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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Somerton, North West Slopes, New South Wales: A Hub for Growth and Prosperity
Located in the heart of New South Wales' picturesque North West Slopes region, Somerton is a thriving community that embodies the spirit of innovation and progress. As a trusted partner to local businesses and organizations, COLETEK is proud to call this area home and to play a vital role in its ongoing development.
Somerton's unique blend of rich history, stunning natural beauty, and modern industry has created a thriving economy that offers endless opportunities for growth and prosperity. As a nation-wide leader in [industry/field], COLETEK is deeply committed to supporting the local business community here in Somerton, North West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia.
With extensive experience in working with businesses of all sizes and sectors across this region, our team has earned a reputation for delivering unparalleled expertise, innovative solutions, and exceptional service. Whether you're a start-up looking to take your first steps or an established organization seeking to expand its reach, COLETEK is dedicated to being your trusted ally every step of the way.
Our national presence means we bring a wealth of knowledge and best practices from across Australia to bear on local challenges and opportunities. But it's our commitment to Somerton, North West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia – and the people who call it home – that truly sets us apart. We're not just a company working in this region; we're proud members of the community.
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our team stays ahead of the curve by constantly researching new trends, technologies, and methodologies. This means our clients always get access to cutting-edge solutions tailored specifically to their needs.
At COLETEK, we believe that trust and reputation are earned through dedication to excellence and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. By putting your business first, we've built a foundation of loyalty and mutual respect with the people and organizations we work with across Somerton, North West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia.
If you're looking for a partner who knows the region, understands its unique challenges and opportunities, and is dedicated to helping your business thrive in this vibrant community, look no further. Contact us today to learn more about how COLETEK can help take your business to the next level and become a force for growth and prosperity in Somerton, North West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Somerton – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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