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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Supporting the Kippenduff Community: COLETEK's Commitment to Northern Rivers Businesses
As a trusted Australian company, COletek is proud to serve businesses in our beloved region of Kippenduff, nestled within the charming Northern Rivers area of New South Wales. With its unique blend of natural beauty and entrepreneurial spirit, this picturesque corner of Australia has always been an exciting place to live, work, and play.COletek's roots run deep in this land, with a rich history that spans decades. Our team is comprised of local experts who understand the distinct challenges and opportunities that come with operating a business in Kippenduff. We take pride in our ability to offer cutting-edge solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of our clients.
Australian Heritage, National Reach
COletek's story is one of innovation, trust, and collaboration. With offices across Australia, we've become a go-to partner for businesses seeking to drive growth, optimize efficiencies, and navigate the complexities of an ever-changing marketplace. Our people are passionate about delivering world-class services that make a tangible difference in their customers' lives.
As such, we're committed to supporting the hardworking folks who call Kippenduff home. We believe that by fostering strong relationships with local businesses, we can create meaningful opportunities for everyone involved – from job creation and economic growth to community development and social impact.
A Local Presence, a National Perspective
What sets COletek apart is our unwavering commitment to the Kippenduff community. When you partner with us, you're supporting a local business that genuinely cares about its neighbors, friends, and family. We take pride in being an active participant in the regional ecosystem, from sponsoring local events to mentoring young entrepreneurs.
Our national framework enables us to tap into the collective knowledge and expertise of our colleagues across the country, ensuring that our clients receive the best possible guidance and support. This balanced approach allows us to bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions to the table, all while staying true to our local roots and heritage.
At COletek, we're convinced that together, we can achieve great things – one community at a time. That's why we invite you to join forces with us and take advantage of our expertise, resources, and unwavering commitment to the Kippenduff region. Whether your business is just starting out or primed for rapid expansion, we're here to help you thrive.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Kippenduff – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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