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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Empowering Local Businesses in Kew and Beyond: COLETEK's Commitment to the Mid North Coast Community
In the picturesque coastal town of Kew, nestled within the stunning Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, local businesses are at the heart of the community. As a trusted and innovative Australian company, COLETEK is dedicated to supporting these enterprising individuals and families, providing them with the tools, expertise, and guidance they need to thrive in an ever-changing business landscape.
As a national player with a strong presence in Kew and the surrounding areas, we've had the privilege of working closely with local business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. By being a part of this ecosystem, we've developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that exist within the Mid North Coast region. This knowledge informs our approach to helping businesses succeed, ensuring that our support is tailored to meet the specific needs of Kew's dynamic business environment.
COLETEK's commitment to the local community extends far beyond providing expert technical services – we're invested in building lasting relationships, fostering partnerships, and contributing to the long-term growth and sustainability of the region. By doing so, we not only empower individual businesses but also help rejuvenate the local economy as a whole.
We believe that true success is about more than just achieving business goals; it's about making a positive impact on the lives of those around us. This philosophy guides our every interaction with clients in Kew and beyond, whether through collaborative problem-solving, innovative solution implementation, or simply being a listening ear when needed most.
With COLETEK, you can rest assured that you're partnering with a trusted Australian company that's deeply rooted in the local community. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering exceptional results that drive real value for your business – no matter what industry or sector you operate within. By choosing us as your technology partner, you'll be supporting the continued growth and prosperity of the Mid North Coast region, which we're honored to call home.
If you're a local Kew business owner or entrepreneur looking for expert guidance, innovative solutions, and unwavering support, we invite you to experience the COLETEK difference. Take that crucial first step towards achieving your business aspirations by getting in touch with our knowledgeable team today.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Kew – 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.
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.
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 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.
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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