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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Succeeding in Canonba: COLETEK's Commitment to Central West Slopes Businesses
As a trusted Australian company, COLETEK is proud to serve the businesses and communities of Canonba, situated on the Central West Slopes in New South Wales, Australia. Our team has spent decades honing our expertise in supporting local enterprises across this vast region. With roots firmly planted in Canonba, we're dedicated to empowering your business to thrive and helping you achieve your goals. At COLETEK, we understand the unique challenges faced by businesses operating in rural areas like Canonba. That's why we've developed a robust approach that prioritizes trust, innovation, and localized support. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals with a deep understanding of the regional market. We take pride in our ability to build strong relationships with local stakeholders, fostering long-term partnerships founded on mutual respect and open communication. Our extensive national reach enables us to tap into a vast network of resources, expertise, and best practices, which we apply directly to benefit Canonba's businesses. As a result, our clients have access to cutting-edge solutions tailored to their specific needs and circumstances. By combining local knowledge with national reach, COLETEK offers a truly unique value proposition that sets us apart from larger corporations or out-of-town consultants. At the heart of COLETEK's approach is a commitment to transparency and accountability. We believe in building trust through open communication, clear objectives, and measurable outcomes. Our clients can rest assured that our team is fully invested in their success, consistently delivering high-quality results and adapting to changing circumstances as needed. Our localized presence in Canonba means we're not just familiar with the area's unique characteristics but also actively engaged in the community. We take pride in contributing to local initiatives, supporting regional events, and fostering connections between businesses and stakeholders. By doing so, COLETEK plays a vital role in nurturing the region's economic growth and development. If you're looking for a trusted partner to support your Canonba-based business or organization, look no further than COletek. Together, we can achieve remarkable things. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Canonba – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Canonba – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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