMMs, vision systems, portable arms, laser trackers, and scanners.
5. CMM Upgrades and Retrofits: From software-only upgrades to complete machine retrofits including new PC, software, control system replacement, and rewiring services for legacy CMMs.
6. Calibration and Service: Stationary CMM calibration, arm calibration and verification, service and repairs, software maintenance, and contract measurement services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hi-Tech Metrology is a value-added distributor and integrator of high-precision dimensional metrology solutions for industrial customers across Australia and New Zealand. The company sells coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), portable measurement arms, laser trackers, 3D scanners, optical measurement systems, and metrology software from manufacturers such as Hexagon, Sylvac, Leica, Polhemus, Micro-Vu, Creaform, and PolyWorks. It complements these products with in-house services including CMM calibration, arm calibration and verification, contract programming, contract measurement, training, and CMM upgrades/retrofits.

Product overview

Hi-Tech Metrology is a provider of high-precision measurement and metrology solutions combining products from world-leading manufacturers (Hexagon, Sylvac, Leica, Polhemus, PolyWorks, Micro-Vu, Creaform, Trimos) with support services. The portfolio includes fixed CMM systems (MAESTRO all-digital CMM, CROMA Touch CMM), portable measurement solutions (ROMER/Absolute Arms, HandySCAN 3D scanners, Leica laser trackers), optical dimensional systems (Sylvac Scan range), 3D metrology software (PolyWorks|Inspector, PolyWorks|DataLoop, PC-DMIS), and vision-based systems (Micro-Vu Vertex). Services encompass calibration, repairs, contract programming, training, and CMM retrofits. The company was established in 1992 and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MAESTRO CMM First all-digital, fully connected coordinate measuring machine engineered for speed, ease-of-use, real-time data connectivity, and long-term adaptability as an IIoT device, targeting modern manufacturing quality control needs.
• CROMA Touch CMM Cost-effective air bearing bridge-type coordinate measuring machine designed to improve quality control across production processes, combining advanced frame design with patented technology and PC-DMIS operation.
• Leica Absolute Tracker AT500 Ultra-long-range laser tracker for large-volume measurement with integrated batteries, built-in controller, PowerLock line-of-sight recovery, and measurement volume up to 320m diameter, designed for portable and easy setup use.
• Leica B-Probe Plus Wireless handheld 6DoF probing accessory for the Leica Absolute Tracker AT500, featuring live display read-out, up to 6 hours battery runtime, and +/-16 degree acceptance angle for hidden point measurement.
• Polhemus VIPER Motion Tracker Fastest and most customizable electromagnetic motion tracker with update rates up to 960Hz, latency as low as 1ms, up to 16 sensors per system, and Fly True Technology for distortion mitigation.
• Sylvac Scan Optical Measurement Systems Fast and precise optical dimensional measurement system for cylindrical parts (S25, S65, S76, S145, S185L models) with Reflex SCAN+ software enabling measurement without prior programming and typical cycle times under 30 seconds.
• PolyWorks|Inspector Software Powerful industrial 3D metrology software for controlling tool or part dimensions, diagnosing manufacturing issues, guiding assembly building through real-time measurements, and overseeing assembled product quality using point cloud digitizers and probing devices.
• PolyWorks|DataLoop Cloud Platform Next-generation enterprise-wide data management solution for sharing 3D measurement data and results, providing digital collaboration with multiplatform access, concurrent editing, visual monitoring widgets, and Azure AD/SAML 2.0 authentication.
• PC-DMIS CMM Software World's leading metrology software for CMMs available in PRO, CAD, CAD++, and Portable versions offering part programming, CAD model import/export, advanced scanning, and flexible reporting capabilities.
• HandySCAN 3D BLACK Series Scanners Creaform handheld 3D scanner series for high-resolution data capture, including the HandySCAN BLACK Elite model used for reverse engineering, in-field measurement, and CAD modelling applications.
• Stationary CMM Calibration Service Accredited calibration service for fixed coordinate measuring machines performed by Hi-Tech Metrology engineers to ensure measurement accuracy and compliance.
• Arm Calibration & Verification Service Calibration and verification service for portable measurement arms, performed locally in Australia to minimise equipment downtime.
• Contract Programming Service Metrology part programming services for new parts, urgent projects, and first-off submissions, performed either at the customer facility or offline at Hi-Tech Metrology's facility.
• Training Services Training packages for new equipment installations and ongoing skills development covering PC-DMIS, InSpec, PolyWorks, GD&T, CMMs, vision systems, portable arms, laser trackers, and scanners.
• CMM Upgrades and Retrofits Service From software-only upgrades to complete machine retrofits including new PC, software, control system replacement, and rewiring services for legacy CMMs.
• Service and Repairs Hardware repair and ongoing service support for coordinate measuring machines, portable arms, scanners, and laser trackers delivered by Hi-Tech Metrology field engineers.
• Software Maintenance Ongoing maintenance and support contracts for metrology software packages including PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, and InSpec.
• Contract Measurement Service Outsourced measurement services using Hi-Tech Metrology's metrology equipment for customers who require measurement work without owning their own systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sylvac Scan typically pays back in under 6 months with cycle times <30 seconds vs 10-30 minutes with traditional methods
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hexagon MetrologycoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary manufacturer partner for CMMs (CROMA, MAESTRO, Global, Discovery, Sheffield), sensors, and PC-DMIS software. Long-standing relationship since 1992 origin of business. Exclusive distribution and support in Australia/New Zealand.
• SylvaccoreTechnology or IntegrationSwiss manufacturer of optical measurement machines (Scan S25, S65, S76, S145) and digital instruments. Products feature Swiss precision mechanics and Reflex-Scan+ software.
• Leica Geosystems (Hexagon)coreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of Leica Absolute Tracker AT500 laser trackers, B-Probe Plus, and related measurement systems. All-in-one portable measurement solutions.
• PolhemuscoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of VIPER electromagnetic motion tracking systems with ultra-fast 960Hz update rates and FTT distortion mitigation technology.
• InnovMetric (PolyWorks)coreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware partner for PolyWorks 3D metrology software suite including Inspector, Modeler, and DataLoop. Exclusive reseller in Australia and New Zealand for PolyWorks 2026 with AI assistant capabilities.
• Micro-VucoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of Vertex vision and multi-sensor measurement systems used extensively across customer base for vision-based inspection.
• CreaformcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of HandySCAN BLACK Elite portable 3D scanners used for reverse engineering and product design applications.
• AICON (Hexagon)coreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of TubeInspect HS system for wire and tube measurement used by Ace Wire for bent wire product inspection.
• Romer (Hexagon)coreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of Absolute Arm portable coordinate measuring machines and tube inspection arms with carbon fiber construction and absolute encoders.
• Brown & Sharpe (Hexagon)coreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of Global Performance CMMs including units supplied to RMIT and Waddell Engineering for advanced manufacturing and precision tooling.
• Industrial Tooling Limited (NZ)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew Zealand reseller for Hi-Tech Metrology products including PC-DMIS and CMM equipment for Tyco Flow Control Hamilton operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Trescal: Global calibration services provider with ANZ operations. Comparable because Trescal delivers metrology calibration and asset-management services that overlap with Hi-Tech's calibration and verification business, including for CMMs and portable arms.
• InnovMetric Software (PolyWorks): Manufacturer of PolyWorks metrology software and Hi-Tech's core software partner. Comparable because InnovMetric sells PolyWorks directly in other regions (NA, Europe, Asia) and competes with Hi-Tech's reseller value-add; also represents the upstream channel principal whose direct-sales stance is a structural risk to Hi-Tech.
• Creaform (AMETEK): Manufacturer of HandySCAN 3D scanners and one of Hi-Tech's core hardware partners. Sells directly in major markets and competes with Hi-Tech's distribution role in geographies outside ANZ; relevant as both a supplier and a potential direct-channel threat.

