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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Lokally Loved and Nationally Recognized: Your Partner in Walgett's Central West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia
In the heart of Australia's fertile Central West Slopes region lies the thriving town of Walgett, where community spirit and entrepreneurial passion come alive. As a locally rooted company with national reach, COLETEK is proud to call this vibrant hub our own.
Walgett, Central West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia - a place where traditional charm blends seamlessly with modern innovation. With its rich soil and bountiful harvests, the agricultural landscape is teeming with life. Amidst this backdrop of hardworking farmers, passionate small business owners, and spirited community members, COLETEK stands as your trusted partner in success.
As a stalwart player on the Australian corporate scene, we've spent decades honing our expertise in understanding the diverse needs of regional businesses like yours. With boots firmly planted on ground in Walgett, Central West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia, and roots digging deep into national networks, COLETEK is uniquely positioned to provide tailored support that speaks to local sensibilities.
What sets us apart from corporate giants? Our commitment to establishing authentic relationships with the dedicated people who make this region tick. We believe in rolling up sleeves alongside our partners, listening closely to their stories and worries, and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals. Trust, we've learned, is built on mutual respect and a willingness to learn.
Your business, unique as it may be, deserves the COLETEK treatment - no generic solutions here! We're passionate about empowering enterprises like yours with innovative insights, expert guidance, and cutting-edge tools. In Walgett, Central West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia, we know that community prosperity is inextricably linked to the strength of individual endeavors.
Join us on this journey of growth, and experience firsthand our unwavering dedication to fostering long-term connections with local businesses and communities like yours. As your national yet locally rooted partner in Walgett's Central West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK invites you to reap the benefits of our collective know-how.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Walgett – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Walgett – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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