OUR MISSION
Ensure that no one has to risk their
safety when live testing heavy machinery
Ensure that no one has to risk their safety when testing heavy machinery live.
OUR STORY
SafeGauge was founded by Managing Director Luke Dawson in 2019, who spent 10 years working on heavy machinery as a heavy plant mechanic in the Australian mining industry.
Concerned by the significant risks involved in machinery live work, he began working to develop wireless testing solutions designed to minimise the danger with high-risk work.
Our team's passion and commitment to safety, performance,
and efficiency has been the driving force behind SafeGauge, which is now gaining recognition from leading global industry bodies.
Today, SafeGauge proudly remains Australian-owned, with sales spanning over 15 countries. Supported by a global distribution network, the company continues to champion safer working practices in heavy industries worldwide.
SafeGauge was founded by Managing Director Luke Dawson in 2019, who spent 10 years working on heavy machinery as a heavy plant mechanic in the Australian mining industry.
Concerned by the significant risks involved in machinery live work, he began working to develop wireless testing solutions designed to minimise the danger with high-risk work.
Our team's passion and commitment to safety, performance, and efficiency have been the driving force behind SafeGauge, which is now gaining recognition from leading global industry bodies.
Today, SafeGauge proudly remains Australian-owned, with sales spanning over 15 countries. Supported by a global distribution network, the company continues to champion safer working practices in heavy industries worldwide.
OUR HISTORY
2019
The concept for the first SafeGauge product came from Luke completing a Steering & Clutch calibration on a D11 dozer, using four tetra gauges running into the "hell hole" of the machine.
SafeGauge was established on 27th March 2019 to pursue the development of a safer way to test high-pressure hydraulic systems. Luke worked with Steve Chick, who is now our senior engineer, to develop the wireless pressure transducer and MultiTool, which was tested and proven on-site with BHP, Mt Arthur Coal.
The wireless tooling design received BHP "Bright Spot" recognition, which attracted attention from other sites and mining organisations across Australia.
2020
Partnerships between trusted Australian manufacturers and suppliers have been established to create our supply chain, which remains strong today.
The one prototype available was used for demonstrations to sell the first 50 production kits throughout Australia during the initial challenges presented by Covid-19.
Established a customer base of tier 1 mining companies and OEMs. Awarded the highly commended Startup of the Year by the Hunter Manufacturing Awards, helping grow the team from two to four.
2021
Moved into a shared facility with the Melt Accelerator in Warners Bay, NSW. This was our first office and warehouse where we established initial design and production supply chain processes.
Working with our customers on new "live work" safety challenges drove us to start the development of new solutions. Next, we designed a wireless Dial Indicator in collaboration with a student from the University of Newcastle for their final year engineering project.
Closed our first seed capital raise round with funding of $1.6M supported by the Sydney Angels, Pipeline Capital, and other individual investors. Growing to a team of six.
2022
The Dial Indicator was released to market with a significant uptake from both existing and new customers. Several improvements from the original version were quickly brought to market in response to customer feedback.
Feedback from the industry prompted us to design the Tachometer and a new version of the PT with improved accuracy and reliability. We're expanding our team and capabilities to design what our customers need with faster speed to market.
Awarded winner of the NSW Mineral Council Small Business of the Year, HMA Excellence in Product Design Award, and Good Design Australia. Expanding to a team of ten.
2023
Customers who required data capture and reporting helped our team develop the MultiTool Pro, launched at IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference). This provided further safety benefits, efficiency gains, and accurate data capture, helping to provide more value to the user.
Established a distribution network in North America, South America, and South Africa through trusted partners. With stock held in over 10 countries, helped provide needed solutions to the global market. Western Australia CORE Hot 30 award winner for Equipment Innovation.
Collaboration with South Metro TAFE, Westrac training institute and others to help train the next generation of Heavy Vehicle technicians using SafeGauge tooling.
2024
New office opened in Arizona, USA, with Founder Luke Dawson relocating to continue driving global growth through existing distributors and OEM partnerships.
The Push Rod, Laser Measurement, next Gen Pressure Transducer, and the SafeGauge App were released to market. Suitable for a broader range of the industry, including affordable entry-level options for individuals.
Major rollout with Hastings Deering CAT across Queensland and the Northern Territory, Australia. Providing custom kits to all branch facilities and field service vehicles.
Westrac CAT is officially offering the SafeGauge product as a partner throughout New South Wales and Western Australia. Providing add-on options for new machine purchases and ongoing maintenance tools.
2019
The concept for the first SafeGauge product came from Luke completing a Steering & Clutch calibration on a D11 dozer, using four tetra gauges running into the "hell hole" of the machine.
SafeGauge was established on 27th March 2019 to pursue the development of a safer way to test high-pressure hydraulic systems. Luke worked with Steve Chick, who is now our senior engineer, to develop the wireless pressure transducer and MultiTool, which was tested and proven on-site with BHP, Mt Arthur Coal.
The wireless tooling design received BHP "Bright Spot" recognition, which attracted attention from other sites and mining organisations across Australia.
2020
Partnerships between trusted Australian manufacturers and suppliers have been established to create our supply chain, which remains strong today.
The one prototype available was used for demonstrations to sell the first 50 production kits throughout Australia during the initial challenges presented by Covid-19.
Established a customer base of tier 1 mining companies and OEMs. Awarded the highly commended Startup of the Year by the Hunter Manufacturing Awards, helping grow the team from two to four.
2021
Moved into a shared facility with the Melt Accelerator in Warners Bay, NSW. This was our first office and warehouse where we established initial design and production supply chain processes.
Working with our customers on new "live work" safety challenges drove us to start the development of new solutions. Next, we designed a wireless Dial Indicator in collaboration with a student from the University of Newcastle for their final year engineering project.
Closed our first seed capital raise round with funding of $1.6M supported by the Sydney Angels, Pipeline Capital, and other individual investors. Growing to a team of six.
