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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Empowering Local Businesses in Sapphire, North West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia
Sapphire, North West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia - a region rich in natural beauty and rustic charm. COLETEK is proud to call this area home, and we're committed to empowering local businesses just like yours. As a trusted Australian company with a national reach, we understand the importance of supporting the communities that make our country great.
For over [X] years, COLETEK has been a cornerstone in the Sapphire region, helping entrepreneurs, small business owners, and industry leaders grow their operations and achieve success. Our team is well-versed in the unique challenges and opportunities presented by this vibrant community, and we're dedicated to providing tailored support that addresses your specific needs.
What sets COLETEK apart is our deep understanding of local markets, coupled with a national perspective that enables us to bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions to the table. Our team has extensive experience working closely with businesses in Sapphire and beyond, offering unparalleled guidance and expertise that helps you navigate the ever-changing business landscape.
We're not just a company - we're your partner and advocate in the region. At COLETEK, we believe that supporting local businesses is essential to driving economic growth and development in our community. That's why we invest time and resources into building strong relationships with the people who matter most - our clients.
When you team up with COLETEK, you can expect a high level of trust, professionalism, and dedication from our entire team. We'll work closely with you to understand your goals, challenges, and aspirations, providing personalized solutions that address your unique needs and help you achieve your vision.
If you're looking for a local business partner who truly understands the Sapphire region, look no further. COLETEK is committed to supporting and empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses in our community - because we believe that together, we can achieve great things.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Sapphire – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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 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.
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.
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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