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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Nestled in the picturesque Central West Slopes of New South Wales, Australia, lies the charming village of Obley. This enchanting locality is where community spirit thrives, surrounded by lush pastures, rolling hills, and sparkling streams. As a resident or business owner in the Obley area, it's essential to have trustworthy partners who understand your unique needs and are committed to supporting you every step of the way. As an Australian-owned company with national reach, COLETEK has been proudly serving local businesses like yours for years. Our presence in [Obley, Central West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia] allows us to develop a deep understanding of your community's specific requirements and adapt our services accordingly. At COLETEK, we're dedicated to fostering strong relationships with our clients across the country, including those right here in Obley. By partnering with us, you'll gain access to expert knowledge, innovative solutions, and a personal touch that comes from working closely with individuals who truly care about the success of your venture. Trust is the foundation upon which we build our partnerships, and we take pride in being an approachable, reliable, and locally engaged company. Our team is made up of industry experts who are well-versed in the intricacies of [Obley, Central West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia]'s business landscape. This expertise enables us to develop tailored support programs that meet your unique needs and goals. As a locally focused company, COLETEK is actively involved in giving back to the community we serve. We believe in investing time, resources, and knowledge to ensure our clients' success not just as businesses but also as valuable contributors to the local fabric of [Obley, Central West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia]. At COLETEK, our door is always open to those seeking guidance, support, or simply a listening ear. We're passionate about empowering local businesses and driving growth in the Obley area. Contact us today to discover how we can provide the personalized attention you deserve. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Obley – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
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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.
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.
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 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.
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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