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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Establishing Strong Foundations in Georges Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Central Tablelands, Georges Plains is a charming rural town that boasts a strong sense of community and enterprise. As a proud Australian company, COLETEK has been a steadfast supporter of local businesses and communities across the region, including Georges Plains. With our extensive experience and national reach, we're committed to helping area entrepreneurs and small business owners turn their passions into thriving operations.
At COLETEK, we understand the unique challenges that come with operating in a rural environment like Georges Plains. That's why we've developed strong ties with local leaders, organizations, and community members, allowing us to tap into the specific needs and concerns of your business. Our local presence means we can respond quickly to changing circumstances, ensuring your company remains agile and competitive.
For over [X] years, COLETEK has been building trust with our clients across Australia, including right here in Georges Plains. We're proud of our reputation for delivering innovative solutions that drive real results, backed by a deep understanding of the local context. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your existing operation, we're dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.
As a trusted partner to many regional businesses, COLETEK is committed to investing in and supporting the vibrancy of Georges Plains and its surrounds. We believe that by working together, we can create a thriving local economy that benefits everyone involved.
If you're looking for a committed partner to help drive your business forward, look no further than COLETEK. With our extensive experience, national reach, and deeply held commitment to the Georges Plains community, we're confident that we can help take your venture to new heights. Contact us today to discover how our team of experts can set your business up for success.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Georges Plains – 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.
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.
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.
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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