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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Supporting Local Businesses in Milkers Flat and Beyond - COLETEK's Commitment to Region
Nestled in the heart of the Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia, our home region of Milkers Flat stands out for its lush landscapes, rich history, and strong sense of community. It is here that COLETEK has established a proud reputation as trusted partner for local businesses looking to thrive.
For over [X] years, we've been committed to empowering entrepreneurs and business owners in and around Milkers Flat to achieve their goals. Our team consists of experienced professionals who share your passion for the region's potential and are dedicated to delivering practical solutions that make a meaningful impact.
A crucial aspect of our approach is building strong, lasting relationships with local clients, understanding the unique challenges they face, and providing tailored support to overcome these obstacles. At COLETEK, we take pride in being an integral part of Milkers Flat's business landscape, earning trust through consistent excellence, transparency, and responsiveness.
While our roots are firmly planted here in Milkers Flat, our national reach ensures that we can leverage a wealth of knowledge, resources, and expertise to benefit local businesses. We're proud to be an Australian company that not only understands the pulse of the nation but also proudly serves it, making us the natural choice for entrepreneurs seeking expert guidance.
As Milkers Flat continues to evolve and grow, we remain committed to being at the forefront of innovation, harnessing new technologies and approaches to drive progress. Our team is constantly developing fresh ideas, staying ahead of the curve, and adapting to an ever-changing environment - all designed to benefit our clients and the local community.
We're honored to play a vital role in preserving Milkers Flat's unique character while fostering its continued growth. By partnering with COLETEK, you can be confident that your business is supported by a trusted, locally engaged, and nationally connected expert team - all working together to elevate the region we call home.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Milkers Flat – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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