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).
Information About Lithgow
Dedicated Support for Lithgow Businesses: COLETEK's Commitment to the Central Tablelands
In the heart of New South Wales, Australia, lies the picturesque town of Lithgow, nestled in the beautiful Central Tablelands region. As a local business owner or operator in this thriving community, you deserve a trusted partner to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of technology and innovation. COLETEK is proud to be that reliable ally, with extensive experience supporting businesses like yours in Lithgow and beyond.
As an Australian company with national reach, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by local enterprises in areas like Lithgow. Our team has a deep appreciation for the region's rich history, stunning natural beauty, and strong sense of community. This connection drives our commitment to providing expert guidance, innovative solutions, and personalized support to help you achieve your business goals.
Lithgow is renowned for its industrial heritage, picturesque valleys, and rolling hills. As a key hub in the Central Tablelands, it's an important location for businesses across various sectors, from manufacturing and logistics to agriculture and tourism. At COLETEK, we recognize the importance of fostering strong connections between local businesses, organizations, and community leaders.
As a trusted partner, COletek is dedicated to empowering Lithgow-based businesses with the tools, expertise, and resources needed to succeed in today's fast-paced digital landscape. Our team consists of seasoned professionals who have developed a deep understanding of the region's unique needs and challenges. We're committed to helping you navigate the complexities of technology, ensuring your business remains competitive, innovative, and resilient.
In summary, COletek is a trusted Australian company that is deeply rooted in the Lithgow community. We've earned our reputation as reliable partners for local businesses, offering personalized support, innovative solutions, and extensive experience in the region. Whether you're looking to streamline operations, enhance customer engagement, or drive growth, we're here to help.
Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Lithgow – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Lithgow – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
Useful Links
Location
Servicing worldwide, notably:
Australia, USA, UK, Europe and UAE