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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Serving Businesses in Kempsey and the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia: COLETEK's Local Commitment
Located in the heart of Kempsey, on the stunning Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for local businesses. Our team takes pride in understanding the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in this vibrant region.
Kempsey, nestled between the tranquil Macleay River and the majestic Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and economic opportunities. As a business owner in Kempsey and the surrounding area, you deserve access to expert advice, cutting-edge technology, and personalized support that's tailored to your specific needs.
As a national company with roots in Australian soil, COLETEK is dedicated to fostering long-term relationships with local businesses, like yours. Our experienced team has developed a deep understanding of the region's distinct characteristics, from its rich agricultural heritage to its thriving creative industries. We take pride in knowing that every business in Kempsey and the Mid North Coast has its own unique story to tell.
At COLETEK, we're committed to being more than just another service provider – we're your trusted partner, advocating for your interests and empowering you to achieve your goals. With our extensive experience in supporting businesses across Australia, including those on the Mid North Coast, you can rely on us to stay ahead of the curve.
As a locally-based business ourselves, we understand the importance of community involvement and social responsibility. Our presence on the ground allows us to build strong relationships with local organizations, charities, and stakeholders – a critical component in helping us deliver exceptional value to our clients in Kempsey and beyond.
COLETEK is an Australian company that truly cares about the well-being of your business and our community as a whole. We're not just another faceless provider; we're a trusted ally that will work tirelessly to help you achieve your objectives, while contributing to the region's growth and prosperity.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Kempsey – 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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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