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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COLETEK: Your Partner in Business Success on the North West Slopes of New South Wales, Australia
In the heart of regional New South Wales, where the rich agricultural land meets the stunning natural beauty of the North West Slopes, lies a thriving community that is home to Gunnedah. As part of this vibrant region, COLETEK is proud to be a trusted and innovative Australian company dedicated to empowering local businesses and driving economic growth.
Located in Gunnedah, North West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia, our team is passionate about supporting the unique needs of regional businesses, from small family-owned operations to larger enterprises. With our deep understanding of the local landscape, we are well-equipped to help you navigate the complexities of today's fast-paced and ever-changing business environment.
As a national company, COLETEK has earned a reputation for delivering tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of regional businesses like those in Gunnedah. With our extensive network and reach across Australia, we are able to offer unparalleled expertise, guidance, and support to help you achieve your goals and overcome any challenges.
At COLETEK, we recognize the value of building strong relationships with our clients and the local community we serve. We take pride in being a trusted partner that genuinely cares about the success of regional businesses like yours. Our commitment to trust, innovation, and locally delivered support means you can rely on us to provide expert guidance, tailored solutions, and genuine partnership whenever you need it most.
As your trusted business advisors, we understand the importance of being rooted in the local community while also having a national presence. This unique blend of regional expertise and national reach enables us to provide exceptional value to our clients, helping them thrive in an ever-changing environment.
We believe that by working together with businesses like yours, we can drive success and growth on the North West Slopes of New South Wales, Australia. Whether you're looking to expand your operations, navigate market changes, or simply need expert guidance to stay ahead of the curve, COLETEK is committed to being a trusted partner in your journey.
Mechatronics Prototyping for Gunnedah – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Gunnedah – 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.
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.
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.
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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