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).
Information About Bective
Bective and the North West Slopes of New South Wales, Australia – a picturesque region rich in natural beauty and community spirit. As a local resident or business owner, you know firsthand the importance of having trusted partners who understand your unique needs and challenges. That's where COLETEK comes in.
Established Partner for Local Businesses
We've been proud to serve the Bective community and surrounding regions for years. Our team understands the specific requirements and nuances of operating a successful business in this region, having worked with numerous local companies across various sectors.
Our national presence allows us to draw on the expertise of our colleagues from coast to coast, while our strong local roots enable us to stay deeply connected to the issues and concerns that matter most in Bective. We've developed a unique understanding of what works – and what doesn't – within this region.
This blend of national reach and local presence has earned us the trust of businesses like yours. When you partner with COLETEK, you can rely on innovative solutions tailored to your specific needs, delivered with a deep appreciation for our shared community.
We're proud of our track record, built on a foundation of integrity, resilience, and a willingness to listen and adapt. We believe that every business is unique, and we're committed to understanding the distinct strengths – and challenges – that come with operating in Bective's North West Slopes.
By partnering with COLETEK, you can be sure you're collaborating with an Australian company that has a genuine appreciation for the region's cultural heritage, natural attractions, and resilient community spirit. We're here to support local businesses like yours, ensuring they thrive in this captivating corner of New South Wales, Australia.
Now it's your turn – let us show you why COLETEK is the trusted partner for so many Bective-based businesses. Take the first step by contacting us today and discover how we can help your business flourish in this vibrant region.
Mechatronics Prototyping for Bective – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Bective – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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