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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Servicing Your Local Community: COLETEK's Commitment to Dog Rocks, Central Tablelands
As a local resident of the picturesque region known as Dog Rocks, in the heart of the Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia, you know how vital it is to support and empower businesses that drive our community forward. This is where COLETEK comes in – your trusted partner for all your business needs.
As a nationally recognized company with extensive experience working across the country, we take pride in our unwavering commitment to our local roots. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities presented by this region, and we're dedicated to helping businesses not just survive but thrive in Dog Rocks.
With a network of resources that spans the length and breadth of Australia, COLETEK is uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive support tailored to your specific needs. By harnessing our collective expertise, regional knowledge, and national reach, you can rest assured that you're in good hands with us.
We believe that strong local businesses form the backbone of a resilient community. That's why we're committed to providing innovative, dependable, and personalized support to help you overcome any hurdle – from startup to growth strategy sessions, or simply navigating everyday challenges. Whether it's streamlining operations, optimizing processes, or exploring new opportunities, our dedicated team is always ready to lend a helping hand.
This means that, as your trusted partner, we'll stop at nothing to empower your business, leveraging cutting-edge technology and market insights to drive growth, increase efficiency, and boost profitability. In short, we're all about building lasting relationships founded on trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of what makes your business tick.
At COLETEK, we're proud to call Dog Rocks, Central Tablelands our home – and we're committed to using that local knowledge to serve the region with distinction. We're not just another company with an office in your area; we're embedded in the community, passionate about making a positive impact.
So why wait? Let's work together to build a brighter future for Dog Rocks. Reach out to us today and discover how our expertise, guidance, and support can propel your business forward. The next step is simple: Contact Us
Mechatronics Prototyping for Dog Rocks – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Dog Rocks – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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