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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Upper Lansdowne, You're in Good Hands with COLETEK
As we make our way up the picturesque coastline of New South Wales, a small but thriving community nestled within the Mid North Coast region beckons our attention - Upper Lansdowne. A place where rolling hills meet rugged coastlines, and people come together to celebrate their heritage. At COLETEK, we're committed to supporting the very fabric that makes this area so unique, by delivering trusted solutions and expertise to local businesses and entrepreneurs alike.
In an era marked by technological advancements, it's comforting to know that there are still companies like ours that put people first. As a locally-based Australian business, COLETEK has earned its reputation through years of dedication and a deep understanding of the regional market. We take pride in our ability to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of the Upper Lansdowne area, tailoring our support to meet the unique challenges and opportunities our clients face.
With a presence that spans the nation, we've built an extensive network of partners, suppliers, and industry connections - all of which work together in harmony to drive growth and innovation across the local economy. At COLETEK, we believe that strong relationships are the key to long-term success, and our commitment to collaboration sets us apart from larger corporations or foreign entities.
Upper Lansdowne is more than just a collection of buildings and roads - it's a community bound together by shared values, history, and culture. COLETEK shares your passion for preserving this way of life while embracing progress, ensuring that our involvement has a lasting impact on the local landscape. By choosing us as your trusted partner, you can rest assured that we'll be here to support you every step of the way - with unwavering dedication to the people and businesses that matter most.
If you're looking for more than just another faceless corporation, but rather a genuine advocate for local prosperity, our doors are open. At COLETEK, we take pride in being part of the fabric that underpins Upper Lansdowne's very essence - people like you, who care deeply about their community and its future. Let us prove it by working together to shape a brighter tomorrow.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Upper Lansdowne – 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.
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.
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.
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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