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 Your Community: COLETEK in Bunglegumbie, Central West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia
As a trusted name in Australian business, we've had the privilege of working alongside local companies and communities across the nation. Within our scope lies the remarkable region of Bunglegumbie, nestled within the heart of the Central West Slopes in New South Wales, Australia. Here, we not only share your commitment to building long-lasting partnerships but also strive to provide tailored support that strengthens local businesses and drives community growth.
Since the birth of our organization, our core values have remained unwavering: dedication, determination, and a relentless pursuit of innovation in all aspects of our operations. We've had the privilege of servicing companies from all walks, ensuring each enterprise receives the tailored assistance designed specifically to meet their unique needs. Our team's passion is rooted deep within the fabric of Australian commerce, with the understanding that when local businesses thrive, so do the communities they serve.
From our humble beginnings in Australia, COLETEK has expanded its reach, servicing both metropolitan and regional areas. However, we've never lost sight of our commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs and startups, knowing their impact on the local economy is immeasurable. Our unwavering dedication to the region goes hand in hand with our determination to foster lasting partnerships, creating value for all who work alongside us.
In every corner of Australia, from bustling cities to picturesque rural towns like Bunglegumbie, we stand strong as a beacon of trustworthiness, supporting entrepreneurs and small-business owners whose passion ignites the community. The COLETEK name is synonymous with reliability, agility, and responsiveness – critical qualities in today's fast-paced business landscape.
We believe that building strong local relationships is key to driving success, and this commitment has inspired generations of our team members. By embracing this philosophy, we've garnered a reputation as trusted allies for businesses on the Central West Slopes, including Bunglegumbie. Our presence underscores our promise: when you join forces with COLETEK, you'll gain access to cutting-edge expertise, flexible support systems, and unrivaled local knowledge – all distilled from years spent empowering regional businesses like yours.
We're proud of what we've achieved thus far in our journey as a trusted companion for entrepreneurs throughout Australia. This path is guided by the unwavering commitment to support those whose tireless efforts breathe life into the region's entrepreneurial heartbeat. As you navigate the ever-evolving landscape, rest assured that COLETEK stands ready as your partner of choice
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Bunglegumbie – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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