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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Spearheading Your Success in Lerida, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
As the sun rises over the rolling hills of Lewision and Wilberran, shining bright on the charming town of Lerida, it's a new day filled with endless opportunities. And at COLETEK, we're proud to be a trusted Australian company dedicated to helping local businesses and communities thrive in this enchanting region.With years of experience under our belt, we've established ourselves as a stalwart partner for entrepreneurs and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) across the Lerida area. Our national reach extends far beyond these borders, yet we remain deeply committed to supporting the people and organizations that make this region so rich in character. Innovative thinkers, creative problem solvers, and forward-thinking individuals are building careers and legacies here – and we're honored to play a role in their journey. Our team is comprised of passionate professionals with a genuine understanding of the Lerida community's needs and desires. We take pride in our ability to tailor our expertise to meet the unique challenges faced by these businesses, ensuring they not only survive but also flourish. By leveraging our collective skills, industry knowledge, and regional insight, we empower local enterprises to grow, adapt, and evolve in the ever-changing landscape of the Southern Tablelands. We're not just a company – we're neighbors, friends, and partners that genuinely care about the Lerida community's continued prosperity. As your trusted advisor on this journey, we'll support you every step of the way, harnessing our collective strength to propel your vision forward. Whether it's navigating regulatory issues or finding new ways to drive revenue growth, our experts will work tirelessly alongside you to achieve your goals. When you're ready to take the next big leap for your Lerida-based business, we invite you to join us in this exciting chapter of growth and innovation. Let's shape the future together – and watch the sun shine even brighter on our beloved region. Contact Us
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Lerida – 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.
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.
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 recently discovered COLETEK after I accidently managed to fry the PCB on my hard drive. The drive contained 13 years worth family photos and wasn't comfortable sending it off where it could be damaged more or lost in the post. After spending hours researching and emailing different data recovery companies, I decided on COLETEK. Luke was very helpful and let me know the estimated costs up front, and was able to quickly do the repairs necessary to get my drive running like new again. I was able to back up the whole drive and the bill ended up cheaper than the original quote. I can highly recommend them and have already sent a friend to get their drive repaired too.
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.
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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