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 Melville, Lower Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK has been a stalwart presence in the region's business landscape for years. Our team understands the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating a company in this picturesque area, and we're dedicated to providing tailored support to help local businesses thrive. As a trusted Australian company with national reach, we've established a reputation for delivering exceptional results through our collaborative approach and commitment to innovation. Whether you're looking to boost efficiency, drive growth, or simply navigate the ever-changing business landscape, our team is always ready to lend a helping hand. And as someone who calls Melville home, you can be sure that we're deeply invested in the region's continued success and well-being. Our expertise spans far beyond just providing technical solutions – although we do offer top-notch support in those areas too! We believe that every business has its own unique story to tell, and our approach is all about empowering entrepreneurs and leaders to achieve their goals. We take pride in our ability to listen, understand, and act with a clear vision for the future. As a true local presence, we're proud to call Melville home. Our roots run deep in this community, and we're passionate about using our skills and expertise to make a positive impact. Whether it's supporting local initiatives, partnering with like-minded businesses, or simply being a trusted resource for area residents, COLETEK is committed to being an integral part of the fabric that makes Melville such a special place. So why look elsewhere when you can trust a company that not only knows Melville inside out but also has the national reach and expertise to deliver real results? Contact us today to learn more about how we can collaborate with you to take your business to new heights! Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Melville – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Melville – 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.
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 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.
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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