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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A Local Presence, Nationally Trusted: Supporting Clearfield Businesses with COLETEK
In the heart of Australia's Northern Rivers, Clearfield is a thriving community that embodies the spirit of resilience and determination. As a valued part of this region, COLETEK is proud to call ourselves an integral contributor to the local economy, providing unwavering support to businesses in and around Clearfield.
With our roots firmly planted in Australian soil, we've built a reputation as a trustworthy partner for entrepreneurs and business owners across the nation. Our commitment to Clearfield, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia reflects our dedication to fostering strong local connections and empowering community growth.
As an experienced player on the national stage, COLETEK has honed its expertise through years of innovative collaboration with businesses large and small. We take pride in being a reliable ally for entrepreneurs seeking guidance, mentorship, or simply a trusted advisor. Our presence in Clearfield serves as a testament to our commitment to put down roots and build lasting relationships within the community.
Our story is woven from threads of trust, innovation, and local intuition. We understand that each region presents unique challenges and opportunities, and we've tailored our approach to meet the specific needs of businesses in Clearfield. By embracing the nuances of this locality, we forge meaningful connections with clients who value our expertise and authenticity.
In an era where business acumen demands adaptability, COLETEK prides itself on being a dynamic partner capable of flexing to meet the diverse needs of our clients. We're committed to staying abreast of industry trends, policy shifts, and technological advancements, ensuring your Clearfield-based enterprise remains competitive within the ever-evolving commercial landscape.
We invite you to experience the COLETEK difference – a synergy born from a deep understanding of local aspirations and challenges. By partnering with us, you'll not only gain access to our national network but also tap into the collective wisdom, expertise, and passion of our Clearfield-based team.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Clearfield – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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