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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Solid Ground in Towrang: COLETEK's Commitment to Your Local Business Success
Located in the picturesque Towrang, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia, we at COLETEK pride ourselves on being a trusted Australian company that understands the intricacies of serving local businesses and communities. As your dedicated partner, we're committed to helping you overcome challenges and seize opportunities that drive growth.
Towrang's unique charm is just one aspect of its appeal – the people, culture, and entrepreneurial spirit are equally vital in shaping the area's dynamic character. At COLETEK, we believe in putting down roots in this vibrant community, not merely setting up shop. Our experts possess an intimate understanding of Towrang's distinct needs and market conditions, which informs our tailored approaches to supporting local businesses.
As a seasoned organization with experience spanning the nation, we've developed a deep appreciation for regional diversity and nuances. This allows us to adapt our expertise to address the specific requirements of Towrang-based enterprises. Coupled with our national reach, you can rest assured that COLETEK's comprehensive services cater seamlessly to your business needs.
For years, we've witnessed firsthand the transformative power local businesses wield in fostering growth and job creation within their communities. As a trusted partner, we take pride in playing an active role in shaping Towrang's future by supporting entrepreneurship, innovation, and community development initiatives.
We aren't just another company trying to carve out a foothold – COLETEK is deeply invested in the region's well-being. Our commitment to this beautiful part of Australia extends far beyond mere office presence; we're dedicated to empowering local businesses to flourish, leveraging our collective expertise and resources.
When it comes to entrusting your business with a trusted partner, you deserve nothing less than unwavering support, expert guidance, and an uncanny understanding of how best to navigate the ever-changing Towrang landscape. That's precisely what COLETEK delivers – an unshakeable bedrock for local businesses seeking to thrive in this wonderful region.
So why wait? As your go-to partner for success in Towrang, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia, we urge you to take the first step towards a brighter future. Connect with COLETEK today and discover how our local expertise and national reach can fuel your business's growth and prosperity.
Mechatronics Prototyping for Towrang – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Towrang – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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