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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A Commitment to Clandulla's Success: COLETEK's Local Presence in New South Wales
Candalla, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia is a thriving community, rich in history and culture. As a business owner or entrepreneur in this charming region, you've got a passion for growth and success. That's where COLETEK comes in – a trusted Australian company dedicated to supporting our local businesses and communities.
Headquartered in the heart of Australia, we have extensive experience working with clients across the country. Our national reach allows us to bring expertise and innovative solutions to Clandulla and its surrounding areas. However, it's our commitment to our local roots that sets us apart. We're proud to call Candalla home and are invested in its continued prosperity.
As a proven partner for businesses in Clandulla, we've built long-standing relationships with companies of all sizes. Our team is well-versed in the unique challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs in our region. From start-ups to established organizations, we strive to be a constant guide, offering tailored advice, support, and innovative solutions that drive growth.
At COletek, trust is essential to everything we do. We're a locally based company with a commitment to transparency, honesty, and integrity. You can be assured that our team will always have your best interests at heart, providing expert guidance to help you achieve your goals. Our door is always open to the Clandulla business community – come talk to us!
Our passion for innovation means we're constantly adapting to the ever-changing needs of local businesses. We'll work closely with you to understand your unique objectives and develop a customized approach that sets you up for long-term success.
We're not just a company from afar; we're deeply rooted in this wonderful region. Our team is dedicated to being an integral part of the Clandulla community – supporting local initiatives, events, and organizations that make a real difference.
If you're looking for a trusted partner who truly understands your business needs and local context, look no further than COletek. We'd be delighted to discuss how we can support your growth and success. So why wait? Reach out today – we're here to help: Contact Us
Mechatronics Prototyping for Clandulla – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Clandulla – 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.
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.
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.
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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