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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In the heart of the Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia lies the charming town of Kookabookra, a hub for local businesses and communities rich in history and culture. At COLETEK, we're committed to being your trusted partner for growth and development in this beautiful region. With our national reach and extensive experience, you can count on us for expert guidance and support every step of the way.
Kookabookra is an area steeped in tradition and innovation, with its own unique character shaped by the rugged beauty of the surrounding landscape. As a local business ourselves, we understand the importance of community ties and know-how to drive success. That's why our team is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that not only benefit but also contribute to the well-being of Kookabookra's thriving economy.
As an established Australian company with a national presence, we're proud to support local businesses across the Northern Tablelands, including those in and around Kookabookra. With our deep understanding of the local landscape and the ever-changing business landscape, we stay at the forefront of innovation, constantly updating our knowledge and expertise to help entrepreneurs and corporations alike achieve their goals.
Our commitment to trust and community defines our approach to doing business in the Northern Tablelands. We take pride in being a locally present, nationally recognized authority on matters of commerce and technology. By partnering with us, you can trust that your business will receive top-tier attention and support from start to finish – no exceptions.
So why settle for anything less when you can partner with a trusted firm like COLETEK? We're not just another service provider; we're experts who truly care about the people, businesses, and communities of Kookabookra. Let us help your business thrive in this remarkable region – don't hesitate to Contact Us today!
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Kookabookra – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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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