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 the Local Business Community in Balickera, Lower Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
In the picturesque town of Balickera, nestled within the picturesque Lower Hunter Valley in New South Wales, Australia, comes a trusted partner for local businesses – COLETEK. With over [insert number] years of experience serving this region and beyond, our company remains committed to supporting the growth and development of businesses across the area.
Nestled among the lush rolling hills and historic vineyards of the Hunter Valley, Balickera is a thriving hub for local commerce, agriculture, and tourism. As a respected, locally-registered Australian company, COLETEK understands the unique challenges and opportunities facing organisations based in this region. Our dedicated team has built long-standing relationships with local business leaders, government bodies, and community stakeholders to create lasting value through strategic partnerships.
At COLETEK, we take pride in being more than just a national player – we understand our role as a trusted advisor in the local business ecosystem. By fostering open communication, trust, and shared knowledge, we empower entrepreneurs, sole traders, and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) to overcome obstacles and seize opportunities for growth.
Our nationwide reach and extensive industry expertise bring significant value-add benefits to clients across the Lower Hunter Valley, including Balickera. COLETEK's leadership team has deep roots in regional development initiatives, ensuring a tailored approach that recognises the distinct culture, industries, and challenges peculiar to this region.
Innovative solutions, data-driven insights, and hands-on support enable us to tailor our services to meet the unique needs of local businesses. Whether you're seeking guidance on market trends, operational efficiencies, or technology adoption, COLETEK is committed to delivering results that drive success for your organisation in Balickera.
At a time when nimble adaptation and resilience are vital, business owners in Balickera can rely on COLETEK as a trusted ally. Leveraging our collective expertise, we'll collaborate with you to navigate the ever-changing business landscape and seize opportunities for growth.
As your local partner, we invite you to explore how COLETEK can help propel your organisation forward in this thriving region. For more information on how our services can support your business goals, please don't hesitate to Contact Us.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Balickera – 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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