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 Tibbuc and the Mid North Coast: COLETEK's Local Commitment
Situated in the picturesque region of Tibbuc, on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, we understand the unique needs and challenges faced by local businesses. At COLETEK, we're proud to serve this area with a commitment to trust, innovation, and personalized support.
As a trusted Australian company, we've earned a reputation for delivering exceptional results, leveraging our extensive experience and national reach to drive value for our clients. This commitment extends beyond the Tibbuc community, as we actively work with businesses across the region, empowering them to achieve their goals and grow their operations.
In an era of rapid change and digital disruption, it's reassuring to know that COLETEK is a stable and reputable partner, committed to the Mid North Coast and its business community. By leveraging our expertise and national network, we help local businesses navigate challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and thrive in the face of uncertainty.
At COLETEK, we believe that a strong foundation for growth and success begins with building trust and fostering meaningful relationships. We take pride in being a locally engaged and responsive partner, dedicated to supporting the unique needs and aspirations of Tibbuc's business community. Whether you're an established player or just starting out, we're here to provide guidance, resources, and expertise that help you achieve your goals.
Innovative solutions, tailored approaches, and real-world experience – these are the hallmarks of COLETEK's work in Tibbuc and beyond. As a trusted partner, we take time to understand your unique context, leveraging our knowledge and capabilities to deliver results that benefit both your business and the wider community.
For local businesses seeking a reliable and supportive partner for their growth and development, look no further than COLETEK. With our commitment to trust, innovation, and local presence, we're the perfect ally to help you navigate the complexities of the Mid North Coast's Tibbuc region. We invite you to explore how COLETEK can empower your business, drive success, and build long-term relationships.
Mechatronics Prototyping for Tibbuc – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Tibbuc – 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.
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.
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.
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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