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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Building Stronger Communities in Stewarts River and Beyond
Nestled along the picturesque Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia lies the charming town of Stewarts River. As a community-minded business, we're proud to be operating at the heart of this region, working closely with local entrepreneurs and small businesses to help them thrive in today's fast-paced market.
At COLETEK, we know that the key to long-term success lies not only in our expertise but also in our commitment to building strong relationships with the people we serve. Our roots run deep within Australian soil, founded on a bedrock of trust and innovation. With over [number] years' experience working with businesses just like yours, we've developed a profound understanding of what it takes to drive growth and excellence.
But our connection to Stewarts River and the Mid North Coast goes beyond mere proximity. We're an integral part of this community, dedicated to supporting local initiatives and partnering with regional organizations to drive positive change. By staying grounded in the communities we serve, we're able to deliver personalized solutions that cater specifically to the unique challenges and opportunities faced by businesses operating in Stewarts River.
We're not just a national company with offices scattered across the country – we're a trusted partner for businesses seeking to make a real difference. With our team's expertise and passion for innovation, you can rely on us to provide guidance that's tailored to your needs and aspirations. Whether you're looking to revitalize an existing business or launch a new venture from scratch, our door is always open to discuss how we can help.
In an ever-changing economic landscape, it's comforting to know that there are companies like COLETEK committed to supporting the growth of local businesses in Stewarts River. We're proud to call this region home and pledge to continue playing a constructive role in its future development.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Stewarts River – 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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