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 Local Force You Can Trust: COLETEK Serving Picketts Valley, Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia
Located in the heart of Picketts Valley, Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia, we're proud to be a part of this thriving community. As one of Australia's most trusted and innovative companies, COLETEK is committed to supporting local businesses like yours. With our national reach and extensive experience, we understand the unique needs and challenges that come with being a business on the Central Coast. At COLETEK, we're not just another company claiming to be "locally focused." We're a true local force, deeply rooted in Picketts Valley and committed to creating lasting relationships with our clients. You won't find us operating from some distant city or using generic, cookie-cutter approaches. Instead, you'll benefit from our expert knowledge of the area, garnered from years of working closely with businesses just like yours. As a trusted partner for local entrepreneurs, we're dedicated to helping you grow your business and achieve your goals. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your company to the next level, COLETEK is here for you every step of the way. With our innovative approach and national resources at your disposal, you'll have everything you need to succeed in Picketts Valley, Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia. At COLETEK, we believe that trust is essential when doing business. That's why we're committed to transparency, integrity, and exceptional service. You can count on us to deliver results, offer expert guidance, and provide the kind of personalized attention you deserve. Whether you need support with strategy development, operational improvement, or simply want a trusted partner to help guide your decisions, we're here for you. By partnering with COLETEK, you'll gain access to our comprehensive knowledge-base, built on decades of experience working with businesses across Australia. We've helped countless entrepreneurs like you navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with doing business in Picketts Valley, Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia. From start-ups to established companies, we've got the expertise to help your business thrive. So why partner with COLETEK? Because we're not just a company – we're a part of this community. We know Picketts Valley like the back of our hand and are dedicated to helping local businesses like yours succeed. If you're looking for a trusted partner who truly understands the Central Coast, look no further than COLETEK. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Picketts Valley – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Picketts Valley – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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