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 Local Businesses in Darawank and Beyond: COLETEK's Commitment to the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia
Proudly serving the communities of Darawank, on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, we at COLETEK know just how important it is to have trusted partners supporting your local business. With years of experience and a national presence, we're dedicated to helping you grow and thrive in this beautiful region. As a respected Australian company, we've built our reputation on delivering exceptional results to businesses across the country, from major cities to coastal towns like Darawank. Our team has developed strong relationships with clients locally, offering tailored solutions that cater to their unique needs. Whether you're an entrepreneur just starting out or a long-established business looking for innovative ways to stay ahead of the curve, we're here to support your every step. Our commitment to trust is unwavering, built on a foundation of integrity and open communication. We take the time to truly understand your goals and challenges, then work closely with you to develop strategies that meet your specific needs. This approach has earned us a reputation as reliable partners who put our clients' interests first – essential qualities for any business looking to build strong foundations. Innovation is also at the heart of what we do. We stay ahead of the curve by embracing new technologies and best practices, ensuring our solutions remain cutting-edge and effective. By combining this focus on innovation with our comprehensive understanding of local markets, we empower businesses like yours to succeed in today's competitive landscape. We're proud of our ability to adapt to the unique needs of each community we serve, including Darawank and its surrounding areas. Our local presence enables us to respond quickly and efficiently to your questions, concerns, or simply to provide valuable insights and expertise. Whether you're just starting out or seeking new opportunities for growth and expansion, rest assured that COLETEK is here to support you every step of the way. Our team is dedicated to serving the Mid North Coast region with the highest standards of trust, innovation, and local know-how. Let's work together to achieve your goals. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Darawank – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Darawank – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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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