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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Empowering Businesses in Duroby, Northern Rivers and Beyond: COLETEK's Local Commitment
In the picturesque town of Duroby, nestled in the heart of the Northern Rivers region in New South Wales, Australia, local businesses are the backbone of the community. At COLETEK, we understand the importance of supporting these entrepreneurial spirits through trusted guidance and innovative solutions.
As a nationally recognized Australian company, we've had the pleasure of working with small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Duroby and its surrounding areas, helping them overcome challenges and reach new heights. Our team consists of experienced professionals who genuinely care about the community we serve, taking pride in being a reliable partner for local businesses.
Our local presence is not just limited to words – it's reflected in our actions. With a strong foundation in Duroby, Northern Rivers, and surrounding regions, we remain committed to fostering lasting relationships with our clients. This dedication enables us to tailor our support to the unique needs of each business, ensuring they receive the personalized attention required for their journey.
COLETEK's national reach allows us to connect local businesses with a broader network of experts, innovators, and like-minded entrepreneurs. By forming part of this larger ecosystem, we empower our clients to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving marketplace, providing them with the trust, stability, and guidance they need to thrive.
When it comes to supporting community and driving economic growth, COLETEK is dedicated to being an integral part of Duroby's story. Our team has built strong relationships with local authorities, organizations, and stakeholders, ensuring we're well-placed to understand the specific challenges and opportunities facing businesses in this region.
So if you're a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur seeking support in Duroby, Northern Rivers, rest assured that COLETEK is always here to listen, guide, and empower you. We'll work tirelessly alongside you, leveraging our collective experience and expertise to help your venture reach new heights.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Duroby – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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