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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Building Stronger Communities in Cardiff, Lower Hunter Valley
In the heart of the picturesque Lower Hunter Valley region, lies the charming town of Cardiff – a thriving hub for local businesses and communities. For years, COLETEK has been proud to call this region home, serving as a trusted and innovative partner to entrepreneurs, sole traders, and local organizations alike. Our passion is centered around helping these community builders grow and prosper, fueled by our relentless commitment to delivering exceptional service and support.
As a nationally respected Australian company with deep roots in the Cardiff area, COLETEK has earned its reputation as a trusted advisor and champion of local success stories. By combining extensive experience with cutting-edge expertise, we empower businesses like yours to flourish amidst the region's rich landscape of innovation and tradition.
Our team takes immense pride in not only their own regional heritage but also their capacity to transcend distance, fostering strong ties between entrepreneurs, governments, and the wider community. With an unwavering focus on the local touch, COLETEK has become synonymous with reliability, creativity, and unwavering support – cornerstones essential for any business seeking sustained growth in Cardiff or throughout the Lower Hunter Valley.
From the humble beginnings of startup ideas to the triumphant launchings of established ventures, our mission is to bridge gaps between aspiring entrepreneurs, local authorities, and industry experts. By offering expert counsel, strategic partnerships, and timely guidance, we provide a beacon of hope for those seeking to propel their passions into reality.
Data-driven insights, fueled by real-world experience, enable COLETEK to stay ahead of the curve, adapting our support mechanisms flexibly as business landscapes evolve. This harmonized blend of national reach, regional understanding, and grassroots advocacy has earned us a reputation as a trusted ally for Cardiff's diverse array of businesses – from family-owned enterprises to start-up innovators and long-established corporate pillars.
COLETEK is an integral part of the Cardiff fabric, an integral thread weaving itself into local life. With an unrelenting focus on the growth, resilience, and prosperity of your enterprise or organization in this wonderful region, we're honored to count ourselves as a vital resource that has become woven into the very fabric of the community.
Join the ranks of local businesses who have already realized their full potential with COLETEK by their side. For years, our commitment to trust, innovation, and unwavering support for Cardiff's entrepreneurs and innovators has been rewarded by untold success stories – it can be yours too! Contact Us
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Cardiff – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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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