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).
Information About Bulliac
Bulliac, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia: COLETEK's Commitment to Local Excellence
Located in the heart of Bulliac, on the stunning Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK proudly calls this region home. As a trusted Australian company, we are dedicated to supporting local businesses and communities that share our values of innovation, hard work, and commitment to excellence.
Nestled among the picturesque coastal towns and rural landscapes of the Mid North Coast, Bulliac is a community like no other – rich in history, natural beauty, and small-town charm. And we're proud to be part of it. With decades of experience working alongside local businesses, we've developed a deep understanding of what makes this region tick. From surf towns to rural hubs, our team knows the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in such an dynamic region.
COELTEK's national reach is unparalleled, yet our roots remain firmly planted in the soil of Bulliac and surrounding communities. We understand that trust is built over time, through authenticity, transparency, and a genuine commitment to helping local businesses thrive – not just survive.
In an era where global companies can be impersonal and disconnected from their local clients, we believe that local businesses are the backbone of a prosperous community. That's why we're dedicated to supporting every business in our region, no matter how big or small. Whether you're working on the land, running a surf shop, or developing innovative products, COLETEK is here to support your journey to success.
We do this by leveraging our expertise in technology and innovation to help local businesses stay ahead of the curve – whether that means implementing new systems streamlining operations, improving customer engagement, or simply providing guidance on which digital tools are right for you. Our team works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that every business in Bulliac has access to the resources they need to grow.
No one knows this region better than we do – and with our roots firmly planted in local soil, we're committed to helping businesses like yours flourish in this amazing part of the world. So why wait? Let us become your trusted partner on the journey to success. Contact Us
Mechatronics Prototyping for Bulliac – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Bulliac – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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