2022
The Dial Indicator was released to market with a significant uptake from both existing and new customers. Several improvements from the original version were quickly brought to market in response to customer feedback.
Feedback from the industry prompted us to design the Tachometer and a new version of the PT with improved accuracy and reliability. We're expanding our team and capabilities to design what our customers need with faster speed to market.
Awarded winner of the NSW Mineral Council Small Business of the Year, HMA Excellence in Product Design Award, and Good Design Australia. Expanding to a team of ten.
2023
Customers who required data capture and reporting helped our team develop the MultiTool Pro, launched at IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference). This provided further safety benefits, efficiency gains, and accurate data capture, helping to provide more value to the user.
Established a distribution network in North America, South America, and South Africa through trusted partners. With stock held in over 10 countries, helped provide needed solutions to the global market. Western Australia CORE Hot 30 award winner for Equipment Innovation.
Collaboration with South Metro TAFE, Westrac training institute and others to help train the next generation of Heavy Vehicle technicians using SafeGauge tooling.
2024
New office opened in Arizona, USA, with Founder Luke Dawson relocating to continue driving global growth through existing distributors and OEM partnerships.
The Push Rod, Laser Measurement, next Gen Pressure Transducer, and the SafeGauge App were released to market. Suitable for a broader range of the industry, including affordable entry-level options for individuals.
Major rollout with Hastings Deering CAT across Queensland and the Northern Territory, Australia. Providing custom kits to all branch facilities and field service vehicles.
Westrac CAT is officially offering the SafeGauge product as a partner throughout New South Wales and Western Australia. Providing add-on options for new machine purchases and ongoing maintenance tools.
2019
The concept for the first SafeGauge product came from Luke completing a Steering & Clutch calibration on a D11 dozer, using four tetra gauges running into the "hell hole" of the machine.
SafeGauge was established on 27th March 2019 to pursue the development of a safer way to test high-pressure hydraulic systems. Luke worked with Steve Chick, who is now our senior engineer, to develop the wireless pressure transducer and MultiTool, which was tested and proven on-site with BHP, Mt Arthur Coal.
The wireless tooling design received BHP "Bright Spot" recognition, which attracted attention from other sites and mining organisations across Australia.
2020
Partnerships between trusted Australian manufacturers and suppliers have been established to create our supply chain, which remains strong today.
The one prototype available was used for demonstrations to sell the first 50 production kits throughout Australia during the initial challenges presented by Covid-19.
Established a customer base of tier 1 mining companies and OEMs. Awarded the highly commended Startup of the Year by the Hunter Manufacturing Awards, helping grow the team from two to four.
2021
Moved into a shared facility with the Melt Accelerator in Warners Bay, NSW. This was our first office and warehouse where we established initial design and production supply chain processes.
Working with our customers on new "live work" safety challenges drove us to start the development of new solutions. Next, we designed a wireless Dial Indicator in collaboration with a student from the University of Newcastle for their final year engineering project.
Closed our first seed capital raise round with funding of $1.6M supported by the Sydney Angels, Pipeline Capital, and other individual investors. Growing to a team of six.
2022
The Dial Indicator was released to market with a significant uptake from both existing and new customers. Several improvements from the original version were quickly brought to market in response to customer feedback.
Feedback from the industry prompted us to design the Tachometer and a new version of the PT with improved accuracy and reliability. We're expanding our team and capabilities to design what our customers need with faster speed to market.
Awarded winner of the NSW Mineral Council Small Business of the Year, HMA Excellence in Product Design Award, and Good Design Australia. Expanding to a team of ten.
2023
Customers who required data capture and reporting helped our team develop the MultiTool Pro, launched at IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference). This provided further safety benefits, efficiency gains, and accurate data capture, helping to provide more value to the user.
Established a distribution network in North America, South America, and South Africa through trusted partners. With stock held in over 10 countries, helped provide needed solutions to the global market. Western Australia CORE Hot 30 award winner for Equipment Innovation.
Collaboration with South Metro TAFE, Westrac training institute and others to help train the next generation of Heavy Vehicle technicians using SafeGauge tooling.
2024
New office opened in Arizona, USA, with Founder Luke Dawson relocating to continue driving global growth through existing distributors and OEM partnerships.
The Push Rod, Laser Measurement, next Gen Pressure Transducer, and the SafeGauge App were released to market. Suitable for a broader range of the industry, including affordable entry-level options for individuals.
Major rollout with Hastings Deering CAT across Queensland and the Northern Territory, Australia. Providing custom kits to all branch facilities and field service vehicles.
Westrac CAT is officially offering the SafeGauge product as a partner throughout New South Wales and Western Australia. Providing add-on options for new machine purchases and ongoing maintenance tools.
2019
The concept for the first SafeGauge product came from Luke completing a Steering & Clutch calibration on a D11 dozer, using four tetra gauges running into the "hell hole" of the machine.
SafeGauge was established on 27th March 2019 to pursue the development of a safer way to test high-pressure hydraulic systems. Luke worked with Steve Chick, who is now our senior engineer, to develop the wireless pressure transducer and MultiTool, which was tested and proven on-site with BHP, Mt Arthur Coal.
The wireless tooling design received BHP "Bright Spot" recognition, which attracted attention from other sites and mining organisations across Australia.
2020
Partnerships between trusted Australian manufacturers and suppliers have been established to create our supply chain, which remains strong today.
The one prototype available was used for demonstrations to sell the first 50 production kits throughout Australia during the initial challenges presented by Covid-19.
Established a customer base of tier 1 mining companies and OEMs. Awarded the highly commended Startup of the Year by the Hunter Manufacturing Awards, helping grow the team from two to four.
2021
Moved into a shared facility with the Melt Accelerator in Warners Bay, NSW. This was our first office and warehouse where we established initial design and production supply chain processes.
Working with our customers on new "live work" safety challenges drove us to start the development of new solutions. Next, we designed a wireless Dial Indicator in collaboration with a student from the University of Newcastle for their final year engineering project.
