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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Bonding with Hambledon Hill: COLETEK's Commitment to the Upper Hunter Valley
As the rolling hills of Hambledon Hill meet the sun-kissed vineyards of the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, a sense of community and pride begins to flourish. Right at the heart of this picturesque region lies COLETEK – a trusted Australian company dedicated to supporting local businesses, empowering their growth, and fostering long-lasting connections.
Our journey began with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs in rural areas like Hambledon Hill. We've spent years honing our expertise, nurturing strong relationships with stakeholders, and adapting to evolve alongside this thriving community.
As a national entity with local knowledge, we understand that trust is paramount when working closely with businesses across the Upper Hunter Valley. COLETEK's unwavering commitment to transparency, professionalism, and empathy has earned us a reputation as reliable partners.
Innovative thinking is at the core of our DNA, allowing us to stay ahead of the curve and deliver tailored solutions that address the distinct needs of Hambledon Hill enterprises. We've developed a keen sense of local culture, recognizing the area's rich history, and respecting the importance of preserving its natural beauty.
As we continually monitor the ever-changing landscape of the Upper Hunter Valley, COLETEK remains steadfast in our dedication to fostering a strong foundation for local businesses to thrive. By bridging the gap between our expertise and the needs of these enterprises, we create opportunities that drive sustainable growth and economic development.
We believe it's only natural to connect with those whose passion is rooted in this beautiful region – your people, with hearts as warm as the sun-kissed hills. Join us in our shared commitment to empowering local businesses in Hambledon Hill by reaching out today.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Hambledon Hill – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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