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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Strengthening Local Communities in Home Rule, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Home Rule, nestled in the heart of the Central Tablelands region, is a thriving community that embodies the spirit of rural Australia. As a trusted Australian company with deep roots in this area, COLETEK takes pride in its commitment to supporting local businesses and fostering meaningful connections within the community. For decades, our team has been dedicated to building strong relationships with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and residents alike. Our understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by local stakeholders drives our tailored approach to meeting their needs and helping them grow. Whether it's through strategic consultations or practical solutions that streamline operations, we're passionate about empowering Home Rule's economic vitality. In a region where family-owned enterprises and small businesses are the backbone of the economy, COLETEK is committed to being an active partner in their success stories. Our national reach and extensive experience working with organizations across Australia allow us to bring world-class expertise and best practices to our local engagements. This unique blend of small-town charm and global connections enables us to create bespoke solutions that resonate deeply with the Home Rule community. When it comes to trust, COLETEK has earned a reputation for being steadfast in its word, reliable in its actions, and loyal to the local businesses and residents we serve. Our commitment to innovation and technology ensures that our support is always grounded in the latest research and expertise. This unwavering dedication to excellence has allowed us to build lasting relationships with esteemed organizations, entrepreneurs, and community leaders throughout Home Rule. As a truly local business ourselves, COLETEK understands the critical importance of strong roots in this vibrant community. Our team members are actively involved in various initiatives that bolster local growth, such as mentorship programs for start-ups and collaborations with influential industry bodies. By investing in the prosperity of our town and surrounding areas, we're crafting a brighter future for generations to come.Join us
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Home Rule – 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.
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 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.
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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