Closed our first seed capital raise round with funding of $1.6M supported by the Sydney Angels, Pipeline Capital, and other individual investors. Growing to a team of six.
2022
The Dial Indicator was released to market with a significant uptake from both existing and new customers. Several improvements from the original version were quickly brought to market in response to customer feedback.
Feedback from the industry prompted us to design the Tachometer and a new version of the PT with improved accuracy and reliability. We're expanding our team and capabilities to design what our customers need with faster speed to market.
Awarded winner of the NSW Mineral Council Small Business of the Year, HMA Excellence in Product Design Award, and Good Design Australia. Expanding to a team of ten.
2023
Customers who required data capture and reporting helped our team develop the MultiTool Pro, launched at IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference). This provided further safety benefits, efficiency gains, and accurate data capture, helping to provide more value to the user.
Established a distribution network in North America, South America, and South Africa through trusted partners. With stock held in over 10 countries, helped provide needed solutions to the global market. Western Australia CORE Hot 30 award winner for Equipment Innovation.
Collaboration with South Metro TAFE, Westrac training institute and others to help train the next generation of Heavy Vehicle technicians using SafeGauge tooling.
2024
New office opened in Arizona, USA, with Founder Luke Dawson relocating to continue driving global growth through existing distributors and OEM partnerships.
The Push Rod, Laser Measurement, next Gen Pressure Transducer, and the SafeGauge App were released to market. Suitable for a broader range of the industry, including affordable entry-level options for individuals.
Major rollout with Hastings Deering CAT across Queensland and the Northern Territory, Australia. Providing custom kits to all branch facilities and field service vehicles.
Westrac CAT is officially offering the SafeGauge product as a partner throughout New South Wales and Western Australia. Providing add-on options for new machine purchases and ongoing maintenance tools.
2019
The concept for the first SafeGauge product came from Luke completing a Steering & Clutch calibration on a D11 dozer, using four tetra gauges running into the "hell hole" of the machine.
SafeGauge was established on 27th March 2019 to pursue the development of a safer way to test high-pressure hydraulic systems. Luke worked with Steve Chick, who is now our senior engineer, to develop the wireless pressure transducer and MultiTool, which was tested and proven on-site with BHP, Mt Arthur Coal.
The wireless tooling design received BHP "Bright Spot" recognition, which attracted attention from other sites and mining organisations across Australia.
2020
Partnerships between trusted Australian manufacturers and suppliers have been established to create our supply chain, which remains strong today.
The one prototype available was used for demonstrations to sell the first 50 production kits throughout Australia during the initial challenges presented by Covid-19.
Established a customer base of tier 1 mining companies and OEMs. Awarded the highly commended Startup of the Year by the Hunter Manufacturing Awards, helping grow the team from two to four.
2021
Moved into a shared facility with the Melt Accelerator in Warners Bay, NSW. This was our first office and warehouse where we established initial design and production supply chain processes.
Working with our customers on new "live work" safety challenges drove us to start the development of new solutions. Next, we designed a wireless Dial Indicator in collaboration with a student from the University of Newcastle for their final year engineering project.
Closed our first seed capital raise round with funding of $1.6M supported by the Sydney Angels, Pipeline Capital, and other individual investors. Growing to a team of six.
2022
The Dial Indicator was released to market with a significant uptake from both existing and new customers. Several improvements from the original version were quickly brought to market in response to customer feedback.
Feedback from the industry prompted us to design the Tachometer and a new version of the PT with improved accuracy and reliability. We're expanding our team and capabilities to design what our customers need with faster speed to market.
Awarded winner of the NSW Mineral Council Small Business of the Year, HMA Excellence in Product Design Award, and Good Design Australia. Expanding to a team of ten.
2023
Customers who required data capture and reporting helped our team develop the MultiTool Pro, launched at IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference). This provided further safety benefits, efficiency gains, and accurate data capture, helping to provide more value to the user.
Established a distribution network in North America, South America, and South Africa through trusted partners. With stock held in over 10 countries, helped provide needed solutions to the global market. Western Australia CORE Hot 30 award winner for Equipment Innovation.
Collaboration with South Metro TAFE, Westrac training institute and others to help train the next generation of Heavy Vehicle technicians using SafeGauge tooling.
2024
New office opened in Arizona, USA, with Founder Luke Dawson relocating to continue driving global growth through existing distributors and OEM partnerships.
The Push Rod, Laser Measurement, next Gen Pressure Transducer, and the SafeGauge App were released to market. Suitable for a broader range of the industry, including affordable entry-level options for individuals.
Major rollout with Hastings Deering CAT across Queensland and the Northern Territory, Australia. Providing custom kits to all branch facilities and field service vehicles.
Westrac CAT is officially offering the SafeGauge product as a partner throughout New South Wales and Western Australia. Providing add-on options for new machine purchases and ongoing maintenance tools.
2019
The concept for the first SafeGauge product came from Luke completing a Steering & Clutch calibration on a D11 dozer, using four tetra gauges running into the "hell hole" of the machine.
SafeGauge was established on 27th March 2019 to pursue the development of a safer way to test high-pressure hydraulic systems. Luke worked with Steve Chick, who is now our senior engineer, to develop the wireless pressure transducer and MultiTool, which was tested and proven on-site with BHP, Mt Arthur Coal.
The wireless tooling design received BHP "Bright Spot" recognition, which attracted attention from other sites and mining organisations across Australia.
2020
Partnerships between trusted Australian manufacturers and suppliers have been established to create our supply chain, which remains strong today.
The one prototype available was used for demonstrations to sell the first 50 production kits throughout Australia during the initial challenges presented by Covid-19.
Established a customer base of tier 1 mining companies and OEMs. Awarded the highly commended Startup of the Year by the Hunter Manufacturing Awards, helping grow the team from two to four.
2021
Moved into a shared facility with the Melt Accelerator in Warners Bay, NSW. This was our first office and warehouse where we established initial design and production supply chain processes.
