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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Located in the heart of Oakhampton, Lower Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is a trusted Australian company dedicated to providing expert support to local businesses and community members.
Oakhampton, with its rich history and natural beauty, is an outstanding place to live and work. As part of the greater Lower Hunter Valley region, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and urban convenience. At COletek, we're proud to be a locally grounded organization that understands and respects the special character of Oakhampton.
With our deep expertise in delivering outstanding service, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses across Australia. From the coast to the outback, we've helped companies of all sizes grow and thrive by providing tailored support that addresses their specific needs. And it's this same commitment to excellence and community-minded approach that drives our work with Oakhampton's entrepreneurial spirit.
Our team of experienced professionals takes pride in fostering strong relationships with local business owners and leaders, empowering them to achieve their goals and make a lasting impact on the area. By leveraging our national reach and resources, we're able to bring cutting-edge expertise and innovative solutions directly to Oakhampton's doorstep – enriching the community and contributing to its continued growth.
As a truly local organization, COletek is dedicated to supporting the people, businesses, and organizations that shape Oakhampton's identity. We believe in the power of trust, authenticity, and collaboration, and our approach reflects these values. When you partner with us, you can be confident that your needs will be heard, understood, and addressed – driving real results for your business.
At COletek, we're passionate about working alongside Oakhampton's business community to build a brighter future. Together, let's seize the opportunities awaiting us in this vibrant region. For expert guidance and support that truly understands the unique flavor of Oakhampton, Contact Us today.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Oakhampton – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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 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.
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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