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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Your Partner in Success: COLETEK Supports Local Businesses in Mongogarie, Northern Rivers
As the sun rises over Mongogarie's rolling hills and lush forests, the charming town on the edge of the Northern Rivers region awakens to a new day. Filled with history, culture, and natural beauty, Mongogarie is an attractive place for businesses to base themselves and grow. At COLETEK, we understand the importance of supporting local ventures, leveraging our Australian expertise to help them flourish in this wonderful corner of New South Wales. With over [number] years of experience delivering outstanding results across the nation, COLETEK has earned a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to overcome challenges and seize opportunities. Our roots run deep in Mongogarie's community, allowing us to tap into local knowledge and culture to better serve your needs. When you work with COLETEK, you benefit from our commitment to innovative solutions, unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction, and a keen understanding of the unique aspects that make this region so special. As we support businesses in Mongogarie and surrounding areas, we're passionate about playing an active role in shaping the community's success. Our door is always open to local entrepreneurs seeking guidance, as we strive to empower them with top-notch resources, cutting-edge thinking, and a strong sense of regional pride. From our base in Mongogarie, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, we're proud to call this enchanting area home – just like you. Throughout the years, COLETEK has consistently demonstrated its unwavering trust in the people, places, and values that define Mongogarie. By investing time, effort, and expertise in local businesses, we're supporting not only their growth but also the region's economic vitality. Together with our clients, we forge strong bonds built on rapport, professionalism, and a deep appreciation for life in this stunning part of the country. As you navigate the ever-changing landscape of business in Mongogarie, keep COLETEK in mind as your reliable ally. When local businesses thrive, so does the community – and we're committed to helping ensure that happens every step of the way. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Mongogarie – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Mongogarie – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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