Working with our customers on new "live work" safety challenges drove us to start the development of new solutions. Next, we designed a wireless Dial Indicator in collaboration with a student from the University of Newcastle for their final year engineering project.
Closed our first seed capital raise round with funding of $1.6M supported by the Sydney Angels, Pipeline Capital, and other individual investors. Growing to a team of six.
2022
The Dial Indicator was released to market with a significant uptake from both existing and new customers. Several improvements from the original version were quickly brought to market in response to customer feedback.
Feedback from the industry prompted us to design the Tachometer and a new version of the PT with improved accuracy and reliability. We're expanding our team and capabilities to design what our customers need with faster speed to market.
Awarded winner of the NSW Mineral Council Small Business of the Year, HMA Excellence in Product Design Award, and Good Design Australia. Expanding to a team of ten.
2023
Customers who required data capture and reporting helped our team develop the MultiTool Pro, launched at IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference). This provided further safety benefits, efficiency gains, and accurate data capture, helping to provide more value to the user.
Established a distribution network in North America, South America, and South Africa through trusted partners. With stock held in over 10 countries, helped provide needed solutions to the global market. Western Australia CORE Hot 30 award winner for Equipment Innovation.
Collaboration with South Metro TAFE, Westrac training institute and others to help train the next generation of Heavy Vehicle technicians using SafeGauge tooling.
2024
New office opened in Arizona, USA, with Founder Luke Dawson relocating to continue driving global growth through existing distributors and OEM partnerships.
The Push Rod, Laser Measurement, next Gen Pressure Transducer, and the SafeGauge App were released to market. Suitable for a broader range of the industry, including affordable entry-level options for individuals.
Major rollout with Hastings Deering CAT across Queensland and the Northern Territory, Australia. Providing custom kits to all branch facilities and field service vehicles.
Westrac CAT is officially offering the SafeGauge product as a partner throughout New South Wales and Western Australia. Providing add-on options for new machine purchases and ongoing maintenance tools.
2019
The concept for the first SafeGauge product came from Luke completing a Steering & Clutch calibration on a D11 dozer, using four tetra gauges running into the "hell hole" of the machine.
SafeGauge was established on 27th March 2019 to pursue the development of a safer way to test high-pressure hydraulic systems. Luke worked with Steve Chick, who is now our senior engineer, to develop the wireless pressure transducer and MultiTool, which was tested and proven on-site with BHP, Mt Arthur Coal.
The wireless tooling design received BHP "Bright Spot" recognition, which attracted attention from other sites and mining organisations across Australia.
2020
Partnerships between trusted Australian manufacturers and suppliers have been established to create our supply chain, which remains strong today.
The one prototype available was used for demonstrations to sell the first 50 production kits throughout Australia during the initial challenges presented by Covid-19.
Established a customer base of tier 1 mining companies and OEMs. Awarded the highly commended Startup of the Year by the Hunter Manufacturing Awards, helping grow the team from two to four.
2021
Moved into a shared facility with the Melt Accelerator in Warners Bay, NSW. This was our first office and warehouse where we established initial design and production supply chain processes.
Working with our customers on new "live work" safety challenges drove us to start the development of new solutions. Next, we designed a wireless Dial Indicator in collaboration with a student from the University of Newcastle for their final year engineering project.
Closed our first seed capital raise round with funding of $1.6M supported by the Sydney Angels, Pipeline Capital, and other individual investors. Growing to a team of six.
2022
The Dial Indicator was released to market with a significant uptake from both existing and new customers. Several improvements from the original version were quickly brought to market in response to customer feedback.
Feedback from the industry prompted us to design the Tachometer and a new version of the PT with improved accuracy and reliability. We're expanding our team and capabilities to design what our customers need with faster speed to market.
Awarded winner of the NSW Mineral Council Small Business of the Year, HMA Excellence in Product Design Award, and Good Design Australia. Expanding to a team of ten.
2023
Customers who required data capture and reporting helped our team develop the MultiTool Pro, launched at IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference). This provided further safety benefits, efficiency gains, and accurate data capture, helping to provide more value to the user.
Established a distribution network in North America, South America, and South Africa through trusted partners. With stock held in over 10 countries, helped provide needed solutions to the global market. Western Australia CORE Hot 30 award winner for Equipment Innovation.
Collaboration with South Metro TAFE, Westrac training institute and others to help train the next generation of Heavy Vehicle technicians using SafeGauge tooling.
2024
New office opened in Arizona, USA, with Founder Luke Dawson relocating to continue driving global growth through existing distributors and OEM partnerships.
The Push Rod, Laser Measurement, next Gen Pressure Transducer, and the SafeGauge App were released to market. Suitable for a broader range of the industry, including affordable entry-level options for individuals.
Major rollout with Hastings Deering CAT across Queensland and the Northern Territory, Australia. Providing custom kits to all branch facilities and field service vehicles.
Westrac CAT is officially offering the SafeGauge product as a partner throughout New South Wales and Western Australia. Providing add-on options for new machine purchases and ongoing maintenance tools.
2019
The concept for the first SafeGauge product came from Luke completing a Steering & Clutch calibration on a D11 dozer, using four tetra gauges running into the "hell hole" of the machine.
SafeGauge was established on 27th March 2019 to pursue the development of a safer way to test high-pressure hydraulic systems. Luke worked with Steve Chick, who is now our senior engineer, to develop the wireless pressure transducer and MultiTool, which was tested and proven on-site with BHP, Mt Arthur Coal.
The wireless tooling design received BHP "Bright Spot" recognition, which attracted attention from other sites and mining organisations across Australia.
2020
Partnerships between trusted Australian manufacturers and suppliers have been established to create our supply chain, which remains strong today.
The one prototype available was used for demonstrations to sell the first 50 production kits throughout Australia during the initial challenges presented by Covid-19.
