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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Empowering Local Businesses on the Central Coast: COLETEK's Commitment to Lower Mangrove and Beyond
Located in the heart of the Central Coast, Lower Mangrove is a vibrant community that thrives on strong businesses and innovative ideas. As a trusted Australian company, COLETEK understands the importance of supporting local entrepreneurs and families, which is why we're dedicated to empowering Lower Mangrove's business landscape.
We've been proud to call Australia our home for many years, with a national presence that spans across various markets and industries. Our expertise has been honed through numerous projects, partnerships, and collaborations – all fueled by a relentless pursuit of innovation and customer satisfaction. This approach has earned us the trust of countless businesses across the country, including those in our beloved Lower Mangrove.
As a business owner or entrepreneur operating in Lower Mangrove, you understand the importance of having a reliable partner that understands your unique needs and challenges. COLETEK is committed to providing unparalleled support, guidance, and resources to help you succeed – from developing customized solutions to connecting you with industry experts. Our local presence ensures we're always just a stone's throw away, ready to lend a helping hand whenever you need us.
What sets us apart? Our unwavering commitment to building lasting relationships with our clients, backed by our relentless drive for innovation and continuous improvement. We're passionate about creating meaningful connections that benefit both the local community and your business. Our expertise is matched only by our enthusiasm for delivering exceptional results that leave a lasting impact.
If you're looking for a trusted ally to help take your Lower Mangrove-based business to new heights, look no further than COLETEK. We'd be delighted to discuss how we can support you in achieving your goals. And as you plan your next move, remember: it's all about building strong foundations – something we're dedicated to doing right here on the Central Coast.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Lower Mangrove – 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 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.
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.
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.
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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