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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Supporting a Stronger Local Economy: COLETEK's Commitment to Banda Banda and the Mid North Coast, New South Wales
As a thriving community nestled in the heart of the Mid North Coast, Banda Banda is home to a diverse range of local businesses and residents. With its rich history, lush landscapes, and strong sense of community, this region is poised for growth and development. At COLETEK, we're proud to be an integral part of this story, working closely with local businesses and organizations to help them thrive and succeed.
As a trusted Australian company with a national reach, we understand the importance of building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and the communities we serve. By having a dedicated local presence in Banda Banda, we're able to stay attuned to the unique needs and challenges facing this region. From supporting small-scale farmers to partnering with local councils, our commitment to the area is unwavering.
Throughout our history, we've established ourselves as a trusted partner for businesses seeking innovative solutions and expert guidance. With our combined experience and national reach, we're uniquely positioned to help Banda Banda's entrepreneurs and innovators take their projects to the next level.
At COLETEK, we pride ourselves on being more than just a service provider – we're a trusted advocate for local businesses and communities. Our team is dedicated to providing tailored support that acknowledges the distinct needs of this region. Whether it's helping farm-to-table initiatives gain momentum or empowering local tourism operators to grow their visitor numbers, our aim is to drive economic growth and social progress in Banda Banda.
We're proud to be an integral part of this community's journey, building trust and fostering collaboration across the local business landscape. By supporting COLETEK, you can rest assured that your investment will drive real value in the region – from creating jobs and stimulating economic growth to improving social cohesion and environmental sustainability.
So why wait? Join forces with us today to propel Banda Banda's innovative spirit forward! Contact us to learn more about how we can support your local business or organization: Contact Us
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Banda Banda – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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