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 THE KINCHELA COMMUNITY: COLETEK'S COMMITMENT TO LOCAL BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS
In the heart of the Mid North Coast, Kinchela is a thriving community that prides itself on its strong sense of camaraderie and resilience. As a locally-owned business with deep roots in this region, Coletek understands the valueof supporting local enterprises and contributing to the area's continued growth.
With over [number] years of experience, our company has established a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses across the nation. But it's our commitment to serving the Kinchela community that sets us apart. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional support and expertise to local entrepreneurs, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
At Coletek, we're passionate about empowering local businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape. Our approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of the Kinchela area. By leveraging our national reach and scale, while maintaining a strong local presence, we're able to deliver tailored solutions that cater specifically to the region's distinct requirements.
We're proud to have played a role in the development of various local businesses, helping them navigate the complex challenges faced by entrepreneurs in today's fast-paced environment. Our team is committed to providing a personalized level of service, taking the time to understand each client's unique situation and offering actionable guidance to drive success.
As a trusted partner for Kinchela-based businesses, we're dedicated to staying at the forefront of innovation and market trends, ensuring that our clients receive the most effective and up-to-date solutions available. By embracing new technologies and best practices, we continue to set ourselves apart as leaders in our field.
If you're a local entrepreneur looking for guidance from a trusted partner who truly understands the Kinchela community, then look no further than Coletek. Our commitment to providing exceptional support and expertise is unwavering, and we're dedicated to helping your business succeed. Contact Us
Mechatronics Prototyping for Kinchela – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Kinchela – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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