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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COLETEK: Your Local Partner in the Upper Hunter Valley's Doyles Creek Region
Nestled in the picturesque Upper Hunter Valley, Doyles Creek is a thriving community that embodies the essence of rural Australia. As a trusted and experienced enterprise, COLETEK is proud to call this area home. With our national footprint and local presence, we've built strong relationships with businesses like yours in Doyles Creek and beyond.
Coletek's roots run deep in Australian soil, with a wealth of knowledge gained from working closely with regional entrepreneurs. Our team understands the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating a business in this idyllic setting. As your local partner, we're committed to helping you grow and succeed, leveraging our expertise and network to drive lasting results.
In a region where community spirit knows no bounds, COLETEK is dedicated to fostering genuine connections and trust with the people who matter most – our customers, partners, and neighbors. We've earned a reputation as an innovator, continually seeking new ways to apply cutting-edge solutions that meet the distinct needs of local businesses in Doyles Creek.
When you invest in COLETEK, you're aligning your business with a trusted ally that genuinely understands the nuances of operating in Australia's Upper Hunter Valley. Our deep connection to the area ensures we stay attuned to local market trends, regulatory frameworks, and community expectations. We're an extension of your team, working in collaboration to realize your most ambitious goals.
In Doyles Creek, COLETEK is proud to be a part of the fabric that makes this region special – a place where tradition, innovation, and friendly spirit come together in perfect harmony. As you grow and evolve your business, rest assured that our local expertise and national reach will support your every move.
As we look out at the breathtaking vistas of Doyles Creek, we're reminded that there's no better time to invest in your future than now. At COLETEK, we're excited to partner with you on a journey of growth and success. Whether you're an established local business or just starting out, we'd love to discuss how our customized support can help take your enterprise to the next level.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Doyles Creek – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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