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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Rooted in Local Expertise: Serving Fern Gully and the Upper Hunter Valley with COLETEK's Support
In the heart of New South Wales, Australia, lies the picturesque Upper Hunter Valley, an area rich in history, natural beauty, and entrepreneurial spirit. As local residents and business owners can attest, this region has a unique tempo that requires a tailored approach to meet its distinct challenges. This is where COLETEK comes into play – a national company with deep roots in Australia's rural areas, committed to empowering businesses in Fern Gully and the Upper Hunter Valley.
Our team at COLETEK understands the intricacies of operating a local business in this region like no other. We've been there, too – working alongside entrepreneurs who share our passion for innovation, resilience, and community-driven success. Our intimate knowledge of the area's specific needs allows us to craft customized solutions that address these issues head-on.
With extensive experience across various industries, we've honed a reputation as trusted advisors, always putting the needs of local businesses first. By embracing innovative thinking and leveraging national resources, we bridge the gap between your business goals and the unique characteristics of Fern Gully's landscape.
Coletek's commitment to trust, partnership, and innovation is what sets us apart from other companies in the region. We don't simply provide support – we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with local businesses, fostering long-term relationships built on mutual respect and a deep understanding of our clients' aspirations. As a result, you can rest assured that your growth and development are being supported by a dedicated team that truly gets the Upper Hunter Valley.
Don't settle for generic solutions or distant, impersonal support. Partner with COLETEK to unlock the full potential of Fern Gully's unique opportunities. Our local presence means we're not just familiar with the area – we're invested in its future. We invite you to explore what this partnership could mean for your business and the community.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Fern Gully – 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.
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.
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 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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