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 Businesses in Waratah, Lower Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia - COLETEK's Expertise in Your Backyard
Located in the heart of Waratah, Lower Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, we understand the importance of supporting local businesses and communities like yours. At COLETEK, we're proud to be a trusted Australian company with a national reach, committed to helping you succeed.
As a regional expert, we've developed a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by businesses in Waratah, Lower Hunter Valley. With years of experience in supporting local entrepreneurs and corporate leaders alike, we know what it takes to drive growth, boost efficiency, and create innovative solutions for your specific industry.
We're more than just another business advisor - we're a trusted partner who will work closely with you to develop tailored strategies and action plans that meet your distinct needs. Our extensive network and national presence allow us to leverage the best available resources, expertise, and connections to help your business thrive in this picturesque region.
COLETEK is committed to being a positive force in Waratah, Lower Hunter Valley's community, supporting local causes and initiatives that make a difference in people's lives. By choosing COLETEK as your trusted ally, you can rest assured that your success will also contribute to the well-being of our shared community.
In a rapidly changing business landscape, it's essential to stay ahead of the curve without sacrificing your values or compromising your vision. With COLETEK by your side, you'll enjoy peace of mind knowing we're continuously innovating and adapting to help you navigate complexity, capitalize on new opportunities, and protect your interests.
We believe that no matter where you are in Waratah, Lower Hunter Valley - whether you're just starting out or taking your business to the next level - COLETEK has the expertise, trustworthiness, and local presence to empower you to achieve your aspirations. If you're looking for a reliable partner to support your growth aspirations, explore our services today.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Waratah – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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