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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Trusted Partner for Dilkoon Businesses - COLETEK's Local Focus in Northern Rivers, New South Wales
In the heart of Northern Rivers, Australia, surrounded by lush coastal landscapes and vibrant communities, lies a region that is home to thriving businesses. If you're from or based in Dilkoon, you know how important it is to have reliable partners who understand your unique needs and concerns. At COLETEK, we share this vision - to empower local organizations like yours with our expertise, national reach, and commitment to ongoing support.
With years of experience in the Australian market, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted advisor for businesses across the nation. Our presence in Dilkoon allows us to not only tap into local knowledge but also provide tailored solutions that cater specifically to the Northern Rivers region's distinct characteristics. By knowing your community inside and out, we can deliver high-quality services that resonate with your target audience.
We believe in building strong relationships based on trust, innovation, and mutual understanding. Our local presence enables us to stay attuned to regional trends, market fluctuations, and regulatory updates, ensuring our clients receive proactive guidance every step of the way. Whether you're an established brand or a startup, we'll work closely with you to set goals, overcome challenges, and celebrate successes.
Dilkoon, Northern Rivers, New South Wales is more than just a location - it's a community that embodies the values of resilience, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit. We share your passion for growth, improvement, and making a meaningful impact on this beautiful part of Australia. Our commitment to the local economy is evident in our dedication to supporting businesses like yours through collaborative partnerships.
At COLETEK, we're proud to support the unique strengths of Dilkoon and surrounding areas. We invite you to join forces with us - let's work together to drive progress, harness opportunities, and shine a light on this remarkable region.Contact Us
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Dilkoon – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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