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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Wellington, a charming town on the Central West Slopes of New South Wales, Australia, is a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in the region. As a proud Australian company with deep roots in our nation's history and culture, COLETEK has been honored to play a vital role in supporting local businesses and communities like Wellington. With decades of experience under our belt, we've developed a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking growth, stability, and prosperity. As a national organization with strong connections across the country, COLETEK is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions that cater to the unique needs of Wellington-based businesses. Our team has extensive knowledge of the local market, having worked closely with numerous companies in the area to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and drive success. By combining our expertise with a deep understanding of the Wellington community, we've helped entrepreneurs, small business owners, and corporate leaders alike navigate the complexities of modern commerce. COLETEK's commitment to trust, innovation, and local presence has earned us the respect and admiration of businesses throughout Wellington and beyond. We take pride in being a values-driven organization that prioritizes transparency, accountability, and mutual benefit. By fostering strong relationships with our clients, we empower them to achieve their goals, overcome obstacles, and thrive in an ever-changing business landscape. For businesses in Wellington seeking guidance, support, and expertise from a trusted partner, COLETEK is the perfect choice. Whether you're looking for strategic advice, operational assistance, or simply someone to share your concerns with, our team is here to listen, inform, and inspire. With decades of experience working alongside businesses in areas like ours, we understand the intricacies of local commerce and are poised to make a meaningful impact on your organization. As you navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the Wellington business landscape, COLETEK stands ready to support you every step of the way. We invite you to discover the value of partnering with a trusted Australian company that puts our community at the heart of everything we do. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Wellington – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Wellington – 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.
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.
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.
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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