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 Success: COLETEK's Commitment to Casuarina and beyond
In the picturesque setting of Casuarina, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, there's no denying the importance of strong community ties. At COLETEK, we're proud to be a trusted Australian company that not only calls this region home but also invests in its growth and prosperity.
As a local player with national reach, our expertise is rooted in the unique challenges and opportunities specific to businesses in Casuarina. We've spent years honing our skills through real-world experience, tackling complex problems, and developing forward-thinking solutions that truly make a difference. Our people are passionate about delivering exceptional support to local entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders – people just like you who are driving progress and building brighter futures.
When it comes to building trust in Casuarina's business community, we know that integrity is paramount. COLETEK is committed to transparency, reliability, and results-driven outcomes that resonate with our customers and partners alike. Our dedication to innovation ensures that we stay at the forefront of industry developments, giving you a competitive edge and peace of mind knowing your business is in good hands.
We're not just visitors in this community; we're locals who live and breathe the spirit of Casuarina. We believe in investing our time, energy, and resources to foster growth and positivity throughout the region. By collaborating with local stakeholders, we're dedicated to creating a vibrant ecosystem that drives economic prosperity, supports social well-being, and promotes environmental sustainability.
As you navigate the ever-changing landscape of business in Casuarina, it's reassuring to know that COLETEK is here for you – no matter what. Our team of experts stands ready to empower your vision, provide trusted guidance, and propel your success forward. In this beautiful region where nature and industry harmonize, we invite you to join forces with us and watch your dreams take flight.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Casuarina – 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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