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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We're proud to call Bean Creek, nestled within the picturesque Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, our home base. As a local business ourselves, we understand the unique challenges and rewards that come with operating in this beautiful part of Australia.
For nearly three decades, COLETEK has been working hand-in-hand with forward-thinking businesses like yours to drive innovation, growth, and prosperity. Our team, steeped in knowledge and passion for the Northern Rivers region, have developed a deep understanding of what makes our local economy tick.
National in scope, global in reach, but grounded in the spirit of community – that's COLETEK. We believe that by harnessing our collective expertise and resources, we can help Bean Creek and surrounding areas thrive like never before. It's this unwavering commitment to our customers' success that has earned us a reputation as trusted advisors and partners.
As your ally in the pursuit of business excellence, COLETEK will work tirelessly to ensure that your venture flourishes amidst the scenic backdrop of Bean Creek. Leveraging our extensive experience, cutting-edge technology, and local insider knowledge, we'll help you navigate any obstacle, seize new opportunities, or simply continue growing as a strong, resilient entity.
We're not just some faceless corporation – we're an integral part of the Northern Rivers community, dedicated to fostering stronger bonds between businesses, residents, and visitors. Our doors are always open to anyone looking for tailored support, no matter how big or small your project might be.
So why settle for anything less than a team that genuinely understands Bean Creek's unique essence when you can have COLETEK leading the charge for your success? With us by your side, you'll never feel like an outsider trying to make sense of this stunning region – we're right there with you every step of the way.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Bean 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 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.
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.
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.
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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