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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Nurturing Local Growth in Mount Burrell, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia
Located in the picturesque town of Mount Burrell, amidst the tranquil valleys and lush landscapes of the Northern Rivers region in New South Wales, Australia – COLETEK is committed to supporting local businesses and communities like yours. As a trusted Australian company with national reach, we've dedicated ourselves to fostering growth and development in our own backyard.
With extensive experience working closely with businesses across various industries, we've established a reputation for reliability, transparency, and innovative solutions that drive real results. By leveraging our expertise and resources, local entrepreneurs, sole traders, and owners of small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can confidently navigate the ever-changing business landscape.
As a true partner to your local community, COLETEK understands the unique needs and challenges faced by businesses in Mount Burrell. We're committed to understanding your distinct goals and objectives, working tirelessly to provide tailored support that optimizes your operations, management systems, and overall competitiveness.
In an era dominated by faceless corporations and online conglomerates, COLETEK is a beacon of trust for local businesses seeking personalized guidance from dedicated professionals who truly care about the communities we serve. By embracing our shared values and commitment to growth, together we can build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem that benefits everyone involved.
Not only do we pride ourselves on being experts in our field, but we're also deeply rooted in this wonderful region. Our team is constantly immersed in local events, attending networking sessions, and forming meaningful connections with business leaders across the Northern Rivers area – including Mount Burrell itself.
This unparalleled knowledge, expertise, and genuine rapport enable us to craft solutions that are not only effective but also culturally attuned to the unique characteristics of our beloved hometown. By bridging the gap between local entrepreneurs and national resources, we empower your business to achieve lasting success and contribute positively to the area's economic vitality.
So why wait? As a forward-thinking business partner in Mount Burrell, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is ready to collaborate with you. Let's work together to build a stronger, more prosperous community that benefits everyone – including your business and ours. Contact Us here.
Mechatronics Prototyping for Mount Burrell – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Mount Burrell – 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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