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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Expert Support for Murrawombie Businesses: COLETEK's Local Focus
Nestled in the heart of Central West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia, lies the charming town of Murrawombie. Rich in history and natural beauty, this picturesque community is home to a thriving local economy, relying on passionate entrepreneurs and businesses to drive growth and development. As a trusted Australian company, COLETEK understands the importance of supporting these very same local businesses, empowering them with innovative solutions and expert guidance to thrive in today's competitive landscape.
For over [X] years, COLETEK has been dedicated to fostering long-term relationships with local business leaders and community members. Our team of experts has intimate knowledge of Murrawombie's specific needs and challenges, tailoring our approach to ensure the continued success of this vibrant town.
As a nationally recognized organization, we leverage our comprehensive network to deliver cutting-edge solutions, leveraging best practices from around the country to drive innovation in the region. Our commitment to trust and transparency has earned us recognition as one of Australia's most respected companies, serving businesses across the nation, including those right here in Murrawombie.
We're proud to be part of the fabric of this close-knit community, understanding that every local business is a vital thread woven into the tapestry of life. COLETEK believes in nurturing these relationships, providing the necessary tools and support for sustained growth, helping shape the future of Murrawombie's entrepreneurial spirit.
So, if your business is looking to scale new heights or simply needs expert guidance, rest assured that COletek has your back, providing unparalleled local expertise. We're as invested in the success of this region as its residents are – let us help you navigate the ever-changing landscape and seize new opportunities.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Murrawombie – 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.
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.
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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