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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National Strength, Local Expertise: COLETEK Supports Gilgooma's Central West Slopes Community
In the heart of New South Wales, Australia, lies the picturesque region of Gilgooma, nestled in the Central West Slopes area. Here, nature's grandeur unfolds, with rolling hills, verdant farmland, and dense forests creating a unique blend of charm and adventure opportunities. As locals, we're proud to call this region home, and COLETEK is committed to supporting local businesses and communities like yours. As an Australian-owned company with extensive national reach, COletek's local presence in Gilgooma allows us to understand the distinct character of your area and tailor our assistance according to your specific needs. Our expert team has a wealth of experience working closely with regional organizations, understanding the unique challenges, and leveraging resources to drive economic growth. In the Central West Slopes region, COletek's reputation as a trustworthy partner is built on reliability, innovation, and a genuine commitment to community development. By investing time and resources in local initiatives, we demonstrate our dedication to seeing your area thrive. This trust, earned over years of consistent service delivery, enables us to forge lasting partnerships with regional businesses. At COletek, we recognize that every community has its distinct spirit. In Gilgooma, we're proud to be part of the fabric that binds locals together. We understand that a strong business foundation supports individual livelihoods and collective prosperity, allowing people like your customers to thrive in their daily lives. Our local expertise enables us to provide tailored solutions for regional concerns, ensuring your area continues to grow. As you navigate the ever-evolving landscape, we're here to guide you through the complexities of modern commerce. By leveraging our national strength and local presence, COletek empowers regional businesses like yours to seize opportunities, adapt to change effectively, and build a more resilient future. For those seeking local knowledge and international expertise in one place, look no further than COletek, your trusted partner for success in Gilgooma and the wider Central West Slopes area. Contact us today to explore how we can help drive your region forward. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Gilgooma – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Gilgooma – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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