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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A trusted partner in Orange Grove and beyond: COLETEK's commitment to the North West Slopes community
As a business owner in Orange Grove, North West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia, you know firsthand the importance of having a reliable and supportive local partner. You're not alone – as part of a wider North West Slopes community that thrives on its rich history, agricultural heritage, and small-town camaraderie. At COLETEK, we pride ourselves on being an integral part of this fabric, offering unwavering support to local businesses like yours across Orange Grove and the surrounding areas. As a national Australian company with significant experience in the region, COLETEK is uniquely positioned to understand the distinct challenges and opportunities facing businesses in Orange Grove. We've witnessed firsthand how our expertise can make all the difference, empowering our clients to stay ahead of the curve and seize new growth opportunities. With us, you can be confident that your needs are being addressed by a team who truly knows the local landscape. From supporting agricultural innovators and entrepreneurs, to helping small-town businesses navigate the ever-changing digital landscape – we're dedicated to fostering long-term relationships with our clients in Orange Grove, based on trust, dependability, and open communication. As you navigate both the triumphs and challenges of running a business in this region, rest assured that COLETEK has your back, providing an added layer of security and backing whenever you need it. What sets us apart? A relentless commitment to innovation, coupled with our deep understanding of local dynamics. We're not just another faceless corporation – we're deeply rooted in Orange Grove's history and culture, with a passion for helping our clients thrive within their own community. When the time is right for your business to take its next step forward, or when you need strategic guidance on navigating an uncertain market, don't hesitate to reach out. As a respected Australian company, COLETEK is here for Orange Grove's entrepreneurs and small- to medium-sized businesses, offering the support, expertise, and local insight necessary to drive meaningful growth. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Orange Grove – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Orange Grove – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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