Established a customer base of tier 1 mining companies and OEMs. Awarded the highly commended Startup of the Year by the Hunter Manufacturing Awards, helping grow the team from two to four.
2021
Moved into a shared facility with the Melt Accelerator in Warners Bay, NSW. This was our first office and warehouse where we established initial design and production supply chain processes.
Working with our customers on new "live work" safety challenges drove us to start the development of new solutions. Next, we designed a wireless Dial Indicator in collaboration with a student from the University of Newcastle for their final year engineering project.
Closed our first seed capital raise round with funding of $1.6M supported by the Sydney Angels, Pipeline Capital, and other individual investors. Growing to a team of six.
2022
The Dial Indicator was released to market with a significant uptake from both existing and new customers. Several improvements from the original version were quickly brought to market in response to customer feedback.
Feedback from the industry prompted us to design the Tachometer and a new version of the PT with improved accuracy and reliability. We're expanding our team and capabilities to design what our customers need with faster speed to market.
Awarded winner of the NSW Mineral Council Small Business of the Year, HMA Excellence in Product Design Award, and Good Design Australia. Expanding to a team of ten.
2023
Customers who required data capture and reporting helped our team develop the MultiTool Pro, launched at IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference). This provided further safety benefits, efficiency gains, and accurate data capture, helping to provide more value to the user.
Established a distribution network in North America, South America, and South Africa through trusted partners. With stock held in over 10 countries, helped provide needed solutions to the global market. Western Australia CORE Hot 30 award winner for Equipment Innovation.
Collaboration with South Metro TAFE, Westrac training institute and others to help train the next generation of Heavy Vehicle technicians using SafeGauge tooling.
2024
New office opened in Arizona, USA, with Founder Luke Dawson relocating to continue driving global growth through existing distributors and OEM partnerships.
The Push Rod, Laser Measurement, next Gen Pressure Transducer, and the SafeGauge App were released to market. Suitable for a broader range of the industry, including affordable entry-level options for individuals.
Major rollout with Hastings Deering CAT across Queensland and the Northern Territory, Australia. Providing custom kits to all branch facilities and field service vehicles.
Westrac CAT is officially offering the SafeGauge product as a partner throughout New South Wales and Western Australia. Providing add-on options for new machine purchases and ongoing maintenance tools.
2019
The concept for the first SafeGauge product came from Luke completing a Steering & Clutch calibration on a D11 dozer, using four tetra gauges running into the "hell hole" of the machine.
2019
SafeGauge was established on 27th March 2019 to pursue the development of a safer way to test high-pressure hydraulic systems. Luke worked with Steve Chick, who is now our senior engineer, to develop the wireless pressure transducer and MultiTool, which was tested and proven on-site with BHP, Mt Arthur Coal.
2019
The wireless tool design received a "Bright Spot" recognition, which attracted interest from other sites and mining organisations.
2020
Partnerships between trusted Australian manufacturers and suppliers were established to create our supply chain.
2020
The one prototype available was used for demonstrations to sell the first production run of 50 kits across Australia.
2020
Established a customer base of tier 1 mining companies and OEMs. Awarded the highly commended Startup of the Year and the team expanded from two to four.
2021
Moved into a shared facility with The Melt, in Warners Bay NSW with office and workshop space.
2021
Working with our customers on new "live work" safety challenges drove us to start the development of a wireless dial indicator and engage with the University of Newcastle for the final year engineering project.
2021
Closed a Seed round of funding of $1.6 million supported by the Sydney Angels, Pipeline Capital, and other individual investors, and we grew to a team of six.
2022
The Dial Indicator was released to market with a large uptake from existing and new customers.
2022
Industry feedback encouraged us to explore more innovative products to assist maintenance workers in completing live testing safely. We designed and launched the Tachometer and a new version of the PT with improved accuracy and reliability.
2022
Awarded winner for the NSW Minerals Council Small Business of the Year, HMA Excellence in Product Design Award and Good Design Australia + we expanded to a team of ten.
2023
Customer requirements for data logging and more analytics helped our team develop the first software platform for the MultiTool Pro, launched at IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference).
2023
SafeGauge established a distribution network in North and South America and became a CORE Hot 30 award winner for Equipment Innovation.
2023
Collaboration with South Metro TAFE, donating the SafeGauge product to help train the next generation of Heavy Vehicle technicians.
2024
Luke Dawson relocates to Arizona, USA, to establish Safe Gauge Inc, driving growth in the Americas through existing distributors and new OEM partnerships.
2024
Launch of the Push Rod, Laser Measurement, next Gen Pressure Transducer and the SafeGauge App.
2024
Major rollout with Hastings Deering CAT throughout Queensland and Northern Territory, Australia.
2024
Partnered with Westrac CAT to resell SafeGauge product throughout New South Wales and Western Australia.
2019
The concept for the first SafeGauge product came from Luke completing a Steering & Clutch calibration on a D11 dozer, using four tetra gauges running into the "hell hole" of the machine.
2019
SafeGauge was established on 27th March 2019 to pursue the development of a safer way to test high-pressure hydraulic systems. Luke worked with Steve Chick, who is now our senior engineer, to develop the wireless pressure transducer and MultiTool, which was tested and proven on-site with BHP, Mt Arthur Coal.
2019
The wireless tool design received a "Bright Spot" recognition, which attracted interest from other sites and mining organisations.
2020
Partnerships between trusted Australian manufacturers and suppliers were established to create our supply chain.
2020
The one prototype available was used for demonstrations to sell the first production run of 50 kits across Australia.
2020
Established a customer base of tier 1 mining companies and OEMs. Awarded the highly commended Startup of the Year and the team expanded from two to four.
2021
Moved into a shared facility with The Melt, in Warners Bay NSW with office and workshop space.
2021
Working with our customers on new "live work" safety challenges drove us to start the development of a wireless dial indicator and engage with the University of Newcastle for the final year engineering project.
2021
Closed a Seed round of funding of $1.6 million supported by the Sydney Angels, Pipeline Capital, and other individual investors, and we grew to a team of six.
