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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In the picturesque town of Acacia Creek, nestled in the heart of New South Wales' stunning Northern Rivers region, COLETEK is proud to be a trusted ally for local businesses. As an Australian company with deep roots in the community, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating a business in this beautiful corner of the country.
With years of experience serving clients across Australia, our team has developed a keen understanding of what it takes to succeed in Acacia Creek's dynamic economy. From small startups to established enterprises, we've supported businesses of all sizes and industries, helping them navigate the complexities of day-to-day operations and strategic planning.
As a national player with local roots, COLETEK is committed to fostering strong relationships with our clients and stakeholders in Acacia Creek and beyond. We believe that trust, innovation, and community involvement are essential ingredients for building lasting partnerships and driving regional prosperity.
In the Northern Rivers region, we're proud to be part of a vibrant business ecosystem that thrives on collaboration and mutual support. Our team is always looking for ways to connect with our clients, fellow entrepreneurs, and the wider community, sharing expertise, resources, and best practices to help everyone succeed.
At COLETEK, we're passionate about being more than just a service provider – we're an active participant in the Acacia Creek community. We believe that by investing time, energy, and expertise in our clients' success, we can make a tangible difference in the region's economic development.
If you're based in Acacia Creek or anywhere else in Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, and looking for a trusted business partner who truly understands your unique needs and challenges, look no further than COLETEK. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support your goals and objectives, leveraging our extensive experience, national reach, and local presence to drive your success.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Acacia Creek – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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 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.
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.
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.
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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