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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Supporting Businesses in Blackalls Park and West Lake Macquarie, New South Wales: COLETEK's Local Commitment
As the Australian economy continues to grow and evolve, innovative businesses like those in Blackalls Park and West Lake Macquarie, New South Wales are poised for even greater success. At COLETEK, we understand the importance of having a trusted partner by your side as you navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with being a local business. Our team has been proudly serving this area and broader community for years, providing expert support to help our clients thrive. With a strong national presence, we're uniquely positioned to offer the resources, expertise, and commitment required to fuel local growth. As locals ourselves, we understand the distinct needs of our neighbours in Blackalls Park and West Lake Macquarie, which is why we take the time to truly get to know each business and individual. It's this dedication and passion that drives our work and earns us the trust of our clients. As a trusted Australian company, COLETEK has built its reputation on innovation, reliability, and dedication to delivering exceptional results. Our long history of supporting local businesses in Blackalls Park and West Lake Macquarie means we have an unparalleled understanding of the region's unique dynamics and needs. By working closely with us, you can tap into this expertise and unlock new opportunities for growth. Our commitment to the local community doesn't stop at providing outstanding support – it starts there. We're passionate about fostering strong relationships between businesses like yours and our team, and the surrounding community. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, we're here to provide guidance and resources that will help your business flourish in this incredible area. If you're looking for a trusted partner to support your Blackalls Park or West Lake Macquarie-based business, look no further than COLETEK. With our extensive experience, national reach, and local presence, we're confident in our ability to deliver the results you need to succeed. So why wait? Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Blackalls Park – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Blackalls Park – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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