2022
The Dial Indicator was released to market with a large uptake from existing and new customers.
2022
Industry feedback encouraged us to explore more innovative products to assist maintenance workers in completing live testing safely. We designed and launched the Tachometer and a new version of the PT with improved accuracy and reliability.
2022
Awarded winner for the NSW Minerals Council Small Business of the Year, HMA Excellence in Product Design Award and Good Design Australia + we expanded to a team of ten.
2023
Customer requirements for data logging and more analytics helped our team develop the first software platform for the MultiTool Pro, launched at IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference).
2023
SafeGauge established a distribution network in North and South America and became a CORE Hot 30 award winner for Equipment Innovation.
2023
Collaboration with South Metro TAFE, donating the SafeGauge product to help train the next generation of Heavy Vehicle technicians.
2024
Luke Dawson relocates to Arizona, USA, to establish Safe Gauge Inc, driving growth in the Americas through existing distributors and new OEM partnerships.
2024
Launch of the Push Rod, Laser Measurement, next Gen Pressure Transducer and the SafeGauge App.
2024
Major rollout with Hastings Deering CAT throughout Queensland and Northern Territory, Australia.
2024
Partnered with Westrac CAT to resell SafeGauge product throughout New South Wales and Western Australia.
2019
The concept for the first SafeGauge product came from Luke completing a Steering & Clutch calibration on a D11 dozer, using four tetra gauges running into the "hell hole" of the machine.
2019
SafeGauge was established on 27th March 2019 to pursue the development of a safer way to test high-pressure hydraulic systems. Luke worked with Steve Chick, who is now our senior engineer, to develop the wireless pressure transducer and MultiTool, which was tested and proven on-site with BHP, Mt Arthur Coal.
2019
The wireless tool design received a "Bright Spot" recognition, which attracted interest from other sites and mining organisations.
2020
Partnerships between trusted Australian manufacturers and suppliers were established to create our supply chain.
2020
The one prototype available was used for demonstrations to sell the first production run of 50 kits across Australia.
2020
Established a customer base of tier 1 mining companies and OEMs. Awarded the highly commended Startup of the Year and the team expanded from two to four.
2021
Moved into a shared facility with The Melt, in Warners Bay NSW with office and workshop space.
2021
Working with our customers on new "live work" safety challenges drove us to start the development of a wireless dial indicator and engage with the University of Newcastle for the final year engineering project.
2021
Closed a Seed round of funding of $1.6 million supported by the Sydney Angels, Pipeline Capital, and other individual investors, and we grew to a team of six.
2022
The Dial Indicator was released to market with a large uptake from existing and new customers.
2022
Industry feedback encouraged us to explore more innovative products to assist maintenance workers in completing live testing safely. We designed and launched the Tachometer and a new version of the PT with improved accuracy and reliability.
2022
Awarded winner for the NSW Minerals Council Small Business of the Year, HMA Excellence in Product Design Award and Good Design Australia + we expanded to a team of ten.
2023
Customer requirements for data logging and more analytics helped our team develop the first software platform for the MultiTool Pro, launched at IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference).
2023
SafeGauge established a distribution network in North and South America and became a CORE Hot 30 award winner for Equipment Innovation.
2023
Collaboration with South Metro TAFE, donating the SafeGauge product to help train the next generation of Heavy Vehicle technicians.
2024
Luke Dawson relocates to Arizona, USA, to establish Safe Gauge Inc, driving growth in the Americas through existing distributors and new OEM partnerships.
2024
Launch of the Push Rod, Laser Measurement, next Gen Pressure Transducer and the SafeGauge App.
2024
Major rollout with Hastings Deering CAT throughout Queensland and Northern Territory, Australia.
2024
Partnered with Westrac CAT to resell SafeGauge product throughout New South Wales and Western Australia.
2019
The concept for the first SafeGauge product came from Luke completing a Steering & Clutch calibration on a D11 dozer, using four tetra gauges running into the "hell hole" of the machine.
2019
SafeGauge was established on 27th March 2019 to pursue the development of a safer way to test high-pressure hydraulic systems. Luke worked with Steve Chick, who is now our senior engineer, to develop the wireless pressure transducer and MultiTool, which was tested and proven on-site with BHP, Mt Arthur Coal.
2019
The wireless tool design received a "Bright Spot" recognition, which attracted interest from other sites and mining organisations.
2020
Partnerships between trusted Australian manufacturers and suppliers were established to create our supply chain.
2020
The one prototype available was used for demonstrations to sell the first production run of 50 kits across Australia.
2020
Established a customer base of tier 1 mining companies and OEMs. Awarded the highly commended Startup of the Year and the team expanded from two to four.
2021
Moved into a shared facility with The Melt, in Warners Bay NSW with office and workshop space.
2021
Working with our customers on new "live work" safety challenges drove us to start the development of a wireless dial indicator and engage with the University of Newcastle for the final year engineering project.
2021
Closed a Seed round of funding of $1.6 million supported by the Sydney Angels, Pipeline Capital, and other individual investors, and we grew to a team of six.
2022
The Dial Indicator was released to market with a large uptake from existing and new customers.
2022
Industry feedback encouraged us to explore more innovative products to assist maintenance workers in completing live testing safely. We designed and launched the Tachometer and a new version of the PT with improved accuracy and reliability.
2022
Awarded winner for the NSW Minerals Council Small Business of the Year, HMA Excellence in Product Design Award and Good Design Australia + we expanded to a team of ten.
2023
Customer requirements for data logging and more analytics helped our team develop the first software platform for the MultiTool Pro, launched at IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference).
2023
SafeGauge established a distribution network in North and South America and became a CORE Hot 30 award winner for Equipment Innovation.
2023
Collaboration with South Metro TAFE, donating the SafeGauge product to help train the next generation of Heavy Vehicle technicians.
2024
Luke Dawson relocates to Arizona, USA, to establish Safe Gauge Inc, driving growth in the Americas through existing distributors and new OEM partnerships.
