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 the Local Community: Building Trust in Baldry and Beyond
In the heart of New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK has been a trusted name for businesses and communities alike in the Baldry region, including Central West Slopes. Our roots run deep in this wonderful area, where we've developed long-lasting relationships with local entrepreneurs and families.
CORE VALUES
We believe that by backing our clients, supporting their growth and success, and fostering a culture of trust, innovation, and collaboration, we can contribute positively to the local economy. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing seamless, personalized support tailored to your unique needs. From small startups to established enterprises, we treat each client with attention to detail and a genuine interest in their success.
Balancing Regional Expertise and National Reach
COLETEK is proud to be an Australian company committed to making a difference within the local community where we first started. While our national presence enables us to leverage best-practice knowledge from coast to coast, it's our connection to this very area that informs our approach to serving clients in Baldry and beyond.
Innovating for Local Businesses
We take pride in being at the forefront of innovation, continuously refreshing our skills and staying abreast of industry developments. This ensures we provide cutting-edge support tailored to your specific business needs. Our innovative mindset is matched only by our dedication to the long-term success of our clients.
Trust Your Local Partner in Baldry
We recognize that in this region, relationships matter most. That's why COLETEK prioritizes building trust through open communication, transparency, and a relentless commitment to quality services. With us, you can count on a reliable guide for navigating the ever-changing landscape of small business.
Mechatronics Prototyping for Baldry – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Baldry – 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.
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.
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.
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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