Our CTO (Luke Cole) previously worked for Hemisphere GPS (orginally called BEELINE, and now bought out by AgJunction) as a "Robotics Engineer" implementing auto-guidance solutions for various quadbikes and agriculture tractors that was used by 100's of vehicles around the world.
For 10 years, starting as a teenager in 1998 - Luke Cole has also worked for leading research institutes and companies such as NICTA (now called CSIRO Data61), CSIRO, Seeing Machines and ANU Robotics System Lab (lead by Alex Zelinsky, who received a rare prestigious AO award in 2017 and was Defence Scientist of Australia from 2012 for 6 years). Luke's work included various autonomous mobile robot projects, involving computer vision, and even a self-driving car early 2000's. Back then OpenCV and ROS didn't exist, so we did a "roll-your-own" called VisLib and DROS comprised of 364,578 lines of code.
Lance Cole has also worked at NICTA and has a background of various hardware development, such as working for a contract company to the US millary (EOS), building the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS).
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Serving Bland and the Central Tablelands: COLETEK's Commitment to Local Business Success
In the heart of New South Wales, Australia, nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Central Tablelands, lies the charming town of Bland. This rural gem is rich in natural beauty, agricultural heritage, and a strong sense of community. At COLETEK, we're proud to call this region our home turf, and we're dedicated to supporting local businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are driving growth and prosperity in the area.
As a trusted Australian company with national reach, we've had the privilege of working closely with clients from Bland, the Central Tablelands, and beyond. Our team's extensive experience spans multiple industries, from primary production to manufacturing, retail, and more. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in regional Australia, where community is at the heart of everything.
At COLETEK, we're not just about delivering exceptional services – we're committed to building meaningful relationships with our clients and the broader local community. Our team is passionate about empowering local businesses to thrive, creating jobs, and driving economic growth that benefits the entire region. We take pride in our reputation as a dependable and innovative partner, always striving to stay ahead of the curve while keeping our roots firmly planted in this beautiful part of Australia.
When you work with COLETEK, you can rest assured that we're fully invested in your success, backed by our comprehensive understanding of local market dynamics. We'll work collaboratively to identify opportunities, develop tailored solutions, and provide the expert guidance you need to overcome any challenges. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, our team is here for you – every step of the way.
If you're a business leader in Bland or the surrounding areas, looking for trusted advice and support to take your venture to the next level, we invite you to connect with us. Let's work together to build a brighter future for the region, centered on innovation, community, and mutual success.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Bland – Amazing Customer Testimonials
I have been working closely with COLETEK for the past 6 years now, and I must say, it is a success story :-). I highly respect their team, they are a pleasure to work with and top skilled professionals. In addition to their top Technical service, their customer service is brilliant and it is a rare find. Their PCB repair rework skills are top notch and a rare find in this industry. I have been working in the IT industry for the past 20 years in various fields and seen it all so I can say with certainty that they are the best around and I am looking forward to keep working with them in the future.
COLETEK have provided one to one communication throughout the development process and gone above and beyond in bringing our ideas closer to becoming a reality! Luke's expertise and knowledge with computer software and electronics is Jedi like, but what I liked most about working with him was his willingness and ability to think outside of the box.
I was grateful to find Luke Cole at COLETEK in the early days of an invention idea. He was very patient and generous with information to guide me along the way. And even though I did not preceed with my project, I would still recommend his services. Thank you.
Intuitive, innovative & efficient are three words that would appropriately describe the COLETEK service. Luke and the team at COLETEK have taken our concepts to the next level.
As the proprietor a DIY environmentally pest control products business I have been more then impressed with COLETEK's design capability and professionalism in assisting to realise an idea into reality. From concept, CAD drawings, 3D modelling, alterations right through to the finished product. I am extremely happy with our new termite control product. I have no hesitation in recommending COLETEK's services.
We have used COLETEK on a couple of occasions and found their service to be professional and on time. We specialise in engineering and design of height safety equipment and since a lot of parts are made by casting from stainless steel we require a quick model before we proceed with the tool manufacture. COLETEK has been able to provide this quickly saving us valuable time and giving us peace of mind knowing our parts will look right when casted from stainless steel.
Founded in 2001, we are a multiple award winning, highly experienced multidisciplinary company specialising in lean product development through rapid prototyping - transforming ideas from concept to life. Our industry-leading team combines deep expertise, cutting-edge technology, and advanced equipment to validate emerging ideas—transforming them into market-ready hardware and software solutions.
Our experience dates back to the 1990s with ANU "Robotics Systems Lab", CSIRO, NICTA (aka Data61), Seeing Machines, Location Aware Technologies, and Hemisphere GPS (aka BEELINE). For over 10 years now, we've been focused on validating R&D and taking ideas to commercialisation.
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