2024
Launch of the Push Rod, Laser Measurement, next Gen Pressure Transducer and the SafeGauge App.
2024
Major rollout with Hastings Deering CAT throughout Queensland and Northern Territory, Australia.
2024
Partnered with Westrac CAT to resell SafeGauge product throughout New South Wales and Western Australia.
2019
The concept for the first SafeGauge product came from Luke completing a Steering & Clutch calibration on a D11 dozer, using four tetra gauges running into the "hell hole" of the machine.
2019
SafeGauge was established on 27th March 2019 to pursue the development of a safer way to test high-pressure hydraulic systems. Luke worked with Steve Chick, who is now our senior engineer, to develop the wireless pressure transducer and MultiTool, which was tested and proven on-site with BHP, Mt Arthur Coal.
2019
The wireless tool design received a "Bright Spot" recognition, which attracted interest from other sites and mining organisations.
2020
Partnerships between trusted Australian manufacturers and suppliers were established to create our supply chain.
2020
The one prototype available was used for demonstrations to sell the first production run of 50 kits across Australia.
2020
Established a customer base of tier 1 mining companies and OEMs. Awarded the highly commended Startup of the Year and the team expanded from two to four.
2021
Moved into a shared facility with The Melt, in Warners Bay NSW with office and workshop space.
2021
Working with our customers on new "live work" safety challenges drove us to start the development of a wireless dial indicator and engage with the University of Newcastle for the final year engineering project.
2021
Closed a Seed round of funding of $1.6 million supported by the Sydney Angels, Pipeline Capital, and other individual investors, and we grew to a team of six.
2022
The Dial Indicator was released to market with a large uptake from existing and new customers.
2022
Industry feedback encouraged us to explore more innovative products to assist maintenance workers in completing live testing safely. We designed and launched the Tachometer and a new version of the PT with improved accuracy and reliability.
2022
Awarded winner for the NSW Minerals Council Small Business of the Year, HMA Excellence in Product Design Award and Good Design Australia + we expanded to a team of ten.
2023
Customer requirements for data logging and more analytics helped our team develop the first software platform for the MultiTool Pro, launched at IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference).
2023
SafeGauge established a distribution network in North and South America and became a CORE Hot 30 award winner for Equipment Innovation.
2023
Collaboration with South Metro TAFE, donating the SafeGauge product to help train the next generation of Heavy Vehicle technicians.
2024
Luke Dawson relocates to Arizona, USA, to establish Safe Gauge Inc, driving growth in the Americas through existing distributors and new OEM partnerships.
2024
Launch of the Push Rod, Laser Measurement, next Gen Pressure Transducer and the SafeGauge App.
2024
Major rollout with Hastings Deering CAT throughout Queensland and Northern Territory, Australia.
2024
Partnered with Westrac CAT to resell SafeGauge product throughout New South Wales and Western Australia.
2019
The concept for the first SafeGauge product came from Luke completing a Steering & Clutch calibration on a D11 dozer, using four tetra gauges running into the "hell hole" of the machine.
2019
SafeGauge was established on 27th March 2019 to pursue the development of a safer way to test high-pressure hydraulic systems. Luke worked with Steve Chick, who is now our senior engineer, to develop the wireless pressure transducer and MultiTool, which was tested and proven on-site with BHP, Mt Arthur Coal.
2019
The wireless tool design received a "Bright Spot" recognition, which attracted interest from other sites and mining organisations.
2020
Partnerships between trusted Australian manufacturers and suppliers were established to create our supply chain.
2020
The one prototype available was used for demonstrations to sell the first production run of 50 kits across Australia.
2020
Established a customer base of tier 1 mining companies and OEMs. Awarded the highly commended Startup of the Year and the team expanded from two to four.
2021
Moved into a shared facility with The Melt, in Warners Bay NSW with office and workshop space.
2021
Working with our customers on new "live work" safety challenges drove us to start the development of a wireless dial indicator and engage with the University of Newcastle for the final year engineering project.
2021
Closed a Seed round of funding of $1.6 million supported by the Sydney Angels, Pipeline Capital, and other individual investors, and we grew to a team of six.
2022
The Dial Indicator was released to market with a large uptake from existing and new customers.
2022
Industry feedback encouraged us to explore more innovative products to assist maintenance workers in completing live testing safely. We designed and launched the Tachometer and a new version of the PT with improved accuracy and reliability.
2022
Awarded winner for the NSW Minerals Council Small Business of the Year, HMA Excellence in Product Design Award and Good Design Australia + we expanded to a team of ten.
2023
Customer requirements for data logging and more analytics helped our team develop the first software platform for the MultiTool Pro, launched at IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference).
2023
SafeGauge established a distribution network in North and South America and became a CORE Hot 30 award winner for Equipment Innovation.
2023
Collaboration with South Metro TAFE, donating the SafeGauge product to help train the next generation of Heavy Vehicle technicians.
2024
Luke Dawson relocates to Arizona, USA, to establish Safe Gauge Inc, driving growth in the Americas through existing distributors and new OEM partnerships.
2024
Launch of the Push Rod, Laser Measurement, next Gen Pressure Transducer and the SafeGauge App.
2024
Major rollout with Hastings Deering CAT throughout Queensland and Northern Territory, Australia.
2024
Partnered with Westrac CAT to resell SafeGauge product throughout New South Wales and Western Australia.
2019
The concept for the first SafeGauge product came from Luke completing a Steering & Clutch calibration on a D11 dozer, using four tetra gauges running into the "hell hole" of the machine.
2019
SafeGauge was established on 27th March 2019 to pursue the development of a safer way to test high-pressure hydraulic systems. Luke worked with Steve Chick, who is now our senior engineer, to develop the wireless pressure transducer and MultiTool, which was tested and proven on-site with BHP, Mt Arthur Coal.
2019
The wireless tool design received a "Bright Spot" recognition, which attracted interest from other sites and mining organisations.
