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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A trusted partner for Jackadgery businesses: COLETEK's commitment to the Northern Rivers region
Located in the heart of the beautiful Northern Rivers, Australia, COLETEK is a locally rooted company dedicated to supporting and empowering businesses like yours across Jackadgery and beyond. With our national reach and expertise gained over years of working with clients from all walks of life, we're proud to call this stunning region our home.
As a trusted name in the Australian business community, COLETEK has built an impressive reputation by being accessible, responsive, and innovative in all aspects of business operations. Whether you're just starting out or have been around for a while, our goal is to be your go-to partner in navigating the ever-changing business landscape.
We take pride in knowing that every local entrepreneur, no matter how small or large their venture, deserves personalized attention and tailored support. Our experienced team isn't just familiar with Jackadgery's unique cultural and commercial pulse; we're actively engaged in fostering a strong sense of community by building meaningful relationships with the area's leading businesses.
At COLETEK, we understand that trust is built on reliability, transparency, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence. We strive to be the steady rock upon which you can confidently build your business, knowing that our national footprint and local roots give us the unique ability to navigate both big-picture opportunities and grassroots initiatives.
In today's fast-paced digital age, it's more crucial than ever for Jackadgery-based businesses like yours to stay ahead of the curve. Our team's expertise spans across the latest trends, best practices, and cutting-edge innovations – all designed to amplify your impact and maximize your return on investment in this thriving region.
We're committed to being your local ally and national partner in driving growth, expanding horizons, and realizing your entrepreneurial aspirations. By choosing COLETEK as your trusted ally, you can rest assured that we'll be by your side every step of the way – supporting and empowering your vision, just as we do for countless businesses across Jackadgery, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia.
Contact Us to discover more about how COLETEK can support your local business in the Northern Rivers region today!
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Jackadgery – 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 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.
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.
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.
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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