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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Excellence in Caloola and Beyond: COLETEK's Commitment to Central Tablelands Businesses
Located in the picturesque town of Caloola, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK has been a stalwart for innovation and trustworthiness across our nation. As your esteemed provider of exceptional support, we're honored to serve as an indispensable ally for local businesses like yours. Deeply rooted in this enchanting region, our dedication to fostering strong relationships with the community transcends the boundaries of product offerings or services. COLETEK stands out for its profound understanding of Central Tablelands' unique character and dynamics – a quality that fosters genuine connections and personalized solutions tailor-made for your specific needs. We're an Australian company through and through, with an intrinsic commitment to serving our fellow Australians in the most effective manner possible. Our story began here, and it is rooted in this very soil – the spirit of cooperation, mutual respect, and regional pride guiding every decision we make. With a rich history spanning decades, COLETEK has grown into a trusted name across Australia's diverse landscapes. From bustling cities to rural towns like Caloola, where character counts, and community matters most – our presence extends far and wide, backed by the bedrock of unwavering integrity. That is why business owners across the Central Tablelands, including Caloola, entrust us with their most pressing challenges. Nurturing an open dialogue built upon transparency, empathy, and a deep understanding of local nuances is essential to our success – as it should be for any provider seeking meaningful partnerships in this remarkable region. By embracing novel technologies while staying true to our roots, we empower local businesses to flourish, ensuring the long-term growth and vitality of communities like Caloola. We understand that trust is hard-won, yet easily lost; therefore, we continually work on honing the intricate balance between innovative thinking and approachable communication – as your partner, we'll remain devoted to delivering unparalleled support. Our door may not swing wide open (as it would in a rural setting), but you know our hearts are always wide open for the challenges and opportunities that come with living and working in Caloola. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Caloola – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Caloola – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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