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).
When it comes to the charming town of Woodstock, nestled within the picturesque North West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia, there's no shortage of entrepreneurial spirit and community pride. As a business owner or local leader in this vibrant area, you deserve a trusted partner that understands the unique needs and challenges of your community. That partner is COLETEK.
We're proud to be an Australian company with deep roots in Woodstock and the surrounding region. Our team has years of experience working with local businesses, families, and community groups, ensuring that our services are tailored to meet their specific needs. Whether you're looking for guidance on business growth strategies or simply require a trustworthy ally in your corner, we've got you covered.
As a national company with operations across Australia, we bring a level of expertise, innovation, and resources that benefit local businesses like yours in Woodstock and the North West Slopes. By leveraging our vast network, cutting-edge tools, and comprehensive approaches, we empower your organization to thrive in an ever-changing landscape.
At COLETEK, trust is at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to building long-term relationships with our clients, based on a foundation of integrity, transparency, and reliability. As a locally oriented company, we understand that each business has its unique character and story, which we celebrate and respect.
We believe in fostering a culture of innovation within the Woodstock community, by supporting emerging entrepreneurs, start-ups, and existing businesses alike. By investing in the growth and development of these organizations, we create new opportunities for economic prosperity, job creation, and social progress – all while maintaining our commitment to local roots and regional identity.
In Woodstock, North West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is more than just a trusted partner – we're a passionate advocate for the area's unique charm, its people, and its businesses. As you navigate the ever-changing landscape of our community, rest assured that COLETEK will be there to support every step of your journey.
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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.
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.
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.