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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Strengthening Local Businesses in Jerrawa and Beyond: COLETEK's Commitment to the Central Tablelands Community
Jerrawa, nestled in the heart of New South Wales' lovely Central Tablelands, is a community steeped in tradition and fueled by innovative spirit. As local entrepreneurs and residents alike work together to drive growth and development, it's essential to have trusted partners like COLETEK supporting their endeavors. With its headquarters firmly planted in Australia, our team has been dedicated to empowering local businesses like yours for decades.
Through our deep understanding of the region and extensive experience, we've developed a unique ability to connect with the community on a granular level. We take pride in being an integral part of the fabric that makes Jerrawa special – from supporting family-owned farms to advocating for local startups. By putting our expertise at the service of your small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), you can rest assured you're receiving tailored guidance and resources designed specifically for Central Tablelands' unique challenges and opportunities.
As a national player with a strong regional focus, COLETEK has forged lasting relationships with businesses across Australia. We've developed a keen appreciation for the diverse needs and aspirations of local communities like Jerrawa's. This allows us to offer not only cutting-edge solutions but also genuinely empathetic support – a quality hard to find when working with distant, impersonal firms.
We're not just another faceless corporation; we're your neighbors, friends, and committed advocates for the growth of Jerrawa and its surrounding areas. Our people are trained to listen carefully, think creatively, and collaborate seamlessly with your team to drive meaningful results. Whether you're looking to improve operational efficiency, expand into new markets, or simply navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape, you can count on COLETEK's unwavering backing as your trusted partner.
So why settle for anything less than a true champion of local businesses like yours? Partner with COLETEK today and discover the difference having a dedicated team invested in Jerrawa's long-term prosperity can make. Get in touch with us to explore how our collective expertise can propel your SME forward, and take the first step towards realizing your vision for the future.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Jerrawa – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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