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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Local Expertise for Baan Baa Businesses: COLETEK's Commitment to Your Success
In the heart of the iconic North West Slopes region, in New South Wales, Australia, lies the charming town of Baan Baa. This rural hub is home to a thriving community of local businesses and entrepreneurs who are passionate about driving growth and prosperity. At COLETEK, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in this region and are dedicated to supporting your success.
As a trusted Australian company with extensive experience, we've had the privilege of working alongside innovative businesses like yours across the country, including right here in Baan Baa. Our national reach allows us to bring world-class expertise and resources to our local clients, empowering them to achieve their goals. From the rich agricultural land to the thriving services sector, we're committed to playing a vital part in shaping your community's future.
At COLETEK, we pride ourselves on being locally present, genuinely invested in the well-being of our clients and the region. We know that trust is built by delivering exceptional outcomes, fostering strong relationships, and staying at the forefront of industry innovation. Our team is passionate about bringing new opportunities to Baan Baa businesses, harnessing the latest technologies and best practices to drive growth, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
As a locally-led company with Australian roots, we're deeply connected to the unique needs and aspirations of our clients in Baan Baa. We've developed a profound understanding of this region's distinct culture, values, and industry dynamics, allowing us to tailor our approach to meet your specific challenges and opportunities. Whether you're seeking technology solutions, strategic guidance, or operational support, we're here to provide the expertise that sets your business apart.
We're committed to being a long-term partner for Baan Baa businesses, dedicated to contributing to the region's prosperity and growth. If you're looking for a trusted ally who understands your unique challenges and aspirations, look no further than COLETEK. Our doors are open to collaborate with you; let's work together to achieve greater success.
Mechatronics Prototyping for Baan Baa – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Baan Baa – 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 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.
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.
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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