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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Serving Local Businesses in Young, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia: Your Partner for Growth
Nestled in the heart of the Southern Highlands, Young, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia is a thriving hub of commerce and industry. As local businesses and entrepreneurs navigate the ever-changing landscape of modern trade, it's essential to have a trusted ally by their side. That's where COLETEK comes in – a national provider with deep roots in this region. With an unwavering commitment to supporting the community, we've spent decades honing our expertise and developing innovative solutions that cater specifically to the needs of Young and its surrounding areas. Whether you're a family-owned enterprise or an emerging startup, our goal is to empower your growth by providing unparalleled expertise, cutting-edge technology, and personalized support. As a trusted Australian company with a strong presence in Young, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in this region. Our team's extensive knowledge of local conditions, combined with our national reach, enables us to deliver bespoke services tailored to the specific needs of your business. At COLETEK, we're passionate about investing time and resources into the Young community because we believe it's not just good business – it's a vital part of who we are. Our roots run deep in this ground, and we take pride in our ability to provide real-world solutions that truly make a difference. When you partner with us, you can rest assured that your success is our highest priority. So why settle for anything less? Choose COLETEK as your trusted ally, and embark on a journey of growth and prosperity in the heart of Young, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia. We're here to support you every step of the way – from conceptualization to execution, and beyond. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Young – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Young – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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