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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Coletek: A Trusted Australian Partner for Businesses in Ashley, North West Slopes and Beyond
In the heart of New South Wales' stunning North West Slopes region lies the charming town of Ashley, a hub for commerce, community, and connection. As a proud Australian company, Coletex is committed to supporting local businesses and communities like Ashley's, where people come together to build stronger futures.
With our headquarters in this beautiful country we've come to know so well, we bring over three decades of experience in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners overcome challenges and seize opportunities. Our team has walked the talk – they're familiar with the region's unique landscape, culture, and rhythms. That's why you can trust us to provide bespoke support tailored to your specific needs.
But don't just take our word for it! As a national player with operations coast-to-coast, we've helped countless businesses in towns like Ashley thrive. We're proud of the strong relationships we've built and the growth we've facilitated throughout the years. You can count on us to bring the same level of commitment to your regional enterprise.
At Coletex, trust is our hallmark. For decades, we've prided ourselves on being a local partner that genuinely understands the ins and outs of doing business in your neck of the woods. We stay ahead of the curve by embracing innovation and best practices, so you can focus on what matters most – your customers, employees, and growth initiatives.
Coletex is more than just a partner; we're next-door neighborhood friends who get it! Our dedicated team members live and breathe this amazing region. They know firsthand the challenges you may face as an Ashley-based business owner. We've walked the same streets, shopped at the local markets, and attended the same community events. That's why we understand your unique needs and concerns.
Join Forces with Coletex to Supercharge Your Business in Ashley
Floating above a sea of uncertainty? Let us help you navigate uncharted waters! Looking for fresh ideas to drive revenue growth? Our innovative approach has got this covered too! Whenever the winds of change blow fiercely through Ashley's business landscape, rest assured that Coletex is here for you – always just a stone's throw away. So why wait? Contact Us today and take the first step towards a brighter commercial future.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Ashley – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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