Broad incumbents

• Mitutoyo: Japanese manufacturer of precision measurement instruments including CMMs, vision systems, hand tools, and form testers. Direct competitor across most product categories Hi-Tech distributes, with its own ANZ sales subsidiary competing for the same enterprise customers.
• Renishaw: UK-based manufacturer of CMM probes, portable measurement systems (Equator), and encoder products. Competes with Hexagon-sourced products Hi-Tech distributes and is a principal alternative source for industrial metrology customers globally.
• Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology: Global manufacturer of CMMs, optical systems, and CT-based industrial metrology. Overlaps with Hi-Tech's product portfolio but as a much larger OEM with direct sales across most major markets, including Australia through its own subsidiaries.
• Nikon Metrology: Manufacturer of industrial CMMs, X-ray and CT inspection systems, laser scanners, and optical measurement tools. Competes across multiple categories Hi-Tech distributes, particularly portable CMM arms and laser scanners, with global direct-sales coverage.
• FARO Technologies: US manufacturer of 3D measurement, imaging, and realization hardware including the FaroArm and laser trackers. Competes with Hexagon's Romer/Absolute Arm and Leica tracker lines that Hi-Tech distributes; a substitute supplier for the same portable-measurement use cases.

Direct peers

• Exact Metrology: US-based Hexagon distributor and integrator of CMMs, 3D scanners, and portable arms with similar value-added reseller model. Closest business-model peer outside ANZ, offering equipment sales alongside scanning, programming, and training services to industrial customers.

Regional players

• Wenzel Group: German CMM and metrology software manufacturer with European-centric sales. Comparable because Wenzel is an alternative OEM source for high-precision CMMs and metrology software that competes with Hexagon-sourced products Hi-Tech distributes, though primarily in EMEA rather than ANZ.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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