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).
COLETEK's team all has a background in computer vision and machine vision, which have built a wide range of skills and technologies such as:
These technologies can be used for various applications such as:
Located just outside of Tamworth in the heart of northern New South Wales, Moonbi is a picturesque town surrounded by natural beauty and rich history. As local businesses look to innovate and grow, they need trusted partners who can provide expert guidance and support. That's where COLETEK comes in – a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001 with a national reputation built on reliability, collaboration, and capability.
Our team is based in Moonbi, New South Wales, Australia, and we take pride in serving businesses across the region. We understand the unique challenges that come with operating in this part of the country – from the effects of drought to the importance of strong agricultural industries. That's why we've developed a deep appreciation for the people and organisations that call Moonbi home.
At COLETEK, we believe that our clients are more than just customers – they're partners who share our commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. Our expertise spans a broad range of areas, from product development and engineering design to manufacturing and testing. We work closely with businesses in Moonbi, New South Wales, Australia, and throughout the country to help them overcome obstacles, seize opportunities, and achieve their goals.
What sets us apart is our ability to operate across multiple disciplines, bringing together experts from various fields to create innovative solutions that meet specific needs. We're not just a single-trick pony; we're a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our clients. And it's this combination of expertise, experience, and collaboration that has earned us a reputation as one of Australia's most trusted and respected engineering and product development companies.
In Moonbi, New South Wales, Australia, and across the country, we're committed to being a valued partner for businesses looking to succeed. Whether you need help developing new products, improving manufacturing processes, or solving complex technical challenges, we're here to provide tailored support that drives results. Let's build something remarkable together.
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.