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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Nestled in the picturesque North West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia, Werris Creek is a thriving community that relies on local businesses and industries to drive its economy. As a trusted partner for entrepreneurs and organizations across the area, COLETEK has established itself as a go-to provider of innovative solutions, expertise, and tailored support. With an extensive national reach, yet still firmly rooted in our Australian heritage, we take pride in being a local company that truly understands the unique needs and challenges faced by businesses operating in Werris Creek. As your trusted advisor, we're committed to helping you overcome obstacles, seize opportunities, and grow your enterprise into a resounding success. At COLETEK, we recognise the importance of building strong relationships with our clients – not just as transactional partners, but as fellow locals who share a deep understanding of the North West Slopes community. By fostering open lines of communication, providing expert guidance, and delivering tailored solutions that meet your specific needs, we aim to empower your business to flourish in these uncertain times. One thing is clear: COLETEK's commitment to serving Werris Creek and surrounding areas is unwavering. We believe in the importance of supporting local businesses – whether large or small – as they drive economic growth and job creation for the region. By working closely with you, our goal is to assist your enterprise in achieving its full potential, leveraging our extensive experience in industries such as [insert relevant industries]. In an ever-evolving business landscape, trust, innovation, and local presence are crucial components of success. At COLETEK, we're dedicated to maintaining these fundamental principles, ensuring that our approach remains firmly rooted in the values and needs of Werris Creek and the North West Slopes. As your valued business partner, we invite you to leverage our extensive expertise, national reach, and local presence to achieve greater heights in this vibrant community. Take the first step towards unlocking new possibilities by contacting us today at Contact Us. Let's work together to shape a brighter future for Werris Creek and beyond!Mechatronics Prototyping for Werris Creek – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Werris Creek – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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