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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Partnering with Taralga's Community: COLETEK Supports Local Businesses in the Southern Tablelands Region of New South Wales, Australia
In the heart of the picturesque Southern Tablelands region, located just a short drive from Wollondilly Shire and Goulburn Mulgrav Hills National Park, Taralga is a town that embodies the best of rural Australian charm. As a trusted ally for local businesses in this area, COLETEK is proud to provide our expertise to support the community's growth and development.
As a nationally recognized company with extensive experience in your neck of the woods, we take pride in being a local business that truly understands the unique needs and challenges faced by Taralga and its surrounding communities. Our team has been honed through years of serving businesses throughout Australia, allowing us to adapt our approach to best support your specific goals.
Working closely with local organizations and entrepreneurs, we strive to strengthen the fabric of this tight-knit community. Our commitment to trust, innovation, and collaboration ensures that our clients can focus on what matters most – growing their business and improving the lives of those around them. By fostering long-term relationships built on respect, transparency, and tailored support, we enable local businesses to thrive in an ever-changing environment.
While we're proud of our national reach, it's in areas like Taralga where COLETEK truly shines. We believe in being a part of the community we serve, rather than just operating from afar. This localized approach allows us to develop a deep understanding of the region's distinct culture and requirements, enabling us to provide meaningful, context-specific support.
In Taralga, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia – as is the case throughout our country – local businesses are the backbone of the community. At COLETEK, we're dedicated to empowering these entrepreneurs through expert guidance, innovative solutions, and unwavering commitment. We're not just a company; we're a partner in your success.
So why wait? As your trusted ally in Taralga and beyond, we invite you to explore the possibilities of working with COLETEK. Join our network of satisfied clients who have come to rely on our trustworthiness, adaptability, and passion for driving local growth. Contact Us today to learn more about how COLETEK can support your business in Taralga and the surrounding region.
Mechatronics Prototyping for Taralga – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Taralga – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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