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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Supporting Local Businesses in Metford, Lower Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
As a thriving community nestled in the picturesque Lower Hunter Valley, Metford is a hub of activity and growth. With its rich history, stunning natural scenery, and strong industry presence, this charming town has become a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. At COLETEK, we're proud to call Metford home – and we're committed to supporting local businesses and communities that make this region so special.
With over two decades of experience as a trusted Australian company, COLETEK has earned a reputation for being a reliable partner in your business journey. Our national reach means we can draw on expertise from across the country, while our local presence ensures we're always close enough to understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing businesses like yours.
At COLETEK, we believe that trust is the foundation of any successful partnership. That's why we've built our business around a deep commitment to transparency, accountability, and genuine support for our clients. When you work with us, you can be confident that your goals are our top priority – and that we'll stop at nothing to help you achieve them.
In an era of rapid technological change and innovation, it's more important than ever to have a trusted ally who can guide you through the complex choices and challenges ahead. At COLETEK, we're committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends and best practices – so you don't have to. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, our expertise is always available to help you stay one step ahead.
And that's why we're proud to call Metford home. We believe in the importance of putting down roots and building strong relationships with the local community – and we're passionate about using our skills and expertise to make a real difference for businesses like yours. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to new heights, we're committed to being there for you every step of the way.
So why wait? If you're ready to embark on a growth journey that's tailored to your unique needs and goals, get in touch with us today. We can't wait to see what we can achieve together – for the benefit of your business, our community, and the entire region.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Metford – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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