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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Innovative Solutions for Clifden, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia
Located in the heart of the Northern Rivers region, Clifden is a vibrant community that thrives on its strong sense of local identity and entrepreneurial spirit. When it comes to finding a trusted partner to help drive business growth, Clifden residents turn to COLETEK – a company with deep roots in Australian innovation and national reach.
For decades, we've been proud to serve businesses and communities across the country, including right here in Clifden. Our team is dedicated to providing tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of local entrepreneurs, farmers, and professionals. Whether you're an ambitious startup or a well-established operation, our expertise and dedication to innovation can help you overcome challenges and achieve your goals.
COLETEK's commitment to trust is unwavering – we've built our reputation on transparent communication, confidentiality, and long-term relationships that foster mutual growth and understanding. As your trusted advisor, we'll work closely with you to understand your specific needs, offering expert guidance and support to ensure the success of your venture.
Our innovative approach to problem-solving is grounded in a deep understanding of local markets and industry trends. We stay ahead of the curve by investing heavily in research and development, ensuring that our clients stay at the forefront of their respective fields. By combining cutting-edge thinking with tried-and-true business acumen, we help Clifden businesses navigate an ever-challenging landscape with confidence.
At COLETEK, we're more than just a provider – we're a trusted partner and advocate for the local community we serve. Our connection to this region runs deep, and we take pride in being part of the fabric that sustains our community's vitality. We believe in empowering local entrepreneurs and supporting initiatives that drive growth while preserving the unique character of Clifden.
Whether you're looking to launch a new venture or scale an existing operation, COLETEK is your go-to resource for expert guidance and support. Let us help you tap into our extensive network of industry connections, research-backed insights, and battle-tested expertise.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Clifden – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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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