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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Nurturing Growth in Barwon: COLETEK's Commitment to North West Slopes Businesses
In the heart of New South Wales, Australia, lies the picturesque region of Barwon, situated within the North West Slopes area. This scenic hub is home to a thriving community of local businesses and entrepreneurs, each with their own unique story to tell. As a respected and trusted company, COLETEK has been dedicated to supporting these enterprises in achieving their goals and ambitions.
COLETEK's team of experts has extensive experience working closely with businesses across the Barwon region, helping them navigate the complexities of modern business operations. With a national reach, we understand the nuances of local markets and are deeply invested in the long-term success of our clients. Our commitment to staying at the forefront of industry advancements ensures that your company remains competitive and innovative – now and into the future.
At COLETEK, we value the importance of trust, recognizing that long-term growth is built on strong relationships. As a locally-based organization, we are uniquely positioned to understand the distinct challenges and opportunities faced by businesses in the Barwon region. Our comprehensive support structures are designed to empower local enterprises, enabling them to make informed decisions, adapt to changing circumstances, and seize new opportunities.
Our role is not just about providing exceptional service; it's about playing a vital part in the growth and development of our community. By fostering meaningful connections and driving innovation, we aim to create a more prosperous and sustainable future for Barwon and beyond. As your trusted partner, we will work tirelessly to help you achieve your goals, leveraging our collective expertise and experience to navigate the ever-evolving landscape.
As you consider COLETEK as your business ally, rest assured that we are deeply integrated into the fabric of local life in Barwon, North West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia. Our commitment to this region is unwavering, driven by a passion for fostering growth, prosperity, and connection within our community.
We invite you to join forces with us, leveraging COLETEK's expertise, resources, and local presence to take your business to new heights. For more information on how we can support your venture in Barwon, please don't hesitate to reach out:
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Barwon – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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