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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Empire Bay, Central Coast: Where COLETEK Supports Your Business Growth
In the picturesque Empire Bay, Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia, a strong sense of community and local pride thrives. As part of this vibrant region, businesses in Empire Bay are constantly evolving to meet the demands of an ever-changing market.
Enter COLETEK, a trusted Australian company dedicated to supporting businesses across the nation – including those in Empire Bay. With extensive experience spanning multiple industries and national recognition, we're uniquely positioned to empower local entrepreneurs like yours.
Firmly rooted in Australian soil, COLETEK is committed to fostering homegrown business growth, rather than imposing generic solutions from afar. Our team's deep understanding of the region's distinct needs allows us to craft tailored support strategies that yield real results for your Empire Bay operation.
A Trusted Partner for Your Central Coast Venture
In an era where digital disruption and innovation are the norm, COLETEK's presence in Empire Bay provides local businesses with a trusted partner, ensuring their voice is heard in the region. By partnering with us, you'll gain access to cutting-edge solutions that drive growth, enhance efficiency, and fortify your market position.
As a stalwart of Australian business culture, COLETEK understands the value of putting 'local first.' We're not just a faceless corporation, but a true neighbor invested in Empire Bay's prosperity. Our team is deeply involved in local initiatives, fostering connections that benefit the community and support you in achieving your goals.
Empire Bay Businesses Trust COLETEK for Success
The Central Coast region is a magnet for entrepreneurs, innovators, and families alike – and at our core lies an unwavering commitment to empowering these individuals and operations. By joining forces with COLETEK, you'll tap into extensive networks of expertise, innovative thinking, and resourcefulness. Trust us to help your Empire Bay venture thrive in this dynamic Central Coast environment.
What's Next for Your Empire Bay Business?
As the heartbeat of business growth surges through Empire Bay, COLETEK stands ready to support your every move. Whether you're seeking guidance on market trends, expert advice on digital transformation, or a strategic partner to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape – we've got your back. Take the first step today and discover why our national presence is built upon a foundation of local understanding. Contact Us
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Empire Bay – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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