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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Serving the Koonyum Range and Beyond: COLETEK's Commitment to Northern Rivers Businesses
In the picturesque surroundings of Koonyum Range, within the vibrant region of Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted partner for local businesses. Our roots run deep in this area, allowing us to stay connected with the community and understand its unique needs.With a strong presence in the Northern Rivers, we've had the privilege of supporting numerous organizations, from family-owned enterprises to not-for-profits, helping them navigate the complexities of today's fast-paced business landscape. Our experience extends far beyond this immediate region, however, as we've developed a national reputation for our expertise and dedication.
We pride ourselves on being an Australian company at heart, fully committed to the growth and success of local businesses in Koonyum Range and the surrounding communities. By offering tailored solutions that cater to their distinct challenges, we empower organizations to thrive amidst ever-changing market conditions.
Your Partner for Growth: COLETEK's Approach
At COLETEK, we're not just about providing professional services; we're committed to fostering long-term relationships built on trust, transparency, and open communication. Our innovative approach keeps us ahead of the curve, ensuring that our clients receive cutting-edge strategies and insights that drive real results.As a locally engaged company, we take pride in being an integral part of the Northern Rivers' business ecosystem. By staying attuned to local nuances and trends, we're better equipped to understand the challenges unique to this region, allowing us to develop customized solutions that resonate deeply with our clients.
A Partnership for the Long Haul: COLETEK's Commitment to Koonyum Range Businesses
As your trusted partner in Koonyum Range and beyond, we're devoted to helping local businesses achieve their full potential. If you're looking for a company that genuinely understands the local landscape and is passionate about driving progress in our beautiful region, then COLETEK is the natural choice. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Koonyum Range – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Koonyum Range – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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