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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Nourishing Growth on Micalo Island, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia: COLETEK's Commitment to the Local Community
Micalo Island, nestled in the stunning Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, is a haven for those seeking an idyllic coastal lifestyle. As a local business owner or entrepreneur, there's no place like home to build your dreams and nurture growth. At COLETEK, we understand the importance of community involvement and our responsibility to support businesses and residents in this beautiful area.
As a trusted Australian company with extensive national reach, we're proud to have worked alongside numerous local enterprises on Micalo Island and its surroundings. Our commitment to these communities is rooted in a deep-seated desire to empower them through innovative solutions, expert guidance, and genuine partnerships. We believe in fostering strong relationships built on trust, transparency, and mutual understanding – key tenets that have earned us the respect of countless businesses across the region.
What sets us apart from other providers is our unique blend of national expertise and local insight. By drawing upon years of experience working with diverse clients across various industries, we've developed a broad range of skills that can be tailored to meet the distinct needs of Micalo Island's business community. This synergy between local knowledge and national resources allows us to deliver bespoke solutions that cater specifically to the region's unique challenges and opportunities.
We're dedicated to staying ahead of the curve, constantly seeking new ways to improve our offerings while remaining true to our core values. Our passion for innovation is matched only by our dedication to building lasting relationships with each client – be they a small startup or an established enterprise. Every collaboration begins with a deep understanding of the local market and a commitment to helping businesses flourish in the face of ever-changing conditions.
As you contemplate your next move, consider partnering with COLETEK, the trusted Australian company that shares your passion for Micalo Island's growth and development. Reach out today and let us show you how our local presence, national expertise, and commitment to innovation can help propel your business forward.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Micalo Island – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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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