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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Partnering for Success on the Mid North Coast: Your Local Choice for COLETEK, Port Macquarie
Nestled in the heart of New South Wales, Australia, lies the charming coastal town of Port Macquarie, part of the picturesque Mid North Coast region. As your local partner, COLETEK is deeply committed to supporting businesses and communities within this unique area.
To us, serving our local community doesn't just mean providing a service; it means investing in people, understanding their needs, and adapting to the specific challenges they face. Our team has proudly called Port Macquarie home for years, establishing an unparalleled level of connection with our clients, partners, and fellow residents.
As an experienced national player with a long history of delivering successful results across Australia, COLETEK is uniquely positioned to leverage its vast expertise in collaboration with the entrepreneurial spirit that drives this region. By doing so, we empower local businesses like yours to shine on the Mid North Coast's renowned natural beauty backdrop.
Our unwavering commitment to trust, innovation, and community presence sets us apart as a reliable ally for Port Macquarie business leaders seeking meaningful guidance, solutions, and growth. You can rely on our dedication to providing a tailored approach, addressing the distinct needs of this region's thriving economic landscape.
Whether you're an established organization looking to evolve or a startup eager to make its mark, COLETEK stands ready to support your vision with the collective expertise and passion of our team. At the forefront of Australian business services, we're honored to contribute to Port Macquarie's bright future, empowering regional growth through trusted partnerships.
Join forces with us in this vibrant community where innovation, hard work, and dedication are highly valued traits. Contact COLETEK today to learn more about how our combined strength can drive your success on the Mid North Coast:
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Port Macquarie – 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.
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.
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.
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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