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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Taking Pride in Supporting the Balfours Peak Community: COLETEK's Local Commitment
In the picturesque surroundings of Balfours Peak, North West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia, we at COLETEK take immense pride in being a trusted Australian company actively supporting local businesses and communities. Having gained extensive experience across various industries, our dedicated team is committed to delivering tailored solutions that cater to the unique needs of this region.
With national reach and a strong online presence, we understand the importance of staying connected with our clients, offering flexible communication channels, and keeping them informed throughout every step of our collaborative process. Our local approach ensures that you receive expert assistance whenever you need it, without having to travel long distances or compromise on quality.
COLETEK is a proud advocate for innovative and responsive business practices, recognizing the distinct character of this region. We believe in empowering local businesses with the right tools, knowledge, and guidance, thus enabling them to thrive within their respective markets. Our presence in Balfours Peak highlights our commitment to understanding the specific challenges faced by regional companies and delivering targeted solutions.
As a trusted Australian partner, we prioritize building strong relationships with our clients, fostering trust through transparent communication and reliability. We take pride in being part of this local community, recognizing that every connection has the potential to positively impact the region's growth and development. Our dedication is reflected in the level of personalized attention we provide, often acting as a valuable resource for entrepreneurs seeking guidance on their business journeys.
COLETEK's continued involvement in supporting local businesses in Balfours Peak reflects our unwavering commitment to this remarkable area. As your trusted partners, we look forward to embracing new challenges and opportunities alongside our clients, ultimately playing a vital role in shaping the North West Slopes' future for generations to come.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Balfours Peak – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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