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 Bulldog, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia
Nestled in the heart of the Northern Rivers region, Bulldog is a charming town that embodies the quintessential Australian spirit. As a local business owner or operator, you understand the importance of being rooted in your community. At COLETEK, we're committed to delivering top-notch support and expertise to businesses like yours, right here in Bulldog.
As an Australian company with national reach, we've had the privilege of working alongside countless local entrepreneurs, startups, and small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Our team is well-versed in the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating a business in this region. We take pride in being a reliable partner for our clients, offering tailored solutions that drive growth and prosperity.
COLETEK's unwavering commitment to trust, innovation, and community involvement sets us apart from larger corporate entities. By choosing to do business locally and being proactive in supporting the regional economy, we're proud to say that we're part of the fabric that makes Bulldog such a wonderful place to live and work.
From our humble beginnings as a family-owned operation in Australia, COLETEK has grown into a respected player in the national market. Our team's collective experience spans multiple industries, including those with direct ties to the Northern Rivers community. This broad spectrum of knowledge enables us to provide holistic solutions that address your specific needs and goals.
In working closely with businesses throughout Bulldog and beyond, we've developed an innate understanding of the regional landscape. We're well-versed in local regulations, infrastructure, and cultural nuances, allowing us to offer bespoke guidance that not only addresses immediate challenges but also prepares you for long-term success.
As a trusted partner in your business journey, COLETEK is dedicated to empowering local entrepreneurs like yours. Our doors are open to hearing your story, understanding your vision, and providing expert counsel that propels you forward. We're honored to be part of the Bulldog community, working tirelessly to make this region an even more vibrant and prosperous place for generations to come.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Bulldog – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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