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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Coletek: Your Partner in Success for Tenterfield and Beyond
Located in the heart of Tenterfield, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK has been a trusted partner for local businesses and communities for years. Our team is deeply rooted in this region, understanding the unique challenges and opportunities that come with working in and supporting the area.
In a world where technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed, it's easy to get lost in the noise. But not when you're backed by an experienced and nationally recognized company like COLETEK. With our extensive network of experts and resources across Australia, we've honed a keen sense of innovation that allows us to stay ahead of the curve.
We pride ourselves on being a locally owned and operated business, with a genuine commitment to understanding and serving the Tenterfield community. Our team has spent countless hours walking alongside local entrepreneurs, listening to their stories, and learning about their unique needs. This close rapport enables us to develop tailored solutions that truly make a difference.
Coletek's unwavering dedication to trust and transparency sets us apart from other national players. We believe in building long-term relationships based on mutual respect, open communication, and a shared aim for success. Our local presence means we're always here when you need us – no middlemen or bureaucratic red tape to navigate.
In this ever-changing landscape, COLETEK remains steadfastly committed to the people of Tenterfield and beyond. We understand that every business is unique, with its own set of characteristics, strengths, and challenges. Our versatile approach ensures we can adapt our services to meet your specific needs, whatever they may be.
So why choose COLETEK as your trusted partner in success? Because we're more than just a service provider – we're an extension of your team, working in tandem with you to achieve your goals. We're Tenterfield born and bred, and our local roots allow us to understand the area's dynamics like no one else.
Ready to experience the COLETEK difference for yourself? Take the first step by contacting us, and let's collaborate on building a brighter future for your business in Tenterfield and beyond.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Tenterfield – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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