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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This is Home: COLETEK's Commitment to Keepit and the New South Wales North West Slopes Community
Nestled in the picturesque New South Wales countryside, Keepit and its surroundings are a haven for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and small business owners alike. As locals, we understand what makes this region special – from its stunning landscapes to its strong community spirit.
Coletek is proud to call this area home, and as an Australian company with national reach, we're committed to supporting local businesses in Keepit and the North West Slopes. With years of experience under our belt, we've developed a deep understanding of what drives growth and success in this region – from the importance of family-run operations to the challenges faced by agricultural enterprises.
We know that building trust is key when working with local businesses, and that's why COLETEK has built its reputation on providing innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients. We don't just stop at solving problems; we take the time to listen, learn, and adapt – ensuring that our support is always centered around your goals.
Our national presence means that we're not limited by geography. Whether you're based in Keepit or further afield, we've got the expertise and infrastructure to provide seamless support whenever you need it. What this means for you is a single point of contact who understands the local context and can quickly respond to your needs – making it easier than ever to drive growth and success.
We're passionate about being a part of this community, and that's evident in everything we do. From our commitment to environmental sustainability to our dedication to supporting local employment initiatives, COLETEK is dedicated to making a positive impact on the North West Slopes region – and we invite you to join us in our mission.
So why wait? Let COLETEK help take your business – or community project – to the next level. Contact us today at Contact Us.
Mechatronics Prototyping for Keepit – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Keepit – 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.
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.
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.
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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