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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Empowering Local Businesses in Gulf Creek, North West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia
Nestled in the heart of the beautiful New South Wales countryside lies the charming town of Gulf Creek, part of the wider North West Slopes region. As a trusted Australian company, COLETEK is proud to be part of this thriving community.
As locals know, Gulf Creek and its surrounding areas are rich in history, natural beauty, and entrepreneurial spirit. Whether you're a long-time resident or just discovering the area's charms, it's clear that this region has something special to offer – a warm welcome, stunning landscapes, and a strong sense of community.
At COLETEK, we understand that supporting local businesses is crucial for maintaining this region's unique character. As a national company with extensive experience in delivering innovative solutions, we're committed to collaborating with Gulf Creek's residents, farmers, and entrepreneurs – providing the guidance, expertise, and resources needed to drive success.
With our robust presence on the ground, we've established trust with countless local businesses, from small family operations to larger enterprises. Our locally-based team takes pride in working tirelessly to understand the distinct needs of each client, tailoring our approach to suit their unique circumstances – always prioritizing reliability, reliability, and seamless communication.
By putting the needs of Gulf Creek's businesses first, we've fostered lasting relationships built on mutual respect, open communication, and a genuine passion for seeing local ventures thrive. Whether you're seeking guidance on market trends, investment strategies, or comprehensive business solutions, rest assured that COLETEK is dedicated to being your trusted partner in the area.
New South Wales' North West Slopes region offers endless opportunities for growth, exploration, and entrepreneurship. As COLETEK continues to invest in this area's prosperity, we invite you to join us – letting our expertise guide your path forward. Together, let's build a stronger, more vibrant local economy, bolstered by the values of community, innovation, and genuine care for one another.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Gulf Creek – 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.
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.
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.
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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