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 Tarago, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Tarago, nestled in the picturesque Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia - a region rich in history and agricultural bounty. At COLETEK, we're proud to call this area our home, and we believe in partnering with local businesses to foster growth, innovation, and community pride.
As a trusted Australian company, we've had the privilege of serving Tarago and its surrounding communities for years. Our extensive experience has equipped us to understand the unique needs and challenges facing local entrepreneurs, farmers, and small business owners. We're dedicated to providing tailored support that acknowledges the importance of locally sourced products, services, and expertise.As a national player in our industry, we leverage our robust network and cutting-edge technologies to amplify the impact of our work in Tarago. This means you get access to an unparalleled depth of knowledge, resources, and expertise - all while maintaining the personal touch that only comes from working with local partners.
We're not just about numbers and figures; we're committed to building long-term relationships based on trust, mutual respect, and a shared vision for Tarago's future. Our doors are always open to collaborate with innovative thinkers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who share our passion for making a real difference.In an ever-changing world, it's reassuring to have a reliable partner by your side. At COLETEK, we're committed to staying ahead of the curve through continuous innovation and training. This ensures that you receive exceptional service, backed by up-to-the-minute knowledge and expertise.
We believe in supporting local for its own sake - not just as a passing trend or marketing gimmick. By investing in Tarago's businesses and communities, we're helping to create a thriving ecosystem that benefits everyone involved. Join forces with us today and discover the difference our approach can make in your business and your life.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Tarago – 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.
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.
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.
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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