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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Returns on Investment for Arding Businesses: Partnering with COLETEK
In the heart of Australia's Northern Tablelands, where rolling hills and rich history meet, Arding is a thriving community at the forefront of regional growth. As a trusted Australian company, COLETEK is committed to empowering local businesses in this picturesque town and surrounding areas.
Arding, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia – a name that echoes a unique blend of natural charm and entrepreneurial spirit. With its rich agricultural heritage and stunning landscapes, Arding has become an attractive destination for those seeking opportunities beyond the urban sprawl. As COLETEK, we're proud to be part of this region's progress, providing top-notch support to local businesses that are shaping the future.
At COLETEK, our national reach knows no bounds – from the sun-kissed coastlines to the red earth of outback Australia. But it's our commitment to each local community, like Arding, that sets us apart. We understand the nuances of this region, its people, and its challenges. By working alongside passionate entrepreneurs and hardworking families, we've built a reputation as a trusted partner for growth.
Our team has been instrumental in fostering innovation and driving regional development across Australia. Through collaborative efforts with local government, business associations, and community leaders, we've created opportunities that have far-reaching benefits. By partnering with COLETEK, Arding businesses can tap into our collective knowledge, expertise, and resources.
In this corner of New South Wales, where the Northern Tablelands meet the vast expanse of the outback, COLETEK is dedicated to empowering local stories. Our team understands that every business has a unique identity, shaped by its history, culture, and people. We're committed to respecting and celebrating these differences while helping grow your venture.
So why not partner with us? Trust the experts at COLETEK as we guide you towards success. Contact Us today and discover how our collective experience can benefit Arding businesses in this special place – where community, innovation, and growth converge.
Mechatronics Prototyping for Arding – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Arding – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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