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 Huonbrook, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia: COLETEK's Commitment to the Local Community
As a reliable partner for local businesses, COLETEK has been proudly serving the region of Huonbrook, nestled in the beautiful Northern Rivers area of New South Wales, Australia. Our long-standing presence and dedication to these communities are built on a foundation of trust, innovation, and unwavering support. For years, we've had the privilege of working closely with businesses like yours, helping them navigate the complexities of their industries. Our understanding of the local dynamics, shaped by our extensive experience in Huonbrook, Northern Rivers, enables us to provide tailored solutions that cater seamlessly to your unique needs. Whether you're a long-established organization or an emerging startup, we're committed to empowering your growth and success. COLETEK's national reach and reputation have been earned through our unwavering commitment to serving the local businesses and communities where we operate. This means that, as a locally-owned and operated company, we understand the distinct challenges and opportunities facing organizations in Huonbrook and surrounding areas. Our team is skilled at leveraging this knowledge to drive your business forward, leveraging the best of national expertise while remaining deeply rooted in our community. What sets us apart is not just our technical prowess or cutting-edge solutions – it's our genuine passion for supporting local businesses and people. We believe that thriving communities are built on strong foundations of trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. As a trusted Australian company, we strive to be a constant presence in Huonbrook, Northern Rivers, investing time and resources in initiatives that promote growth, innovation, and social responsibility. As your partner, COLETEK is dedicated to helping you overcome challenges, seize new opportunities, and build a brighter future for yourself, your team, and our shared community. If you're looking for a reliable ally who truly gets the Huonbrook, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia spirit, we invite you to explore our services further. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Huonbrook – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Huonbrook – 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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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