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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Strengthening the Dungarubba Business Landscape: COLETEK's Commitment to Northern Rivers Success
In the picturesque town of Dungarubba, nestled in the heart of New South Wales' stunning Northern Rivers region, COLETEK is dedicated to supporting local businesses and contributing to the area's continued growth. As a trusted Australian company with national reach, we're proud to call Dungarubba and its surrounding communities our own.
Apart from being a beautiful place to live and work, the Northern Rivers region faces unique challenges in maintaining economic momentum. At COLETEK, we understand the importance of collaborating with local businesses to overcome these obstacles and drive progress. Our experts are well-versed in navigating the complexities of this region, ensuring that our clients receive tailored solutions that cater to their specific needs.
With years of experience and a national presence, we've earned a reputation for being a reliable partner for businesses of all sizes across Dungarubba and beyond. Our team is passionate about helping local entrepreneurs achieve their goals, whether it's expanding into new markets or overcoming operational hurdles.
We're proud to be an integral part of the Northern Rivers business ecosystem, fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, including regional councils, chambers of commerce, and industry associations. By engaging with these organizations, we remain informed about the region's specific needs and can adapt our approach accordingly, ensuring that our services are always relevant and effective.
At COLETEK, we're committed to innovation, continually updating our skills and knowledge base to address emerging trends and challenges in the North NSW business landscape. Our commitment to ongoing learning enables us to provide cutting-edge solutions that exceed client expectations.
We believe that a strong local presence is crucial for developing meaningful connections with the businesses and communities we serve. By having a physical presence in Dungarubba, we're able to respond quickly to changing circumstances and build longstanding partnerships founded on trust, respect, and open communication.
If you're seeking a trusted business partner that knows the ins and outs of Dungarubba and the Northern Rivers region, look no further than COLETEK. We're here to support your growth, address your Challenges, and contribute to the ongoing success of our local community. Contact Us to get started today.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Dungarubba – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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