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 trusted partner in Ellalong, Lower Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia: Leveraging COLETEK's expertise for local businesses
Nestled within the picturesque Lower Hunter Valley region, Ellalong is a thriving community that relies on the entrepreneurial spirit of its local businesses to drive growth and prosperity. As a trusted leader in the Australian business landscape, COLETEK has made it our mission to provide unrivalled support to these very same entrepreneurs – empowering them to reach new heights of success. As an experienced and nationally renowned company with operations spanning across Australia, we've built a reputation for delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses like yours. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your existing operation to the next level, our team is dedicated to understanding your goals, identifying potential roadblocks, and crafting innovative strategies designed to propel you forward. By partnering with COLETEK, you can rest assured that our national presence allows us to draw from a wealth of industry expertise, best practices, and valuable resources – giving you the confidence to tackle any challenge head-on. When it comes to fostering trust within local communities, we make a conscious effort to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to supporting our neighbours. By building lasting relationships with key stakeholders, policymakers, and business leaders in the Ellalong area, we work tirelessly to create a network of connections that positively impact the community as a whole. This dedication is underscored by our team's deep understanding of local market dynamics – allowing us to tailor our approach to ensure maximum effectiveness for businesses like yours. What sets us apart from others in the market is our relentless pursuit of innovation and continuous improvement. By embracing cutting-edge technologies, best practices, and fresh ideas, we're constantly refining our processes to deliver exceptional results that meet or exceed your expectations. Whether you're looking to streamline operations, drive new revenue streams, or optimize resource allocation – COLETEK's expertise can help guide you towards a brighter future. As a trusted partner for local businesses in Ellalong, Lower Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, we take pride in our commitment to being an integral part of this vibrant community. Our presence here is not just about doing business; it's about building lasting connections that make a tangible difference – now and for generations to come. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Ellalong – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Ellalong – 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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