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 Local Businesses on the Central Coast: COLETEK's Connection to Fountaindale
On the sun-kissed shores of the Central Coast, where stunning beaches and natural beauty meet thriving communities, COLETEK is proud to be a trusted partner for local businesses in Fountaindale. As a national company with roots in Australian soil, we understand the importance of supporting the local economy and fostering growth for entrepreneurs and enterprises alike.
Nestled on the picturesque Central Coast, Fountaindale and its surrounding areas are home to a diverse range of organizations – from innovative startups to well-established small businesses. COLETEK recognizes the unique challenges and opportunities faced by these companies, and we're dedicated to providing expertise, resources, and support that cater to their distinct needs. Whether looking to expand, innovate, or simply navigate the ever-changing business landscape, we're here to help.
A commitment to local presence is at the heart of COLETEK's approach. We've built strong relationships with businesses and organizations across the Central Coast region, from Gosford to Wyong, by being an active participant in local events, sponsorships, and community initiatives. By engaging directly with our clients and industry peers, we stay abreast of the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges – ensuring our solutions are always tailored to the unique context and culture of Fountaindale.
Beyond our local connection, COLETEK boasts a national presence that allows us to bring expertise and best practices from across Australia. Our experienced team has worked with businesses of all sizes and sectors, from technology startups to manufacturers, retailers, and service providers. This breadth of experience enables us to offer innovative solutions, share learnings from various industries, and draw on our collective knowledge to drive growth and success for Fountaindale's business community.
We're proud of our reputation as a trusted partner – one that stands out from the crowd through our commitment, integrity, and dedication. By working closely with local businesses in Fountaindale, we build lasting partnerships founded on trust, open communication, and mutual understanding. Whether helping entrepreneurs navigate startup challenges or supporting established organizations looking to expand, we're here to help you achieve your goals.
To learn more about COLETEK's support for Fountaindale and the Central Coast region, get in touch. Our local team is eager to discuss how our expertise can benefit your business. Contact Us today!
Mechatronics Prototyping for Fountaindale – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Fountaindale – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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