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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Your Partner in Success: COLETEK in Millfield, Lower Hunter Valley
Nestled in the picturesque Lower Hunter Valley region, Millfield is a thriving community that embodies the spirit of rural Australia – strong, resilient, and full of character. As part of this vibrant area, COOLETEK takes pride in being a trusted Australian company committed to supporting local businesses like yours. With extensive experience in delivering tailored solutions and services, we understand the unique needs of industries in Millfield and the Lower Hunter Valley.Local Connection Matters COLETEK's roots run deep in Australia, with offices across the nation. However, our local presence in Millfield is more than just a physical address; it's an extension of our commitment to understanding and serving your community. We take the time to get acquainted with the local business landscape, listening to your concerns and sharing our expertise to drive growth.
Our team's innovative mindset and industry knowledge allow us to develop bespoke solutions that address the distinct challenges facing businesses in Millfield. By leveraging our national network and resources, we empower local ventures like yours to thrive and reach new heights. At COLETEK, we're passionate about harnessing our expertise to drive positive change and create long-term success for your business.
As a trusted partner, we recognize the importance of trust in doing business, particularly when it comes to supporting local communities. That's why you can count on us to provide transparent, reliable, and honest guidance every step of the way. Our dedicated team is always available to listen, advise, or simply offer a helping hand whenever needed.
We're proud to be part of the Millfield community, working alongside like-minded businesses that share our values of dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. Whether you're an established player or a start-up with big ideas, COLETEK is the go-to partner for guidance and support every step of your growth journey.
Join Forces with Your Local Partner COLETEK invites you to experience the difference that a truly local business can make. By partnering with us, you'll gain access to our collective wealth of knowledge, innovative thinking, and national resources – all tailored to the unique needs of your Millfield-based business.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Millfield – 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.
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.
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.
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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