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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Elevating Business in Cougal, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia: COLETEK's Commitment to Local Success
Cougal, a charming coastal suburb nestled within the beautiful Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, is a place where community and local businesses thrive. As a trusted Australian company, COLETEK is deeply committed to supporting these very same entrepreneurs and organizations, helping them grow and succeed in their respective industries.
With decades of experience under our belt, we've developed a unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities that small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face in this vibrant region. Our team has worked tirelessly to build lasting relationships with local businesses, leveraging our expertise to create tailored solutions tailored to their needs. Whether looking for innovative digital marketing strategies or practical advice on operational efficiency, COLETEK is the trusted partner you can rely on.
A national reach with a local touch, COLETEK's presence in Cougal and across the Northern Rivers enables us to stay connected with the pulse of the community. Our deep understanding of local markets, traditions, and values allows us to deliver services that resonate with this unique region. We're passionate about fostering an environment where businesses can flourish, create jobs, and contribute meaningfully to the local economy.
At COLETEK, we pride ourselves on being a company that embodies trust, innovation, and integrity. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve, constantly developing new skills and certifications to address the latest trends and technological advancements. This commitment to ongoing professional development ensures that our clients receive cutting-edge guidance every step of the way.
As you navigate the ever-changing landscape of Cougal's local business scene, having a trusted ally by your side can make all the difference. COLETEK is that partner, equipped with the knowledge, expertise, and local understanding to help your organization achieve its goals and grow in harmony with the community. So why wait? Reach out to us today, and let's work together to unlock your full potential.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Cougal – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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