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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Forster, a charming coastal town on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia - where the Great Lakes meet the Pacific Ocean. This beautiful region is home to a thriving community, with a rich heritage and a strong sense of camaraderie. As a local business owner or operator in Forster, you understand the importance of having a trusted partner by your side - someone who knows your unique needs and challenges. At COLETEK, we're proud to be a national company with a deep understanding of what it takes to drive success in the Mid North Coast region. Our team has extensive experience working with businesses in Forster and surrounding areas, helping them overcome hurdles and achieve their goals. We take pride in our local presence - our staff are familiar faces around town, and we're committed to being an integral part of your community. Our strength lies not only in our technical expertise but also in our national reach. With COLETEK on your side, you'll have access to a comprehensive network of resources, expertise, and connections across Australia. This means that regardless of the size or complexity of your project, we can draw upon a wealth of knowledge and experience to deliver exceptional results. In Forster, as elsewhere in the region, trust is paramount. At COLETEK, we've built our reputation on delivering outstanding service, innovation, and reliability. Your business is unique, with its own set of needs and goals - and that's exactly why we tailor our approach to meet your specific requirements. You can count on us to be a sounding board for your ideas, a partner in problem-solving, and a source of creative solutions. Our team takes the time to understand your Forster business - its history, its people, its challenges, and its aspirations. We're committed to supporting local commerce and empowering entrepreneurs like you to thrive in this beautiful region. Whether you're looking for strategic guidance, technical expertise, or simply a trusted ally, we're here to help. For businesses in Forster, the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia - there's no better choice than COLETEK. With our experience, national reach, and commitment to your community, you can rely on us as a partner that truly gets it. So why wait? Take the first step towards unlocking your business potential. Get in touch today! Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Forster – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Forster – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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