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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A Proven Partner for Gleniffer and Beyond: COLETEK's Commitment to the Mid North Coast, New South Wales
Located in the heart of Gleniffer, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia, our team at COLETEK is deeply rooted in this vibrant community. For years, we've been proud to serve businesses and entrepreneurs in this picturesque region, offering tailored solutions that drive growth and prosperity.Our story began many moons ago, when a small group of visionary professionals shared a passion for innovation, hard work, and making a positive impact. As our reputation grew, so did our presence – today, we're a trusted and respected player in the national scene.
Your Local Partner: COLETEK's Mid North Coast Roots
We don't just have an office in Gleniffer; we're embedded in the community. Our team has lived and worked alongside local residents for years, giving us an intimate understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing this region.
This proximity allows us to build lasting relationships with clients, many of whom are our neighbors and friends. We've had the privilege of playing a small part in the area's economic development, from supporting family-owned businesses to partnering with local councils on impactful initiatives.
National Reach, Local Expertise: COLETEK's Commitment to Gleniffer
While our geographic footprint may span the country, our passion for this region is unwavering. We've dedicated ourselves to understanding and addressing the specific needs of businesses in Gleniffer and beyond.
Ours is an approach that blends the best of national resources with a deep appreciation for local culture and character. Our team isn't just knowledgeable about the area – we're stakeholders, too. And that's what sets us apart: our genuine commitment to making a difference in this community.
Trust, Innovation, and Community
Your trust matters most to us. That's why we've built a reputation for integrity, reliability, and innovation. We believe in fostering long-term relationships, grounded in open communication, mutual respect, and shared knowledge.
In Gleniffer and throughout the Mid North Coast, you won't find us pushing trendy gimmicks or fads. Instead, we focus on timeless values: dedication to our customers, a passion for collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to the well-being of this remarkable region.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Gleniffer – 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.
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.
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.
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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