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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Serving the Heart of New South Wales: Tooraweenah and Beyond with COLETEK
In the picturesque town of Tooraweenah, nestled in the Central West Slopes region of New South Wales, our roots run deep. COLETEK has been proud to call this area home for many years, working closely with local businesses and communities to bring innovation and support to their doorsteps.
As a trusted Australian company, we take pride in our extensive experience across various sectors. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering exceptional results that leave our clients confident in our ability to understand the unique challenges they face. With COLETEK, you can rest assured that your business is in good hands – no matter its size or scope.
Beyond our local presence, we proudly serve businesses from Tooraweenah and further afield across New South Wales. Whether you're based in this charming town or farther afield on the Central West Slopes, know that we're committed to understanding your specific needs and providing tailored solutions that drive growth.
At COLETEK, we recognize the importance of building trust with our clients. That's why we focus on strong relationships built on communication, transparency, and local knowledge. We understand that every business is unique, and so too should be its approach to success. By combining innovation with good old-fashioned Aussie know-how, we empower our clients to take control of their futures – no matter what the next season may bring.
If you're based in Tooraweenah or another nearby town on the Central West Slopes, and seeking a trusted partner to help drive your business forward, look no further than COLETEK. Together, we can build a brighter future that shines as bright as the stars above New South Wales' star-filled skies.
So why wait? Get in touch with us today at Contact Us. We can't wait to support your business and contribute to the ongoing success of our beautiful region.
Mechatronics Prototyping for Tooraweenah – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Tooraweenah – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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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