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).
In the heart of Monteagle, nestled within the picturesque Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is proud to be a trusted and approachable partner for local businesses and communities alike. Our team has been serving this beautiful area with dedication and expertise for many years, delivering results-oriented support that empowers entrepreneurs and organizations to thrive.
As a national company with a strong Australian heritage, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in regional areas like Monteagle. That's why we're committed to providing tailored guidance, innovative solutions, and unwavering commitment to helping local businesses succeed – whether they're just starting out or looking to expand their operations.
What sets us apart is our genuine passion for serving the Central Tablelands community. We believe that by empowering local businesses, we can drive growth, create jobs, and contribute meaningfully to the region's prosperity. Our team members are proud residents of Monteagle themselves, which means they truly understand the ins and outs of this wonderful area – from its rich cultural heritage to its stunning natural beauty.
At COLETEK, we're not just about providing excellent service; we're also deeply invested in building lasting relationships with our clients. That's why you'll find a culture of trust, transparency, and open communication at the heart of everything we do. We take the time to listen carefully to your unique needs, develop personalized solutions that work for you, and support you every step of the way.
Whether you're looking to revitalize your existing business strategy, explore new opportunities, or simply seek expert advice, COLETEK is here to help. Our experienced team is dedicated to working with local businesses in Monteagle, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia – just like yours – to build strong, sustainable futures.
If you're ready to partner with a trusted Australian company that truly understands the region and its people, we'd be delighted to connect. Contact Us
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.
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.
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.