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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Empowering Businesses in Breadalbane, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia: COLETEK's Commitment to Local Growth
Located in the picturesque town of Breadalbane, within the scenic Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia, we're proud to call this area our home. As local business owners ourselves, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating a company in this stunning part of the country. That's why at COLETEK, we're committed to supporting and empowering businesses like yours to thrive. With over two decades of experience working with clients across Australia, we've developed a deep understanding of the region's dynamic economy and the needs of its entrepreneurs. Our national presence allows us to tap into expertise from coast to coast, ensuring that our services are always on the cutting edge. Yet, despite our broad reach, we remain deeply rooted in this beautiful region, with a passion for helping local businesses grow and succeed. At COLETEK, you can trust that you're working with a trusted Australian company – one that's committed to transparency, innovation, and excellence in all aspects of our work. We invest time and resources into building strong relationships with our clients, taking the time to understand their unique goals and challenges. Our team is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that drive real results for your business, whether you're just starting out or seeking to take your operations to the next level. As your partner in growth, we're invested in helping local businesses like yours flourish. We believe that Breadalbane, with its rich history, natural beauty, and vibrant community, has the potential to become an even more thriving hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. Our goal is to contribute to this vision by providing expert support, guidance, and resources that help you overcome obstacles, seize opportunities, and achieve your full potential. From our base in Breadalbane, we're well-positioned to serve businesses across the Southern Tablelands, offering a unique blend of national expertise and local insight. Whether you need strategic planning, technical advice, or simply someone to share your concerns with – we're here for you. We invite you to explore how COLETEK can help your business thrive in this remarkable region. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Breadalbane – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Breadalbane – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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