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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Lifting Local Businesses in Georges Creek, Northern Tablelands
Nestled in the tranquil Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia, Georges Creek is a thriving community that embodies the Australian spirit. With its rolling hills, picturesque farmland, and strong sense of local pride, this charming region is an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family. At COLETEK, we're passionate about supporting businesses in this area, just like many other trusted Australian companies. As a leading national player with deep roots in the community, we understand the value of partnering with locals who share our commitment to quality, integrity, and innovation.
Our journey began many years ago, when we set out to provide expert assistance to businesses across Australia. Today, our team comprises experienced professionals who are well-versed in the Georges Creek region's unique needs and challenges. Whether you're a start-up or an established enterprise, we're here to help you grow, adapt, and succeed – all while honoring your local roots and values.
Our national reach notwithstanding, we remain deeply connected to the Georges Creek community. We believe that trust is built upon strong relationships, mutual respect, and a commitment to giving back. That's why we actively support local initiatives, sponsor events, and engage with our neighbors in meaningful ways. By standing together, we can achieve far more than we could alone – a principle that drives everything we do.
At COLETEK, innovation is not just about introducing new technologies or methodologies; it's about understanding the unique needs of each business in Georges Creek, Northern Tablelands, and crafting tailored solutions to meet those needs. We're proud to be part of this community's growth story – a story shaped by hardworking individuals who care deeply about where they live.
We're excited about the future of Georges Creek and its many entrepreneurial spirits. If you're looking for a trusted partner that truly understands your business, your values, and your aspirations, we'd love to start a conversation. Let's work together to build a brighter tomorrow – one that honors the spirit of this wonderful region.
To learn more about how COLETEK can support your Georges Creek business, Contact Us.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Georges Creek – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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