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).
Information About Balcolyn
A Proven Partner for Balcolyn's Business Community: COLETEK
In the heart of West Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, lies the charming suburb of Balcolyn – a thriving community with a strong sense of local identity and entrepreneurial spirit. As a trusted Australian company, COLETEK has been proud to play its part in supporting businesses like yours in this vibrant region. In addition to our national reach and extensive experience working with organizations across the country, we're deeply committed to nurturing the unique needs and aspirations of Balcolyn's business community. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service, innovative solutions, and unwavering support to help you achieve your goals and build a brighter future for yourself, your employees, and your customers. Over the years, COLETEK has built an enviable reputation as a reliable partner for businesses seeking expertise, guidance, and partnership in various industries. Our passion for innovation and collaboration ensures that our clients receive cutting-edge knowledge, tailored advice, and results-driven strategies to drive success. As we continue to grow and expand our presence across Australia, our roots remain firmly planted in the values of trust, integrity, and community spirit. In Balcolyn specifically, COLETEK is proud to have been instrumental in helping local businesses overcome challenges, seize new opportunities, and thrive in an ever-evolving market landscape. Whether you're a startup or established player, we believe that every company deserves access to top-notch support and resources to propel their growth and prosperity. Our commitment to Balcolyn's business community extends beyond just providing expert services – it's about building lasting relationships, fostering meaningful connections, and contributing to the region's economic vitality. As your trusted partner, COLETEK is dedicated to being a constant source of guidance, encouragement, and inspiration as you navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. As you plan for the future, we invite you to experience the COLETEK difference firsthand – an unwavering dedication to serving the Balcolyn community with expert care, local awareness, and national reach. For a personalized consultation or simply to learn more about how we can support your business aspirations, please don't hesitate to Contact Us.Mechatronics Prototyping for Balcolyn – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Balcolyn – 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Useful Links
Location
Servicing worldwide, notably:
Australia, USA, UK, Europe and UAE