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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Tacoma South, Central Coast: Building Stronger Local Businesses Together
Located on the beautiful Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, Tacoma South is a thriving hub of commerce and industry. At COLETEK, we're committed to supporting local businesses in this dynamic area, providing expert guidance, innovative solutions, and trusted partnership. With a national presence and decades of experience, our team is dedicated to helping clients like yours thrive in the ever-changing business landscape. As a respected Australian company, we take pride in our deep understanding of this unique region. We're passionate about fostering growth, creating opportunities, and empowering local entrepreneurs to reach their full potential. Our commitment to trust, integrity, and community involvement drives everything we do, from tailoring customized solutions to providing ongoing support and guidance. Whether you're a startup looking to launch your vision or an established business seeking to improve efficiency, expand your offerings, or navigate regulatory challenges, COLETEK is here to help. We understand the importance of local connections, tailored approaches, and innovative thinking in this vibrant community. Our team works closely with clients to identify needs, opportunities, and potential roadblocks, providing expert advice and actionable strategies to overcome them. Our extensive experience spans multiple industries and sectors, allowing us to bring a unique perspective to the challenges facing businesses on the Central Coast. By combining cutting-edge knowledge with a deep understanding of this region's specific needs, we've earned a reputation as a trusted partner for local companies looking to succeed. We're committed to being part of the fabric of this community, working in tandem with our clients to drive growth, create jobs, and build stronger connections between businesses and residents. At COLETEK, we believe that strong local businesses are the backbone of thriving communities. That's why we're dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs, small business owners, and corporate leaders alike, helping you achieve your goals while contributing to the prosperity of Tacoma South and the surrounding area. Whether you're looking for expert guidance, innovative solutions, or simply a trusted ally in your corner, we're here to help you succeed.Contact Us
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Tacoma South – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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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