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 Charlton and the Central Tablelands: Local Expertise, National Reach with COLETEK
In the picturesque town of Charlton, nestled in the heart of New South Wales's Central Tablelands, there's a company that's deeply rooted in the local community. For years, COLETEK has been helping businesses thrive, providing expert support, and backing initiatives that drive growth and development in this charming region.
From its humble beginnings to its current stature as a leading Australian company, COLETEK has remained committed to serving this vibrant area. Whether you're an established business or just starting out, our team's extensive experience and national reach mean we can offer tailored solutions that meet your unique needs. We're not just experts in our field; we're passionate about making a difference locally.
What sets us apart is our unwavering dedication to trust. At COLETEK, we believe relationships are key to building strong partnerships. By being transparent, reliable, and consistent, we establish bonds that last – essential for fostering mutually beneficial outcomes. Your success is our top priority, and we'll do everything in our power to support you.
Innovation is also at the forefront of what we do. COLETEK continually seeks out new ways to adapt, evolve, and improve, ensuring that our services stay ahead of the curve. In a constantly changing landscape, it's more crucial than ever to have a trusted partner who can anticipate, respond to, and capitalize on opportunities.
As your local representative in Charlton, Central Tablelands, we're committed to understanding your unique context, concerns, and aspirations. By doing so, we empower you to achieve your goals, address your challenges, and seize new chances for growth. Your business is our focus; the region's well-being is our priority.
COLETEK has earned a reputation as a trusted partner in Charlton and across the Central Tablelands. Our team knows no bounds when it comes to supporting local businesses, organizations, and individuals who share our passion for this beautiful region. Whether you're looking to expand your reach or simply need guidance, we'll be by your side every step of the way.
Mechatronics Prototyping for Charlton – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Charlton – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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