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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A Trusted Partner in the Heart of the Upper Hunter Valley - Widden, NSW
As a hub for agriculture, mining, and manufacturing in New South Wales, the Upper Hunter Valley is an area that relies heavily on the support of local businesses. Widden, nestled within this picturesque valley, presents a unique combination of rural charm and industrial might, making it the perfect place to set up shop or continue operations.
At COLETEK, we understand the importance of community and regional development. As an Australian company with nationwide reach, our commitment to supporting local businesses in Widden and the Upper Hunter Valley is unwavering. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results for clients across various sectors, leveraging years of combined experience in a range of industries.
What sets us apart from other service providers? Our unwavering drive for innovation, paired with extensive knowledge of local regulations and customs, enables us to craft tailored solutions that cater specifically to the needs of Widden-based businesses. We pride ourselves on being responsive, reliable, and results-driven – qualities demanded by our clients across our diverse portfolio.
It's not just our expertise that makes a difference; it's also our deep understanding of the Upper Hunter Valley's distinct culture and community dynamics. Our presence in this region allows us to better service local businesses, fostering long-lasting partnerships built on mutual respect and trust. At COLETEK, we believe that supporting local is essential to building strong, thriving communities.
We invite Widden-based entrepreneurs, established companies, and those looking to expand their operations into the Upper Hunter Valley to partner with us. Together, let's unlock new opportunities, driving growth and prosperity in this beautiful corner of New South Wales – Widden, we're here to support you!
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Widden – 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.
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.
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.
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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