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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Strengthening Local Businesses in Narrabri West: COLETEK's Commitment to the North West Slopes Region
Located in the heart of the North West Slopes region, Narrabri West is a vibrant and growing community that deserves top-notch support for its local businesses. As a trusted Australian company with extensive experience and national reach, COLETEK is proud to be a part of this thriving landscape.
Narrabri West, nestled in New South Wales, is the perfect blend of rural charm and urban convenience. With its rich agricultural heritage and strong economy, it's no wonder that entrepreneurs and innovators are flocking to this area. And at COLETEK, we're dedicated to empowering these local businesses with tailored solutions and expert guidance.
We believe that every business in Narrabri West deserves a trusted partner that truly understands the local landscape. That's why our team is comprised of industry experts who live and breathe the values of this region. We know what it takes to succeed, from navigating regulatory hurdles to leveraging best practices and technologies.
At COLETEK, we're committed to being locally present and deeply connected to the stories of Narrabri West's entrepreneurs. Our goal is straightforward: help your business thrive by providing innovative, customer-centric solutions that address your unique needs. No one-size-fits-all approach here – just a deep understanding of what makes this region tick.
Narrabri West is on the move, and it's not hard to see why. With its stunning natural beauty, strong educational institutions, and resilient community spirit, this area has all the ingredients for sustained growth and prosperity. As COLETEK, we're honored to be part of that journey, supporting local businesses every step of the way.
As your partner in progress, we're committed to being a force for good in Narrabri West. We'll work tirelessly with you to solve problems, seize opportunities, and drive success – not just for individual businesses, but for the entire community. So why Choose COLETEK? Simple: our passion is helping local entrepreneurs reach new heights and create lasting legacies.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Narrabri West – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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