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 the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley, Warkworth is a thriving town that offers a unique blend of rural charm and modern amenities. As a local resident or business owner, you understand the importance of having trusted partners who can help your operation thrive in this picturesque region. At COLETEK, we're proud to be an Australian-owned and operated company with years of experience working closely with businesses just like yours. Our team is dedicated to delivering expert guidance, innovative solutions, and personalized support to clients across the country, including those in Warkworth and the surrounding Upper Hunter Valley. Whether you're looking to improve efficiency, enhance customer experiences, or achieve long-term growth, we've got the expertise and local knowledge to help you succeed. As a trusted ally for businesses in Warkworth, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is committed to building strong relationships with our clients. We understand that every organization is unique, with its own set of challenges and opportunities. That's why we take the time to get to know your business, learning about your goals, values, and expectations. By doing so, we're able to develop tailored strategies that meet your distinct needs and help you achieve your objectives. At COLETEK, innovation is at our core. We're passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology, best practices, and local insights to drive results for our clients in Warkworth and beyond. Whether it's implementing the latest digital solutions or drawing on years of industry expertise, we're committed to staying ahead of the curve and delivering real-world value to your business. As a locally-focused company with national reach, we recognize that building strong relationships with our clients means being responsive, reliable, and trustworthy. That's why you can count on our team to be available whenever you need us – whether through regular check-ins, quick response times, or face-to-face meetings in Warkworth. We're committed to being a constant presence in the Upper Hunter Valley business community, providing ongoing support as your operations evolve. If you're looking for a trusted partner to help take your Warkworth-based business to the next level – or simply want to learn more about how COLETEK can support your local operation – we invite you to explore our range of services and solutions. Together, let's build a brighter future for businesses in and around Warkworth. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Warkworth – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
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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.
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.
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.
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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