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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COLETEK: A Trusted Partner for Businesses on the Central Coast, NSW
As a business owner in The Entrance, Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia, you're no stranger to the challenges of operating in a competitive market. At COLETEK, we understand that success is built on trust, innovation, and effective partnerships – precisely why our team has made it their mission to support local businesses like yours thriving in this amazing part of the country.
With extensive experience serving clients throughout Australia, we've developed a unique understanding of the regional nuances and industry-specific needs in The Entrance. Our commitment to being an integral player in your community means that we're dedicated to staying abreast of local developments, regulations, and trends – ensuring our solutions are tailored to meet your specific requirements.
As a truly Australian company with national reach, COLETEK takes pride in its ability to provide unparalleled support to businesses in The Entrance. Our team's deep understanding of the local landscape, combined with our broad expertise across various sectors, empowers us to offer valuable insights and practical guidance that sets your business up for success.
We believe that trust is the foundation upon which successful partnerships are built – which is why we've earned a reputation as reliable advisors who genuinely care about the growth and well-being of local businesses in The Entrance. By doing so, we foster open communication, collaboration, and results-driven solutions that bring our shared vision for your company to life.
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at COLETEK. Our expertise lies not just in adopting the latest technologies or methodologies but also in continually refining them to better suit the evolving needs of local businesses on the Central Coast. This means you can rest assured that our tailored strategies and recommendations will always be on the forefront of what's new, what works, and what sets your company apart in The Entrance.
At COLETEK, we're firmly rooted in this beautiful region – not just physically but also through our passion for supporting local businesses. As a trusted partner, we take pride in being an integral part of the community that has welcomed us with open arms. Your success is our top priority, and together, let's build a brighter future for your business in The Entrance.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for The Entrance – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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 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.
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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