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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A Trusted Partner for Hardys Bay Businesses: COLETEK's Local Expertise and National Reach
Located on the picturesque Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, Hardys Bay is a thriving community that relies heavily on local businesses to keep its economy thriving. As a trusted Australian company, COletek has been proud to be a part of this region for many years, working closely with entrepreneurs and business owners to help them grow and succeed.
Our team of experts has a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that face businesses operating in Hardys Bay. We know what it takes to build a successful company in this area, from navigating the complexities of local regulations to capitalizing on the region's natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities.
With roots firmly planted in Australia's national capital, Canberra, COletek has built a reputation for delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of businesses like yours. Our team is passionate about helping hardworking entrepreneurs and small business owners achieve their goals, and we're committed to providing the expertise, resources, and personalized support you need to thrive.
We're not just talking about a clever slogan when we say 'tried and tested' – our experience in working with businesses on the Central Coast is unmatched. From family-owned enterprises to newly minted startups, COletek has a proven track record of helping businesses grow and evolve over time. Whether you're looking for strategic guidance, operational support, or a bit of old-fashioned advice from someone who's been there before, we've got you covered.
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If you're looking for a trusted partner who truly understands what it takes to succeed in Hardys Bay, look no further than COletek. With our rich experience, national reach, and commitment to supporting local businesses, we're the perfect choice for entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking to build something special on the Central Coast.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Hardys 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.
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.
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.
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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