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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Oakwood, North West Slopes: Your Home Away from Home - Where We Put Our Expertise and Trust to Work for You
Oakwood, North West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia - a place where the rugged beauty of nature meets the warmth and character of rural life. At COLETEK, we understand that this region is more than just a name on a map; it's a community built on strong foundations of family, friendship, and perseverance. As local advocates for the businesses that make this area thrive, we're dedicated to delivering tailored support and exceptional expertise that helps you stay ahead of the game.With COLETEK, you can rest assured that you're working with true professionals who've earned a reputation as trusted advisors across Australia. Our team has a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in regional areas like Oakwood, North West Slopes. We know firsthand the importance of adaptability, resilience, and community involvement - values that underpin everything we do.
As your trusted partner, COLETEK offers unrivaled national reach and expertise to help you navigate any obstacle or capitalize on new opportunities. You'll never feel isolated or out of touch with what's happening in the wider market. Our innovative approach combines cutting-edge solutions with a keen appreciation for local culture and customs. We take pride in fostering strong relationships built on trust, empathy, and understanding - a bond that sets us apart from larger corporations.
So why choose COLETEK to support your Oakwood, North West Slopes business? Simple: we're the locals who genuinely care about the well-being of this remarkable region. We know what drives growth, innovation, and prosperity here. When you work with us, you'll benefit from our deep familiarity with local regulations, customs, and industry norms. Our hands-on approach is all about empowering your success - helping you build a stronger future for yourself, your employees, and the community as a whole.
To learn more about how COLETEK can bring value to your Oakwood, North West Slopes business, Contact Us today. Let's work together to unlock new possibilities!
Mechatronics Prototyping for Oakwood – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Oakwood – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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