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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Established Expertise in Koonorigan and Beyond: Enhancing Local Businesses with COLETEK
In the picturesque town of Koonorigan, nestled within the heart of Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, local businesses are the lifeblood of the community. As a stalwart presence in this region, COLETEK is committed to supporting and empowering entrepreneurs who drive economic growth and vitality.
As a trusted companion to these local innovators, COletek has built a reputation as a reliable partner for businesses across Australia. With years of experience working alongside Koonorigan's finest, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in this beautiful part of the Northern Rivers region.
Our commitment to excellence is rooted in a deep-seated desire to make a positive impact on the local community. By providing exceptional support and guidance, COletek equips businesses like yours with the tools necessary to succeed, thrive, and contribute to the area's ongoing prosperity.
Innovative thinking is at the heart of what we do. At COletek, we stay ahead of the curve by embracing cutting-edge solutions and collaborating closely with clients. This synergy between creativity, expertise, and local insight allows us to craft bespoke strategies tailored to Koonorigan's distinct business landscape.
We're more than just a provider of services – we're neighbors invested in the well-being of our community. Our presence is felt throughout the area, as we actively engage with regional stakeholders, participate in local initiatives, and sponsor events that bring people together. This unwavering dedication to Koonorigan's business ecosystem earns us the trust and respect of clients and peers alike.
As COletek looks to the future, we remain steadfastly dedicated to our roots in this beloved region. We're proud to call Koonorigan home and are committed to continuing our mission of empowering local businesses and enhancing the quality of life for all those who live and work here.
We invite you to discover why so many Koonorigan businesses have chosen COletek as their trusted ally in times of growth, change, or stability. Reach out today and let us show you how our depth of knowledge, national reach, and commitment to local support can propel your organization forward.
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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.
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.
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.
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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