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 West Kempsey and Beyond: COLETEK's Commitment to Local Business Success
In the heart of the Mid North Coast, West Kempsey is a thriving community that continues to grow and evolve. As a trusted Australian company, COLETEK is proud to have a stronghold in this region, working closely with local businesses and entrepreneurs to drive their success.
With our strong roots in West Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in this beautiful but rugged part of the country. Our team takes pride in their deep knowledge of the area, gained through years of working with local businesses to help them overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
As a national player with a presence spanning coast to coast, COLETEK brings unparalleled expertise and resources to bear on behalf of our clients. This means that businesses like yours in West Kempsey can tap into the same cutting-edge solutions and innovative thinking that are driving success for companies across Australia.
This commitment to supporting local business growth is at the very core of our company's values. We believe that every community, including West Kempsey, deserves a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem that creates jobs, stimulates innovation, and helps people fulfill their potential. That's why we're dedicated to providing trusted guidance, insightful advice, and effective support to help businesses in the area overcome the unique challenges they face.
Our team is passionate about collaboration and building strong relationships with our clients. We take the time to listen to your goals, understand your needs, and develop tailored solutions that drive real results. Whether you're an established business looking to expand or a startup looking to make your mark, we're here to help you achieve your vision for success.
COLETEK's leadership takes pride in fostering trust with our clients through open communication, transparency, and a steadfast commitment to doing what's right. We believe that by supporting local businesses like yours in West Kempsey, we're not just helping individual entrepreneurs – we're building stronger communities and contributing to the long-term prosperity of this wonderful region.
So if you're a business owner or entrepreneur looking for a trusted partner to help drive your success, look no further than COLETEK. With our expertise, experience, and local presence, we're confident that we can make a real difference in your journey. Contact Us today to explore how we can support your growth and prosperity.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for West Kempsey – 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.
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.
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.
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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