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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Serving the Mount Royal, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia Community: Trusted Business Partners from COLETEK
Mount Royal, a picturesque town nestled in the heart of the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia. This charming region is renowned for its rich agricultural heritage, stunning natural beauty, and strong sense of community. At COLETEK, we're proud to be a part of this thriving community, committed to supporting local businesses and helping them grow through our trustworthiness, innovative approach, and deep understanding of the area's unique needs. For over three decades, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted Australian company, with extensive experience in providing tailored solutions to businesses across the country. Our expertise spans multiple industries, from agriculture to manufacturing, and we're dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, farmers, and business owners like you navigate the challenges of running a successful enterprise. When you choose to work with COLETEK, you can rest assured that you're partnering with a locally-attuned organization that has a profound understanding of the Upper Hunter Valley's distinct culture, industries, and market conditions. Our committed team takes the time to listen to your objectives, offering practical advice and innovative strategies to propel your business forward in this dynamic region. Mount Royal, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia is an area ripe with opportunity, from its agricultural heritage and thriving equestrian community to its strong mining and manufacturing sectors. By leveraging COLETEK's collective expertise, comprehensive support, and deep local knowledge, you can unlock new growth opportunities and take your business to the next level. As a trusted partner in Mount Royal, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, we remain committed to driving progress, innovation, and prosperity within our community. We believe that the key to long-term success lies in fostering strong relationships with local businesses, understanding their unique challenges, and offering bespoke solutions designed with their needs in mind. Whether you're looking to expand your operations, optimize processes, or simply gain valuable insights into the Mount Royal, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia market, COLETEK is here to support you every step of the way. By placing the needs and aspirations of local businesses at the forefront, we're dedicated to making a positive impact in our community for generations to come. Ready to tap into the collective expertise and unwavering support of COLETEK? Contact Us today and let's work together to drive growth, innovation, and prosperity for businesses throughout Mount Royal, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia.Mechatronics Prototyping for Mount Royal – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Mount Royal – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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