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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Livelihoods Thriving in Beresfield, Lower Hunter Valley: COLETEK's Commitment to the Region
Beresfield and the surrounding Lower Hunter Valley region have a rich history of industry and innovation – from coal mining to agriculture. Today, this thriving community remains at the heart of New South Wales, Australia, with entrepreneurs, small business owners, and manufacturers setting the pace for local economic growth. As a trusted partner in this region, COLETEK is proud to play its part in fostering prosperity, supporting businesses, and building lasting relationships.
As an Australian company founded on principles of trust, innovation, and local presence, we have developed deep roots in this area over the years. Our national reach notwithstanding, we are unapologetically committed to serving the diverse needs of our community here in Beresfield and beyond. By investing in people, technology, and expertise, we empower businesses to succeed, while also staying in tune with the unique local culture and pace of life.
From farm-to-table initiatives to manufacturing hubs, COLETEK has honed its expertise across various sectors, leveraging our collective knowledge to provide bespoke solutions that adapt to new challenges. Our door is always open to collaboration with entrepreneurs, small business owners, and major corporations alike, as we share a common goal: driving growth, creating jobs, and building stronger communities.
Beresfield has an undeniable charm, with its rolling hills, fertile farmland, and pulsating industrial heartbeat. At COLETEK, we understand that our clients' aspirations and challenges are deeply tied to this thriving environment – and we're here to provide the guidance, support, and innovative thinking required to overcome any obstacles.
Through a combination of strategic partnerships, local knowledge, and global perspectives, we're proud to be part of Beresfield's business ecosystem. Our team is dedicated to serving our valued clients across the Lower Hunter Valley region, delivering exceptional outcomes as your trusted ally in this vibrant community.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Beresfield – 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.
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 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.
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.
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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