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).
Information About Colo Vale
Connecting Our Community: COLETEK's Presence in Colo Vale, Southern Highlands
Nestled in the picturesque southern highlands of New South Wales, Australia, lies the charming town of Colo Vale – a haven for those seeking a perfect blend of rural charm and urban convenience. As a trusted Australian company with national reach, COLETEK is proud to call this region home and work hand-in-hand with local businesses, fostering growth, prosperity, and community spirit.
With its rich history, natural beauty, and friendly locals, Colo Vale is a place where traditions are cherished, and community is at the heart of everything. At COLETEK, we understand the importance of building lasting connections with those who call this enchanting town home – and our track record speaks for itself.
When it comes to supporting local businesses in Colo Vale, Southern Highlands, you can count on COLETEK's expertise, innovative approach, and unwavering commitment. Our experienced team knows the ins-and-outs of running a successful enterprise, having navigated their own businesses through the ebbs and flows of the market. From strategy and planning to execution and evaluation – we've got your back.
We're not just about numbers; we're about people, relationships, and the communities that tie us all together. Our local presence in Colo Vale allows us to engage with business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are passionate about making a difference in their community. We understand that trust is earned, and our reputation in Southern Highlands speaks volumes.
As COLETEK continues to grow, we remain steadfastly committed to the values that have defined our company from its inception: integrity, accountability, and unwavering support for our clients in Colo Vale and beyond. Locally owned, nationally recognized – we're proud of what we've achieved and excited about what the future holds.
Whether you're an existing business looking to scale, or one just getting started, COLETEK is your trusted partner in the Southern Highlands. Together, let's write a new chapter in the story of your success. Contact us today and experience the COLETEK difference: Contact Us
Mechatronics Prototyping for Colo Vale – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Colo Vale – 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.
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.
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.
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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