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 Carool and Beyond: COLETEK's Dedication to Community Support
In the picturesque region of Carool, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, we recognize that supporting local businesses like yours is crucial for driving growth and economic vitality. At COLETEK, we share this vision and are dedicated to providing trusted guidance and innovative solutions to help you thrive.
As a reputable Australian company with extensive experience in Carool and beyond, we understand the unique needs of regional businesses, from family-owned operations to entrepreneurs just starting out. Our commitment is rooted in building lasting relationships, fostering community spirit, and adapting our approach to meet the evolving landscape of this magnificent part of Australia.
Leveraging our national reach and scope of services, COLETEK bridges the gap between local expertise and global perspectives. We're proud to be a pillar of support for Carool's thriving business ecosystem, collaborating with key players and shaping a brighter future for this stunning region.
In today's complex marketplace, trust is often at the forefront when selecting partners to help shape your growth strategy. At COLETEK, we take pride in being a reliable presence, driven by open communication, transparency, and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results.
Our team of experts is passionate about harnessing innovation to drive business transformation in Carool and the surrounding areas. By embracing cutting-edge methodologies and fostering strategic partnerships, we empower entrepreneurs like you to conquer new heights and create lasting impacts.
So why wait? As a trusted ally for businesses in Carool and the broader Northern Rivers region, COLETEK is here to support your growth aspirations, provide steadfast guidance, and celebrate your success. Take the first step towards empowering your company today – we'd love to be part of your journey!Contact Us
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Carool – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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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