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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A Partner for Your Business Success in Dry Creek, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Nestled in the picturesque Upper Hunter Valley, Dry Creek is a thriving community rich in history and natural beauty. As you navigate the winding roads and take in the stunning vistas, you're reminded of why this region is treasured by many. At COLETEK, we share your passion for this area and its people, which is why we've dedicated ourselves to supporting local businesses and communities like yours.
Ours is a story of trust and innovation – built on more than two decades of experience in helping Australian businesses thrive. With a national reach that spans coast to coast, we're uniquely positioned to provide the guidance and support your business needs to flourish in today's interconnected world. Our team is committed to staying abreast of industry developments, ensuring our clients remain ahead of the curve.
In Dry Creek and across the Upper Hunter Valley, local businesses are the backbone of the community. As a trusted Australian company, we're honored to be part of this fabric, working alongside esteemed establishments that share our values of hard work, integrity, and compassion. By choosing COLETEK, you can rest assured your business will receive personalized attention, tailored solutions, and unwavering commitment – all while staying true to its local roots.
At the heart of our approach is a deep understanding of the Dry Creek community's unique needs and challenges. We take pride in being an integral part of this ecosystem, fostering long-term relationships built on mutual respect and trust. As your trusted partner, we'll work tirelessly to help you overcome obstacles, seize opportunities, and achieve your goals – all while staying grounded in the rich cultural heritage that defines our region.
We're not just a company – we're neighbors, friends, and members of this vibrant community. Our team has years of experience working with businesses in Dry Creek and beyond, providing innovative solutions that drive growth, improve processes, and cultivate lasting prosperity. When you partner with us, you can count on receiving expert guidance, unwavering support, and a genuine passion for helping your business thrive.
No matter the size, scope, or complexity of your organization, we believe in empowering local businesses like yours to achieve their full potential. So if you're looking for a trusted partner to help drive your Dry Creek-based business forward – one that shares your values, understands your challenges, and is committed to your success – look no further than COLETEK.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Dry 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.
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.
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.
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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