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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Located in the heart of Kurri Kurri, within the picturesque Lower Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is a trusted and experienced business that prides itself on strong local presence and extensive national reach. When it comes to supporting businesses in Kurri Kurri and surrounding areas, you can count on our experts to provide innovative solutions that cater to your unique needs. As a local company with deep roots in the Lower Hunter Valley region, we understand the importance of building strong relationships with community leaders, businesses, and locals alike. Our team is dedicated to working closely with clients in Kurri Kurri to deliver tailored services that drive growth, enhance efficiency, and foster long-term success. By leveraging our extensive knowledge of the local market, we can help you navigate the ever-changing business landscape and take your operations to the next level. COLETEK's national presence also enables us to connect you with a powerful network of experts and resources from across Australia. Our commitment to innovation ensures that you have access to cutting-edge technology, industry insights, and best practices tailored to meet the specific needs of Kurri Kurri and surrounding areas. When you partner with COLETEK, you can rest assured that our team is working tirelessly behind the scenes to help your business thrive in an rapidly changing environment. As a trusted Australian company, we take pride in our ability to provide unwavering support to local businesses and communities in Kurri Kurri and beyond. Our approach emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and trust, which has earned us a reputation as a reliable partner for businesses of all sizes. Whether you're a small start-up or an established enterprise, COLETEK is dedicated to helping your business grow and flourish in the Lower Hunter Valley region. Contact Us today to schedule a consultation with our team and discover how we can help drive success for your Kurri Kurri-based business. Let us showcase our passion for local innovation, national expertise, and commitment to trusted, long-term partnership in the heart of Kurri Kurri, New South Wales.Mechatronics Prototyping for Kurri Kurri – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
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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.
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.
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.
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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