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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Serving Wayo and the Southern Tablelands: Your Partner in Local Growth
Located in the heart of New South Wales, Australia, Wayo is a thriving community that embodies the spirit of regional Australia. As your trusted business partner, COLETEK is committed to supporting local enterprises and entrepreneurs in this picturesque region. With a strong presence on the ground, we take pride in our ability to understand the unique needs and challenges faced by businesses in Wayo and the Southern Tablelands. As an Australian company with national reach, COLETek has forged long-term relationships with businesses across the country. Our extensive experience allows us to offer tailored solutions that cater to the distinct requirements of businesses in Wayo and beyond. Whether you're a small startup or a well-established enterprise, we've got your back, providing reliable assistance, expert guidance, and innovative thinking to help you achieve your goals. At COLETEK, trust is at the forefront of everything we do. We believe that building strong, lasting partnerships with local businesses is essential for driving growth and prosperity in the community. Our dedicated team takes the time to listen, understand, and address the unique needs of each client, providing personalized support and guidance every step of the way. By choosing COLETEK as your trusted advisor, you can rest assured that your business will receive unparalleled attention and care. We're committed to staying ahead of the curve, harnessing the latest technologies and best practices to deliver cutting-edge solutions that help you stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. As your local partner in growth and development, COLETek is deeply invested in the success of Wayo and the Southern Tablelands. We're proud to be an integral part of this thriving community, contributing to its economic vitality and helping entrepreneurs bring their innovative ideas to life. So why wait? Join forces with us today and unlock your business's full potential. As you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the regional Australian economy, know that COLETek is ready to support you every step of the way. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Wayo – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Wayo – 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.
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.
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.
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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