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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Nestled on the picturesque Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, lies Charlotte Bay – a charming coastal community relying on dedicated businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive. As a proud Australian company with a strong national presence, COLETEK understands the importance of supporting local enterprises in this beautiful region.
With deep roots in Charlotte Bay, our team at COLETEK has cultivated lasting relationships with long-standing and emerging businesses alike. Our commitment to trust, innovation, and community engagement has earned us the respect and loyalty of our clients across the nation. When it comes to delivering tailored solutions for a wide range of industries, we pride ourselves on leveraging our collective expertise to drive meaningful growth and prosperity.
At COLETEK, we recognize that Charlotte Bay's unique charm is just as valuable as its stunning beaches and lush forests. That's why we prioritize building strong bonds with local businesses, fostering partnerships that enable them to flourish in this idyllic environment. Through our guidance, strategic partnerships, and innovative thinking, we empower entrepreneurial spirits to take root and thrive.
As Charlotte Bay continues to evolve, COLETEK remains steadfast in its commitment to the community. We believe that supporting the growth of local businesses is crucial for the region's ongoing prosperity. Our collective knowledge, enthusiasm, and dedication to building lasting connections make us a trusted partner for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and corporate leaders.
Charlotte Bay, with its rich history, stunning natural attractions, and close-knit community, demands a deep understanding of its specific needs and opportunities. COLETEK is dedicated to being a part of this story, working shoulder-to-shoulder with local stakeholders to drive inclusive growth and development. When Charlotte Bay businesses succeed, our entire region benefits.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Charlotte Bay – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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