2020
Partnerships between trusted Australian manufacturers and suppliers were established to create our supply chain.
2020
The one prototype available was used for demonstrations to sell the first production run of 50 kits across Australia.
2020
Established a customer base of tier 1 mining companies and OEMs. Awarded the highly commended Startup of the Year and the team expanded from two to four.
2021
Moved into a shared facility with The Melt, in Warners Bay NSW with office and workshop space.
2021
Working with our customers on new "live work" safety challenges drove us to start the development of a wireless dial indicator and engage with the University of Newcastle for the final year engineering project.
2021
Closed a Seed round of funding of $1.6 million supported by the Sydney Angels, Pipeline Capital, and other individual investors, and we grew to a team of six.
2022
The Dial Indicator was released to market with a large uptake from existing and new customers.
2022
Industry feedback encouraged us to explore more innovative products to assist maintenance workers in completing live testing safely. We designed and launched the Tachometer and a new version of the PT with improved accuracy and reliability.
2022
Awarded winner for the NSW Minerals Council Small Business of the Year, HMA Excellence in Product Design Award and Good Design Australia + we expanded to a team of ten.
2023
Customer requirements for data logging and more analytics helped our team develop the first software platform for the MultiTool Pro, launched at IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference).
2023
SafeGauge established a distribution network in North and South America and became a CORE Hot 30 award winner for Equipment Innovation.
2023
Collaboration with South Metro TAFE, donating the SafeGauge product to help train the next generation of Heavy Vehicle technicians.
2024
Luke Dawson relocates to Arizona, USA, to establish Safe Gauge Inc, driving growth in the Americas through existing distributors and new OEM partnerships.
2024
Launch of the Push Rod, Laser Measurement, next Gen Pressure Transducer and the SafeGauge App.
2024
Major rollout with Hastings Deering CAT throughout Queensland and Northern Territory, Australia.
2024
Partnered with Westrac CAT to resell SafeGauge product throughout New South Wales and Western Australia.
2019
The concept for the first SafeGauge product came from Luke completing a Steering & Clutch calibration on a D11 dozer, using four tetra gauges running into the "hell hole" of the machine.
2019
SafeGauge was established on 27th March 2019 to pursue the development of a safer way to test high-pressure hydraulic systems. Luke worked with Steve Chick, who is now our senior engineer, to develop the wireless pressure transducer and MultiTool, which was tested and proven on-site with BHP, Mt Arthur Coal.
2019
The wireless tool design received a "Bright Spot" recognition, which attracted interest from other sites and mining organisations.
2020
Partnerships between trusted Australian manufacturers and suppliers were established to create our supply chain.
2020
The one prototype available was used for demonstrations to sell the first production run of 50 kits across Australia.
2020
Established a customer base of tier 1 mining companies and OEMs. Awarded the highly commended Startup of the Year and the team expanded from two to four.
2021
Moved into a shared facility with The Melt, in Warners Bay NSW with office and workshop space.
2021
Working with our customers on new "live work" safety challenges drove us to start the development of a wireless dial indicator and engage with the University of Newcastle for the final year engineering project.
2021
Closed a Seed round of funding of $1.6 million supported by the Sydney Angels, Pipeline Capital, and other individual investors, and we grew to a team of six.
2022
The Dial Indicator was released to market with a large uptake from existing and new customers.
2022
Industry feedback encouraged us to explore more innovative products to assist maintenance workers in completing live testing safely. We designed and launched the Tachometer and a new version of the PT with improved accuracy and reliability.
2022
Awarded winner for the NSW Minerals Council Small Business of the Year, HMA Excellence in Product Design Award and Good Design Australia + we expanded to a team of ten.
2023
Customer requirements for data logging and more analytics helped our team develop the first software platform for the MultiTool Pro, launched at IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference).
2023
SafeGauge established a distribution network in North and South America and became a CORE Hot 30 award winner for Equipment Innovation.
2023
Collaboration with South Metro TAFE, donating the SafeGauge product to help train the next generation of Heavy Vehicle technicians.
2024
Luke Dawson relocates to Arizona, USA, to establish Safe Gauge Inc, driving growth in the Americas through existing distributors and new OEM partnerships.
2024
Launch of the Push Rod, Laser Measurement, next Gen Pressure Transducer and the SafeGauge App.
2024
Major rollout with Hastings Deering CAT throughout Queensland and Northern Territory, Australia.
2024
Partnered with Westrac CAT to resell SafeGauge product throughout New South Wales and Western Australia.
OUR TEAM
OUR TEAM
Luke Dawson
Founder & Managing Director
Greg Sweeney
General Manager
Belinda Jackson
Procurement and Production Manager
Nicholas Packham
Business Development Manager
Harrison Bergman
Business Development Manager
Rebecca Dawson
Finance & Administration Manager
Steve Chick
Senior Engineer
Scott Olero
Electrical Engineer
Hasham Khan
Mechatronics Engineer
Dan Hawkins
Product Specialist
Augustin Lourdunathan
Software Engineer
Josh Kruik
Quality Engineer
Priscilla Leung
Finance & Administration Assistant
Parisa Hajibabaei
Production Planner & Purchasing Coordinator
Mandi Page
Senior Production Technician
Vincent Matongo
Production Engineer
Mohammed Feroz
Production Technician
Sean Dillon
Storeman
Krystal Johnson
Production Technician
Linda Lawson
Production Technician
OUR VALUES
SAFETY ALWAYS
COMES FIRST
INTEGRITY
AND ETHICS
EXCELLENCE
IN QUALITY
INNOVATION &
ADAPTABILITY
UPHOLD A CUSTOMER
-CENTRIC APPROACH
COLLABORATION
AND TEAMWORK
Ensuring that no one has to risk their safety when live testing heavy machinery
Ensuring that no one has to risk their safety when live testing heavy machinery
Ensuring that no one has to risk their safety when live testing heavy machinery