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 the Heart of Portland and Central Tablelands: COLETEK's Commitment to Local Communities
In the picturesque town of Portland, nestled in the heart of New South Wales' Central Tablelands, a trusted partner has been supporting local businesses and communities for years. As a proudly Australian company, COLETEK has earned its reputation by delivering exceptional outcomes to clients across the nation, while maintaining a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by regional areas like Portland.
This region is renowned for its rolling hills, fertile farmland, and strong sense of community – values that align perfectly with COLETEK's approach. As we work closely with local businesses, we take the time to understand their aspirations, goals, and concerns. Our team has developed a profound appreciation for the resilient spirit of Portland's residents, who work tirelessly to create opportunities in an area blessed with rich natural resources.
With offices located in [insert location], COLETEK is uniquely positioned to provide tailored support to businesses within the local community. We take pride in being more than just a service provider – we're invested in the prosperity and well-being of Portland's people and organizations. As an integral part of this region, we've earned the trust of long-standing clients who value our expertise, innovative thinking, and commitment to delivering results that benefit the entire community.
Whether you're an existing business looking to diversify your portfolio or a startup seeking guidance on your new venture, COLETEK is dedicated to empowering local enterprises through expert advice, strategic partnerships, and creative solutions. We believe in harnessing the collective talents of this region's residents to drive growth, innovation, and social progress.
We're more than just a company – we're part of Portland's fabric. As you navigate the complexities of today's competitive landscape, rest assured that COLETEK is by your side, leveraging our expertise as a trusted ally for businesses in the heart of the Central Tablelands. Let us share our expertise and knowledge with yours.
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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 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.
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.
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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