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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North Lambton, Lower Hunter Valley: Your Local Partner in Success
In the heart of North Lambton, within the picturesque Lower Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Australia, lies a trusted ally for local businesses and entrepreneurs. COLETEK is that partner, dedicated to empowering startups and established companies alike with expertise, innovation, and unwavering support. As a proud Australian company, we're deeply rooted in our community, committed to fostering growth and prosperity throughout the region.
North Lambton's unique blend of heritage and modern vitality presents endless opportunities for business development. COLETEK has been an integral part of this journey, providing tailored solutions that address the distinct needs of local enterprises. Our extensive experience within the area has given us a deep appreciation for the specific challenges and triumphs that come with doing business in this extraordinary region.
We're proud of our reputation as a reliable and approachable partner, always available to lend a hand or share valuable insights. As a national player operating within North Lambton's bustling community, we're constantly innovating to stay abreast of industry trends and technological advancements that can enhance local businesses' operations.
What sets us apart is our commitment to putting the needs of our clients first, coupled with a steadfast dedication to upholding the highest standards of professionalism. This unwavering focus on excellence has earned us the trust of numerous North Lambton-based companies, who have come to rely on our expertise and discretion when navigating the complex landscape of business growth.
As you navigate the dynamic landscape of North Lambton's Lower Hunter Valley, don't hesitate to reach out for guidance. You can trust that COLETEK will be there, steadfastly supporting local businesses with the knowledge, resources, and inspiration needed to thrive. When it comes time to take your business to the next level.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for North Lambton – 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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