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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Local Expertise, National Reach: COLETEK Supports Glen Davis and Beyond
In the heart of New South Wales' beautiful Central Tablelands, you'll find the charming town of Glen Davis – a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and community spirit. As a locally-based Australian company, COletek has been proudly serving businesses in this thriving region, and beyond.
As you navigate the ever-changing landscape of modern commerce, it's reassuring to know that our local commitment is backed by years of experience in delivering tailored solutions to meet your unique needs. Whether you're an established player or a start-up looking to make its mark, COletek's team of experts has got your back – every step of the way.
Our presence in Glen Davis and surrounding areas allows us to fully immerse ourselves in the local culture, understanding the specific challenges and opportunities that define this region. We're dedicated to supporting the businesses that make our community tick, from small enterprises to large-scale operations.
Trust is at the heart of everything we do. By operating with transparency, integrity, and a strong focus on customer satisfaction, COletek has built a reputation as a reliable partner in the Australian business landscape. Our commitment to innovation keeps us ahead of the curve, ensuring our knowledge and expertise stay up-to-date and relevant – always delivering the best possible outcomes for our clients.
COletek may be a national company, but we're rooted in local knowledge and care deeply about the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking guidance on business growth strategies or require hands-on support to overcome specific challenges, rest assured that our team is comprised of talented individuals who understand your Glen Davis-based operation.
We're proud to be part of this vibrant community, working closely with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to drive progress and prosperity in the region. As you consider the best path forward for your business, know that COletek stands ready to support you every step of the way – with expert advice, tailored solutions, and a passion for helping our clients thrive.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Glen Davis – 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.
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.
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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