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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Birmingham Gardens, Lower Hunter Valley: Where Trust and Innovation Meet
As a local business owner in Birmingham Gardens, Lower Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, you know how important it is to partner with a trusted Australian company that understands the unique needs of your community. At COLETEK, we're proud to be just that – a national player with deep roots in this vibrant region.
Our experience extends far beyond our national borders, but our commitment to supporting local businesses and communities remains unwavering. We know that every area has its distinct character, and Birmingham Gardens is no exception. With its tranquil setting amidst the picturesque Lower Hunter Valley, your business requires a personalized approach that leverages our expertise in cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.
COLETEK's national reach allows us to bring the best of Australian innovation to your doorstep. Our experts work closely with local entrepreneurs, creatives, and industry leaders alike, empowering them to take their ventures to the next level. By doing so, we foster a thriving ecosystem that benefits the entire community – not just individual businesses.
At COLETEK, trust isn't just something we talk about; it's what we build our reputation on. We understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality and respecting the distinct needs of each client in Birmingham Gardens and surrounding areas. Our commitment to reliability is unparalleled, ensuring that your business can rely on us when you need us most.
We're not just an external provider – we're a valued partner for businesses within the Lower Hunter Valley. Whether you're looking to scale up or establish new operations, our local presence allows us to stay attuned to the subtleties of this unique region. We get it; Birmingham Gardens is more than just a postcode – it's home.
So why settle for anything less? Ditch the generic solutions and vague promises. Partner with an Australian company that truly understands your needs, has national reach, and is committed to supporting local businesses in Birmingham Gardens, Lower Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Birmingham Gardens – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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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