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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Unlocking Potential in Black Hill, Lower Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia - Your Partner for Success in the Region
Located at the heart of the beautiful Lower Hunter Valley, Black Hill is a thriving region that embodies the essence of Australian country charm and entrepreneurial spirit. As a proud Australian company with a strong presence in this area, COLETEK understands the unique requirements and challenges faced by local businesses.
We take pride in our hands-on approach to working closely with clients from Black Hill, offering tailored solutions designed to drive growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance overall competitiveness. Our team has years of experience in supporting local businesses across various industries, fostering long-term relationships built on trust, respect, and a deep understanding of the community we serve.
COLETEK's national reach enables us to bring innovative thinking, cutting-edge technology, and industry expertise directly to your doorstep in Black Hill. Our team members are dedicated professionals who have been immersed in the local culture and understand the specific needs of the region. This synergy ensures that our strategies are tailored to meet the unique demands of the Lower Hunter Valley market.
From small family-owned businesses to large-scale enterprises, COLETEK has earned a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses in Black Hill. Our ability to navigate the complexities involved in running a local operation, while remaining committed to delivering exceptional results, has made us a go-to choice for many entrepreneurs and business owners.
We take pride in being a truly local player that understands the importance of community engagement, economic growth, and social responsibility in Black Hill. Our commitment to supporting local businesses and initiatives reflects our dedication to making a positive impact on the region's overall prosperity.
As you navigate the ever-evolving business landscape in Black Hill, Lower Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, look no further than COLETEK as your trusted partner for success. With our wealth of experience, national reach, and local presence, we're confident that together, we can unlock new opportunities and drive growth for your business.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Black Hill – 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.
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.
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.
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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