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 trusted partner for businesses on the Central Coast: COLETEK in Upper Mangrove, NSW Australia
When you think of the idyllic coastal town of Upper Mangrove, New South Wales, Australia, what comes to mind? The sun-kissed beaches? The lush mangrove forests? Perhaps the growing community of locals and entrepreneurs making waves in the local economy. As a part of this vibrant region, COLETEK understands the unique needs of businesses like yours, from small startups to established players.
We're proud to have been serving Upper Mangrove and the surrounding areas of the Central Coast for [insert number] years. Our team has built lasting relationships with local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, earning a reputation as trusted partners in the region's growth and development.
As an Australian-owned company with national reach, COLETEK is uniquely positioned to provide expert guidance and support to Upper Mangrove businesses. We've got our finger on the pulse of the local economy, staying up-to-date on regional trends, opportunities, and challenges. By leveraging our strong connections and market knowledge, we empower local businesses to thrive in an ever-changing environment.
In a region like Upper Mangrove, where community is at the core, trust is everything. That's why COLETEK has dedicated itself to being a force for good in the local business ecosystem. We believe in fostering genuine connections, supporting innovative startups, and empowering established businesses to grow. Our commitment to this vision has earned us the respect and confidence of our Upper Mangrove clients.
So what do we do? We innovate, we adapt, and we stay ahead of the curve. Our team is comprised of forward-thinking professionals with a passion for solving real-world problems. By combining cutting-edge strategies with local expertise, we craft tailored solutions that address the unique needs of Upper Mangrove businesses.
At COLETEK, we're all about being an integral part of the Central Coast's entrepreneurial spirit. We believe that by supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs, we're contributing to a more vibrant, thriving community for everyone. And we're excited to do just that in Upper Mangrove, by your side.
Ready to elevate your business to new heights? Contact Us today and discover how COLETEK can support your growth on the Central Coast!
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Upper Mangrove – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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