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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Empowering Local Businesses in Willawarrin, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia
Nestled within the picturesque landscape of the Mid North Coast, Willawarrin is a thriving community that embodies the spirit of rural Australia. As a local resident or business owner, you understand the importance of supporting one another to achieve collective growth and prosperity. At COLETEK, we share this vision and are committed to empowering local businesses in Willawarrin and beyond.
Established as a trusted Australian company, COLETEK has built its reputation on delivering outstanding support and guidance to businesses across the country, including those in our beloved Willawarrin. Our team of experts is dedicated to helping you navigate the ever-changing landscape and stay ahead of the curve. With years of experience and national reach, we've earned a reputation for being approachable, reliable, and innovative – qualities that resonate deeply with local businesses.
What sets us apart is our passion for building lasting relationships and fostering trust between businesses, local communities, and their environments. We believe in the power of collaboration and see the unique value brought by Willawarrin's businesses to the region. Our commitment to supporting these entrepreneurs and owners is unwavering, reflected in every interaction with COLETEK.
In this increasingly complex business landscape, relying on a trusted partner can be the difference between success and stagnation. At COLETEK, we're not just experts – we're local advocates, dedicated to the prosperity of our community. By partnering with us, you'll gain access to cutting-edge solutions, tailored guidance, and unparalleled support from people who genuinely care about Willawarrin's growth.
So why settle for anything less? Let COLETEK show you how a trusted Australian company can fuel your entrepreneurial ambitions, enhance your business operations, and give back to the community that matters most – yours. Contact us today at Contact Us, and let's begin our journey together.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Willawarrin – 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 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.
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.
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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