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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Solid Foundation, Innovative Solutions: COLETEK Supports Meerschaum Vale and Beyond
In the heart of Australia's stunning Northern Rivers region lies Meerschaum Vale, a charming community that thrives on its strong sense of place and entrepreneurial spirit. As businesses in this picturesque town continue to grow and evolve, it's essential they have reliable partners like COLETEK by their side.
Based in Australia and with a national reach that spans coast to coast, our company has built a reputation for delivering trust-worthy solutions, innovative thinking, and unwavering support to local businesses just like yours. Whether you're a startup or an established player in the Meerschaum Vale community, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in this beautiful region.
As a trusted partner, COLETEK draws upon its wealth of experience working alongside businesses across Australia's Northern Rivers. Our team knows exactly what makes this part of the country so special – from the rugged coastline to the lush valleys and vibrant towns like Meerschaum Vale – and we're dedicated to helping you succeed here.
When you partner with COLETEK, you can rest assured that you'll be working with a company that's deeply committed to its local presence. Our roots run deep, our values align with the community's values, and our enthusiasm for innovation is contagious – we love empowering Meerschaum Vale businesses like yours to thrive.
No matter what your business goals are or where you're on your journey, COLETEK brings a refreshing perspective that's uniquely shaped by its connection to this wonderful region. We take the time to understand your vision, identify opportunities for growth and improvement, and craft solutions that address the distinct needs of Meerschaum Vale-based businesses.
We're proud of our heritage as an Australian company, and we're committed to supporting local enterprises like yours – from small startups to larger operations. By choosing COLETEK, you're not just partnering with experts; you're joining forces with a trusted ally that's invested in the success of the Meerschaum Vale community.
Ready to tap into our collective wisdom and expertise? Let's work together to build a brighter future for your business and the beautiful town of Meerschaum Vale. Get in touch today – contact us at /contact/.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Meerschaum Vale – 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.
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.
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.
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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