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 Matcham and Beyond
Purpose-built for innovation, our region – Matcham, Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia – is home to a thriving community of entrepreneurs and small business owners who are shaping the local economy. At COLETEK, we're dedicated to supporting these visionaries in their efforts to grow and succeed. As a trusted Australian company with a national presence, we've earned a reputation for delivering exceptional results and fostering meaningful connections within our communities.
As you navigate the diverse landscape of entrepreneurship on the Central Coast, it's comforting to know that COLETEK is committed to being your partner in growth. With years of experience and expertise at our disposal, we understand the unique challenges faced by businesses like yours in Matcham and beyond – from market fluctuations to technological disruptions – and are equipped to provide tailored solutions to meet your evolving needs.
Innovative problem-solving is at the heart of everything we do. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals who stay ahead of the curve when it comes to cutting-edge trends, best practices, and industry breakthroughs. By harnessing this collective knowledge, we empower local businesses like yours with the tools, resources, and insights necessary for long-term success and prosperity.
A key aspect of our approach is fostering a deep understanding of the Matcham community – the heartbeat of our region. We've taken the time to learn about the unique dynamics, opportunities, and challenges that define this remarkable area, ensuring that our services are tailored to meet the specific needs of local businesses like yours.
As a true partner in your growth journey, we prioritize building strong relationships with the entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals who call Matcham home. By doing so, we can provide personalized support, guidance, and resources that facilitate meaningful connections between our team, your business, and the broader community.
In conclusion, at COLETEK, we're passionate about empowering local businesses on the Central Coast, including those in Matcham. We believe that by collaborating with entrepreneurs like you, together, we can foster a thriving ecosystem that drives innovation, job creation, and economic growth.
So why not take the first step towards elevating your business today? Contact Us to learn more about how COLETEK can support your goals and aspirations on the Central Coast – in Matcham and beyond!
Mechatronics Prototyping for Matcham – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Matcham – 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.
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.
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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