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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Your Local Partner in Innovation: COLETEK Atholwood, North West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia
In the heart of the North West Slopes, we're proud to call Atholwood our home. This picturesque region is rich in history and natural beauty, with its stunning landscapes and small-town charm.
As a trusted Australian company, COLETEK has been privileged to establish itself as a respected player in this vibrant local community. Our long-standing presence here has enabled us to build lasting relationships with local businesses and organizations, who value our expertise, innovation, and commitment to their growth and success.
With roots firmly planted in Atholwood, we've grown into a national force, dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, startups, and enterprises of all sizes across the country. Our vision is to be your trusted partner in harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology to drive real-world results and positive change.
As a genuine local presence, we understand the nuances of this region and are deeply invested in its future. We take pride in fostering homegrown talent, partnering with local suppliers, and contributing to the regional economy through job creation and skill development. Our passion is to help fellow locals thrive, just as we have.
In Atholwood, you'll find us engaged with the community, attending local events, sponsoring initiatives, and collaborating with valued partners to drive collective prosperity. With us, you can rest assured that your voices are heard, your needs are met, and your success is our top priority – now and forever!
Experience COLETEK's full depth of expertise as we walk alongside you on your unique business journey. Allow us to share our know-how in driving innovation, facilitating collaboration, and propelling growth across the North West Slopes.
In Atholwood, New South Wales, Australia, you'll find a team that not only understands but genuinely cares about this special corner of the country. We're here for the long haul, dedicated to building a better tomorrow, together. Contact Us
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Atholwood – 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 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.
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 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.
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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