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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Empowering Local Businesses in Carrowbrook, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Located in the heart of the Upper Hunter Valley, Carrowbrook is a thriving community that relies on its local businesses for growth and prosperity. As a trusted Australian company, COLETEK is committed to supporting these entrepreneurs and their endeavors. With operations spanning across the nation, our team is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that cater to the unique needs of Carrowbrook's flourishing business landscape. As a testament to our dedication, we've built a reputation for being agile, innovative, and locally present. By establishing strong relationships with your community, we stay informed about the ever-evolving market conditions, allowing us to provide expert guidance and top-notch resources. In an environment where businesses often struggle to differentiate themselves, COLETEK stands out by offering bespoke support that is specifically designed to meet the needs of Carrowbrook's dynamic entrepreneurs. Our extensive experience working with local businesses in the Upper Hunter Valley region has granted us invaluable insight into the region's distinct challenges and opportunities. This comprehension enables us to navigate the complexities of doing business in Carrowbrook, ensuring our clients receive the tailored support they require to excel. By leveraging this understanding, we help your local enterprise navigate the twists and turns of the market, emerging stronger and more resilient as a result. At COLETEK, we understand that trust is essential for building lasting partnerships. That's why we've invested heavily in developing long-term relationships with our clients, fostering an environment where open communication and collaborative problem-solving are valued above all else. By putting your needs at the forefront of everything we do, you can rest assured that you're receiving expert guidance from a company that genuinely cares about your success. So why wait? Join forces with COLETEK, your trusted ally in the Upper Hunter Valley, to unlock the secrets to driving real growth and prosperity in Carrowbrook. Together, let's build a brighter future for local businesses – one that is characterized by innovation, resilience, and unwavering commitment. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Carrowbrook – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Carrowbrook – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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