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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COLETEK: Your Partner for Parkes, Central West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia's Business Success
nestled in the heart of the Central West Slopes, Parkes is a thriving community that has carved out its place as a hub for industry and innovation. As a local business leader, it's essential to have reliable partners who understand your unique needs and can help you achieve your goals. That's where COLETEK comes in – a trusted Australian company with extensive experience supporting businesses across New South Wales, including right here in Parkes.
Situated in the heart of Australia, we know what it takes to thrive in this region. Our team has spent years honing their skills and expertise working with local businesses just like yours. By sharing our knowledge and insights, we empower you to focus on what matters most – growing your company and taking advantage of the region's vast opportunities.
As a national company, COLETEK boasts a strong presence in key regions like Parkes, where we're committed to supporting local entrepreneurs, farmers, and inventors. Our team has earned a reputation for trustworthiness, innovation, and dedication to helping businesses succeed – and we're eager to bring our expertise to yours.
By partnering with COLETEK, you'll gain access to top-notch resources, cutting-edge solutions, and tailored guidance tailored to your specific needs. Our local presence means we understand the intricacies of doing business in Parkes and the surrounding areas – allowing us to provide informed advice that truly matters to you.
We're not just a company – we're your neighbours, your friends, and your guides through the complexities of building a successful enterprise. At COLETEK, we believe every local business deserves the backing they need to grow and flourish in this vibrant community.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Parkes – 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.
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.
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 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.
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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