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 Willala and the North West Slopes: COLETEK's Commitment to Local Success
Located in the heart of Willala, North West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia, we understand the challenges faced by local businesses seeking to thrive in this vibrant region. At COLETEK, we're proud to be a trusted Australian company with a national reach and local presence that shines through our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like yours. As a respected player in the industry, COLETEK has earned its stripes by delivering exceptional results and fostering long-term relationships with clients across Australia. Our roots run deep in the nation's entrepreneurial spirit, and we're dedicated to helping you grow your business while remaining firmly anchored in our regional hub of Willala. What sets us apart? Unwavering trust. We believe that transparency, reliability, and open communication are essential for building strong foundations between businesses like yours and ours. Whether you're looking to revamp your digital presence, unlock new revenue streams, or streamline operations, we'll offer innovative solutions tailored to meet your unique needs. Willala's dynamic business landscape requires adaptability, creativity, and a willingness to evolve. By drawing on our extensive expertise in this area, we'll guide you through the ever-changing local market trends, ensuring that your business stays ahead of the curve. What truly sets us apart is our dedication to putting local businesses first. We're not just a national company; we're a part of the Willala community too! Our team's familiarity with regional nuances and passions for delivering results directly impact the growth of your enterprise. Partnering with COLETEK means tapping into a wealth of knowledge and expertise honed through years of serving businesses in this region. As you navigate the complexities of expanding or maintaining your presence in Willala, we're here to provide the trusted support your business needs to flourish. Our commitment to the North West Slopes community is reflected in every interaction, every solution, and every partnership we forge. Contact Us today to discover how our local expertise and national reach can drive success for your Willala-based business.Mechatronics Prototyping for Willala – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Willala – 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.
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 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.
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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