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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Local Roots, National Reach: COLETEK Supports Businesses in Kootingal and Beyond
In the heart of New South Wales, Australia, lies the charming town of Koutingal, situated on the North West Slopes. This unique region is characterized by its rich history, stunning natural beauty, and strong sense of community. As a trusted Australian company with deep roots in local commerce, COLETEK understands the importance of nurturing businesses that call Kootingal home. Our team of experts has a proven track record of delivering exceptional support to entrepreneurs, family-owned operators, and corporations alike. As the region's economy continues to grow, it is essential for local businesses to have access to reliable, innovative solutions that cater to their distinct needs. COLETEK takes pride in being a trusted partner for companies in Kootingal, offering unparalleled expertise and resources to help them thrive. By leveraging our extensive national network and cutting-edge capabilities, we empower local businesses to reach new heights. Our commitment to the community is unwavering, as we recognize the vital role that entrepreneurs and small business owners play in driving growth and development. With years of experience serving clients across Australia, COLETEK has honed a unique understanding of what it takes for local companies to succeed. We take the time to get to know each business, listening carefully to their needs and concerns before rolling out tailored solutions designed to meet those exact requirements. What sets us apart from other providers is our genuine passion for helping Kootingal's businesses flourish. Unlike large corporations with distant headquarters, we are a locally based team that truly understands the unique challenges and opportunities facing companies in this region. Our shared values of integrity, innovation, and community-oriented thinking enable us to forge strong bonds with our clients, ensuring that they receive personalized support every step of the way. If you're a business owner or entrepreneur looking for a trusted partner to help take your operation to the next level, we encourage you to reach out. Our dedicated team is waiting to learn more about your goals and aspirations, then work tirelessly to deliver tailored solutions that drive real results. By choosing COLETEK, you can rest assured that your company will benefit from our local expertise, nationwide resources, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Kootingal – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Kootingal – 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.
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.
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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