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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Your Local Partner for Success: COLETEK in Macksville, NSW
Macksville, nestled on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, is a thriving community rich in history and natural beauty. As a key player in this vibrant region, it's essential to have trusted partners who understand your unique needs and can help drive growth for local businesses.
At COLETEK, we're proud to be that partner in Macksville. With a strong national presence and extensive experience working with businesses across the country, our team is uniquely positioned to support entrepreneurs and corporations alike in this charming town. Whether you're an established business or just starting out, we understand the importance of building trust with your customers, employees, and stakeholders.
Sustainability, innovation, and commitment are core values that define our company culture. We believe in empowering local businesses to achieve their goals by providing expert guidance, cutting-edge technology, and a deep understanding of the Macksville market. By working together, we can create opportunities for growth, job creation, and long-term success.
Our extensive knowledge of the regional business landscape allows us to provide tailored solutions that cater to the distinct needs of Macksville's diverse economy. From e-commerce platforms to marketing campaigns, we've developed a range of innovative initiatives designed to help local businesses thrive. By leveraging our national reach and expertise, we can connect you with new audiences, opportunities, and resources.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to the communities we serve. We're dedicated to building lasting relationships based on transparency, honesty, and mutual respect. As a locally-based company working closely with businesses in Macksville, we understand the importance of being responsive, accessible, and adaptable. Our doors are always open to listen, consult, and provide guidance that works best for you.
At COLETEK, we're passionate about supporting entrepreneurs, small business owners, and corporate leaders in Macksville, NSW. We believe that by empowering local businesses and communities, we can create a thriving economy and a brighter future for generations to come.
If you're looking for a trusted partner to collaborate with in Macksville, consider COLETEK your go-to choice. Our team is ready to roll up their sleeves, listen to your needs, and help drive success for your business. Contact Us today and let's unlock the potential of your Macksville-based venture.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Macksville – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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 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.
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.
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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