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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Strengthening Local Businesses in Tomalla, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Tomalla, nestled in the picturesque Upper Hunter Valley, is a thriving region rich in history and natural beauty. As your trusted partner for growth and development, COLETEK is proud to call this area home. With over 20 years of experience supporting businesses across Australia, we have earned a reputation for delivering innovative solutions and building strong relationships with our clients.
At COLETEK, we understand the unique challenges faced by local businesses in Tomalla and the Upper Hunter Valley region. We're committed to helping entrepreneurs, owner-operators, and managers in this area thrive through our expertise, resources, and dedication to their success. Our experience extends from the rich coal mining heritage of Scone to the rolling hills and vineyards of Pokolbin – supporting businesses that bring pride and prosperity to our regional community.
We're not an out-of-town consultant offering one-size-fits-all solutions. We're a national company with local roots, working closely with local businesses to address their specific needs and goals. Our team is equipped to tackle complex challenges and find creative solutions that drive growth, improve operational efficiency, and increase profits.
Residents of Tomalla know the importance of building trust with those who serve them best. We're not just talking about a company – we're talking about your neighbor, friend, or colleague. That's why COLETEK is committed to being an integral part of this community. Our people are local, friendly, and passionate about supporting the growth and development of every business in Tomalla and beyond.
We're not just providing services; we're building relationships, sharing knowledge, and investing time in our clients' success stories. As your partner for growth and development, COLETEK is dedicated to empowering local businesses like yours to reach new heights and achieve their goals. Let us help you navigate the challenges of the ever-changing business landscape.
Whether you're a startup looking to establish itself or an established business seeking to expand its operations, we invite you to experience the difference that COLETEK can bring to your organization. To take the first step towards achieving your vision, Contact Us today and let's get started on your path to success.
Mechatronics Prototyping for Tomalla – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Tomalla – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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