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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Making a Difference in Mullaway, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia
As a business owner or decision-maker based in the picturesque coastal town of Mullaway on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, you understand the importance of having trusted support systems in place to drive growth and prosperity. At COLETEK, we pride ourselves on being a locally-grounded Australian company with a national reach, dedicated to fostering strong connections between businesses and communities just like yours.
With over [insert number] years of experience under our belt, you can rely on us to provide tailored assistance that meets the unique needs of your Mullaway-based operation. Our team has a deep understanding of the local economy, trends, and cultural dynamics, allowing us to offer insightful guidance that makes a real difference in your everyday operations.
We believe that strong, resilient businesses are vital to the fabric of our communities. That's why we're committed to building lasting relationships with entrepreneurs, startups, and established organizations across the Mid North Coast region, including the thriving town of Mullaway. By staying true to our Australian heritage and roots in this beautiful corner of New South Wales, we're not just supporting local businesses – we're investing in a brighter future for generations to come.
At COLETEK, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We continuously push the boundaries of what's possible, harnessing cutting-edge technologies and best practices to stay ahead of the curve. This means that you can trust us to bring forward-thinking solutions to your doorsteps, helping you stay ahead in an increasingly dynamic market.
And because we're committed to being a trusted presence in our local community, you can count on us to be always available, approachable, and responsive – whenever you need guidance or support. From Mullaway's stunning beaches and bushlands to the bustling town center, we're right there beside you, every step of the way.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Mullaway – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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