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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Australian Expertise: Supporting Maryland, Lower Hunter Valley's Businesses and Communities
When it comes to finding a trusted partner in the heart of New South Wales' picturesque Lower Hunter Valley region, turn to COLETEK. As an Australian company with extensive experience in supporting local businesses and communities, we've been proudly serving the area since [insert relevant time frame]. Located in Maryland, surrounded by the lush vineyards and rolling hills, our team is committed to giving back to the community that has given us so much.
For nearly two decades, COLETEK has built a reputation as a go-to expert for businesses across Australia. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer-centric approach has earned us a loyal client base in Maryland and beyond. As a locally owned and operated company, we take pride in being part of the very fabric that makes the Lower Hunter Valley region thrive.
But what does it mean to be local? It means understanding the unique needs and challenges faced by businesses like yours in Maryland. At COLETEK, we have an unwavering dedication to supporting our neighbors and friends. By fostering strong relationships built on trust and mutual respect, we've helped countless entrepreneurs overcome barriers and capitalize on opportunities.
Our team is intimately familiar with the nuances of doing business in the Lower Hunter Valley region. We know its people, its markets, and its industries inside out. This local knowledge, combined with our national reach and extensive expertise, makes us uniquely positioned to help your Maryland-based business flourish.
We're proud to be part of the community, and we believe that's what sets COELTALK apart from other providers. Our team is passionate about empowering local businesses to succeed and making a positive impact on the region we call home. So why choose COLETEK for your Maryland-based business? It's simple – we know the Lower Hunter Valley like the back of our hand, and we're dedicated to helping you navigate its landscape with confidence.
The next time you need trusted guidance or innovative solutions to help drive your Maryland-based business forward, turn to COELTALK. We're just a phone call, email, or visit away.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Maryland – 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.
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.
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.
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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