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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Supporting Local Businesses in Eagleson, Lower Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Located at the heart of the stunning Lower Hunter Valley region, our team at COLETEK has been a trusted partner for local businesses in Eagleson and surrounding areas for years. As an Australian company with national reach, we're proud to bring our expertise and innovative solutions to this thriving community.
In this unique and picturesque corner of New South Wales, we understand the importance of building strong relationships, fostering growth, and driving innovation. Our commitment to putting local interests first has earned us a reputation for being a reliable and forward-thinking partner for any business looking to thrive in the Lower Hunter Valley.
So what sets COLETEK apart? For starters, our deep roots in this community mean we're not just talking about working locally – we're living it. We know the ins and outs of the Eagleson economy, the local businesses that are making a difference, and how to tailor our solutions to meet their specific needs.
But let's be clear: while our roots are firmly planted in the Lower Hunter Valley, our reach is national. We've worked with some of Australia's most prominent companies, brought fresh ideas to the table, and consistently delivered results that exceed expectations. When local businesses partner with us, they gain access to a wealth of knowledge, resources, and expertise that can help them take their operations to the next level.
COLETEK is more than just another business consulting firm – we're a trusted extension of your team, working closely with you to understand your unique goals, challenges, and aspirations. Our mission is simple: to empower local businesses like yours in Eagleson, Lower Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia to achieve their full potential.
So whether you're looking for strategic guidance, fresh insights on the latest industry trends, or simply someone who understands the intricacies of doing business in this corner of Australia – COLETEK is here for you. We invite you to explore our expertise, learn more about our team and our approach, and discover how we can support your business goals.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Eagleton – 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 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.
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.
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.
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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