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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Serving Rushes Creek and Surrounds: COLETEK's Commitment to Your Local Success
In the heart of rural New South Wales, where the North West Slopes meet the open skies, lies the charming town of Rushes Creek. A place where community spirit runs strong, and local businesses thrive. At COLETEK, we're proud to be a trusted Australian company invested in supporting entrepreneurs and innovators like you in this picturesque region.
We know that building a successful business requires more than just a solid plan – it demands a deep understanding of the local landscape, market trends, and community needs. That's why our experts have been working closely with businesses across Rushes Creek and surrounding areas for years, unlocking their potential and helping them grow. Whether you're just starting out or already established, we're here to lend a helping hand.
As an Australian company, we're committed to staying ahead of the curve in terms of innovation and technology. This not only enables us to deliver cutting-edge solutions but also connects our customers to a vast network of industries and expertise nationwide. Our presence is felt across Rushes Creek's townships, villages, and surrounding rural communities – testament to our dedication to being an integral part of this community.
We take pride in every project we work on, building strong relationships with local businesses and empowering them to reach new heights. At COLETEK, we don't just provide services – we're partners in your success story. By choosing us as your trusted business partner, you'll gain access to a wealth of knowledge, experience, and local expertise that will help drive your ventures forward.
So why settle for anything less than the best? When it comes to building and growing your Rushes Creek-area business, COLETEK has got you covered. Let us help you unlock your true potential, leveraging our deep understanding of this region's unique market dynamics, community spirit, and economic opportunities.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Rushes Creek – 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.
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.
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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