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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Sitting at the Heart of Ironmungy: COLETEK's Long-Term Commitment to Snowy Mountains Businesses
As you gaze out across the majestic Snowy Mountains, you can't help but feel a sense of community and connection to this breathtaking region. And for good reason – the Snowy Mountains, particularly Ironmungy, have long been a hub of warmth, hospitality, and hard work in New South Wales, Australia. Just like these beautiful mountains stand strong and steadfast against the elements, COLETEK has built its reputation as a trusted ally to businesses in this area over many years.
As a national company with deep roots in Australia, we've had the privilege of supporting local entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country, including right here in Ironmungy. Our team is dedicated to understanding the unique challenges faced by regional businesses like yours, from supply chain management to staff training, and everything in between.
With an unwavering commitment to trust, innovation, and community involvement, COLETEK has established itself as a go-to partner for local organizations looking to drive growth, enhance efficiency, and forge meaningful connections with customers. Whether you're an aspiring startup or an established stalwart of the Ironmungy commercial landscape, we're here to empower your vision and help you achieve it.
In an era where digital disruption and technological turbulence can catch even the most seasoned business owner off guard, COLETEK's extensive reach and national presence serve as a steady anchor for regional entrepreneurs. By working with us, you'll gain access to expert insights, cutting-edge best practices, and a keen understanding of local market dynamics – all from a company that knows this region like the back of its hand.
As Ironmungy continues to evolve and thrive in the Snowy Mountains, we're proud to be at the forefront of supporting local businesses and communities. At COLETEK, we believe that every successful business is built on a foundation of trust, integrity, and innovative thinking – qualities that resonate deeply with our own values.
So why wait? Join forces with us as we work together to build a brighter future for the people and businesses of Ironmungy. Take the first step by Contacting Us
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Ironmungy – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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 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.
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.
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 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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