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 Boorook and Beyond: COLETEK's Commitment to Your Northern Tablelands Business
In the heartland of New South Wales, where the rolling hills meet the endless skies, lies the charming community of Boorook. As an integral part of this wonderful region, we at COLETEK proudly commit ourselves to partnering with local businesses and community leaders, providing trusted support every step of the way.
For decades, our Australian-owned company has been synonymous with reliability, innovation, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges facing small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in Boorook and surrounding areas. Our national reach extends from coast to coast, giving us the capacity to serve clients across every state and territory – and yet, we never forget our roots in this picturesque part of Northern Tablelands.
By working with COLETEK, you can be certain that your regional business will benefit from our extensive knowledge of local markets, as well as our broad experience driving growth and resolving challenges for businesses throughout Australia. We're more than just a provider – we're a trusted ally, committed to empowering the economic development of Boorook and its people.
What sets us apart is our passion for long-term relationships, built on a foundation of trust, open communication, and continuous education. Our team is dedicated to staying at the forefront of industry trends, ensuring you receive cutting-edge solutions tailored to your specific needs in the Northern Tablelands.
At COLETEK, we're not just about doing business – we're about building lasting connections that foster a stronger, more resilient community in Boorook and beyond. By putting our clients first, we've earned a reputation as one of Australia's most respected brands, serving businesses of all sizes and sectors across the country.
So why settle for anything less than exceptional service from a trusted local partner? When you need a collaborative ally to drive growth, overcome obstacles, or simply provide expert guidance, choose COLETEK – your reliable friends in the Northern Tablelands. Contact us today at Contact Us.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Boorook – 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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