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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Your Local Partners in Success: COLETEK Serves the Upper Rouchel, Upper Hunter Valley Community
Located in the picturesque Upper Rouchel, nestled within the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales, Australia, we're proudly rooted in this vibrant community. As a trusted and experienced company, COLETEK has proudly served local businesses and households alike, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust, innovation, and unwavering commitment.
With our national reach and extensive expertise, we've established ourselves as a reliable partner for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and families across the region. Our team takes pride in being more than just a service provider – we're part of the fabric that makes Upper Rouchel and the Upper Hunter Valley such wonderful places to live and work.
We understand the unique demands and opportunities presented by this thriving area. As our community continues to grow, so too do our capabilities, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions for local needs. Whether you're an established business looking to scale or a new start-up seeking guidance, we'll be there to support you every step of the way.
At COLETEK, we believe in harnessing the power of innovation and collaboration to drive growth and prosperity within our community. By working closely with local businesses, organizations, and community leaders, we're able to create mutually beneficial partnerships that strengthen Upper Rouchel's position as a hub for commerce and entrepreneurship.
Throughout our journey, we've remained committed to upholding the highest standards of trust, integrity, and professionalism. We know that this unwavering dedication is what sets us apart from other service providers in the region. By placing your needs at the forefront of our operations, you can be confident that COLETEK will always have your best interests in mind.
If you're looking for a trusted partner to help drive your success in Upper Rouchel, the Upper Hunter Valley, or beyond – we're ready to take on new challenges together! As your dedicated ally, COLETEK is here to support local businesses and families alike. Let's collaborate to unlock even greater heights of achievement.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Upper Rouchel – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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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