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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A Local Perspective: COLETEK's Commitment to Bundabah Businesses
Located in the heart of the beautiful Lower Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia – specifically in the charming town of Bundabah – lies a region steeped in history and cultural heritage. This picturesque area is known for its stunning natural landscapes, rich wildlife, and strong sense of community. As the gateway to the Hunter Valley wine country, Bundabah's tranquil environment provides the perfect setting for businesses to thrive.
As a trusted Australian company with extensive experience working in and supporting local businesses across the nation, COLETEK understands the unique needs and challenges faced by entrepreneurs and leaders in this picturesque region. With its national reach and proven track record of delivering results, our team is dedicated to fostering close relationships and providing tailored solutions that empower Bundabah's business community.
Bundabah's local businesses are the backbone of the area's economy, from family-owned farms to boutique wineries, craft breweries, and artisanal bakeries. COLETEK prides itself on being a trusted partner for these innovators, offering industry insights, expert advice, and strategic support that enables them to grow, expand, and ultimately contribute to the region's prosperity.
Innovative companies like those in Bundabah often require forward-thinking solutions that adapt to their specific needs. COLETEK's team of local experts possesses a deep understanding of this area's unique challenges and opportunities. By leveraging our collective expertise, we help our clients overcome obstacles, seize new opportunities, and build a strong foundation for long-term success.
In an era where trust is paramount in business dealings, COLETEK strives to maintain long-term relationships built on transparency, communication, and mutual respect. As a locally focused company with national reach, we take pride in having a genuine interest in the well-being of our clients, their businesses, and the surrounding community.
Bundabah is more than just a location – it's an integral part of Australia's rich cultural tapestry. COLETEK shares this vision and is committed to supporting local entrepreneurs who share our core values of innovation, teamwork, and dedication. By partnering with us, businesses in this charming region can take advantage of expert guidance, cutting-edge insights, and access to national networks that fuel growth, prosperity, and economic development.
As you navigate the ever-changing business landscape, consider COLETEK your trusted ally in Bundabah's Lower Hunter Valley. Our door is always open to discuss your unique goals, challenges, and aspirations. Together, let's propel your business forward – for a brighter future in this magnificent region.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Bundabah – 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.
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.
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.
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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