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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A Local Perspective on Innovation: COLETEK, Your Partner in Banoon and Beyond
Located in the heart of the North West Slopes region, New South Wales, Australia, Banoon is a thriving community that values innovation, hard work, and close-knit relationships. At COLETEK, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with doing business in this area.
We're proud to call ourselves a homegrown Australian company, committed to supporting local businesses and communities like those found in Banoon. With years of experience under our belt, we've earned a reputation for being a trusted partner, always ready to lend a hand or provide valuable insights.
As your go-to ally, COLETEK has built an impressive national presence, working with businesses from all corners of the country. But despite our extensive reach, we never forget our local roots and the importance of staying grounded in the communities we serve. It's this dual approach that sets us apart – we're not just a faceless corporation; we're your neighbors who genuinely care about the well-being of Banoon and its residents.
In a world where technology is constantly evolving, innovation plays an essential role in driving progress forward. COLETEK stays at the forefront of this revolution by investing in cutting-edge solutions and expertise. Our unwavering dedication to staying ahead of the curve means you can rely on us for forward-thinking insights and practical applications that benefit your business.
At the end of the day, it's our commitment to trust, reliability, and local involvement that truly sets us apart. When you partner with COLETEK, you can rest assured that we'll be there for you every step of the way – from initial consultation to long-term support. So why wait? Reach out today and discover the difference a proudly Australian company can make in your life and business.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Banoon – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Banoon – 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.
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 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.
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.
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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