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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Nurturing Growth in Booyong: Partnering with Local Businesses for a Stronger Northern Rivers Community
As we find ourselves nestled between the picturesque hills and verdant forests of Booyong, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, it's clear that our region has so much to offer. From small-scale industries to local artisans and entrepreneurial spirits, there's no shortage of innovation and ingenuity in this beautiful corner of Australia.
Coletek is a trusted Australian-based company with extensive experience working alongside businesses just like yours. With its national reach and deep understanding of the regional landscape, Coletek stands ready to provide tailored support that resonates with your unique challenges and aspirations.
In every interaction, our team brings the same unwavering commitment to trust – from listening attentively to understand your needs, through collaborative problem-solving, and ultimately into delivering innovative solutions that fuel growth. By embracing local presence and adapting to regional nuances, we've forged lasting bonds with businesses throughout the Northern Rivers region.
We're deeply rooted in this community, sharing a genuine affection for the culture, history, and natural beauty of Booyong and its surroundings. This empathy allows us to craft bespoke strategies that align with our partnering businesses' values and values growth.
In short, at Coletek, we understand the importance of fostering connections – between people, ideas, and local culture – in order to spark progress and drive prosperity for the communities we serve. Our reputation as a reliable and forward-thinking partner within Northern Rivers is built on our dedication to collaboration, adaptability, and the shared pursuit of achieving your wildest dreams.
With Coletek standing alongside you every step of the way, seize this opportunity to propel your business forward – for the sake of yourself, your colleagues, and the dynamic community in which we're all set. Visit us today at Contact Us and start realizing your vision with the support you deserve in Booyong, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Booyong – 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.
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.
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.
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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