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 Growth in Mount Marsh, Northern Rivers, NSW: COLETEK's Roots Run Deep
As you drive through the picturesque town of Mount Marsh, nestled within Australia's beautiful Northern Rivers region, it's easy to feel a sense of community and connection to this charming corner of New South Wales. It's no surprise that locals are fiercely proud of their small-town charm, rich history, and rolling hills. At COLETEK, we share that same passion for the local identity and thrive on being an integral part of Mount Marsh's growth story.For over two decades, our team has established a reputation as trusted advisors and facilitators of innovation in Mount Marsh, Northern Rivers. Our roots run deep – literally! We're not just another business consulting firm; we're committed to fostering lasting connections with local families, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.
As a proudly Australian company, COLETEK is renowned for its unyielding dedication to empowering businesses within our communities. Our knowledge base is built on an intimate understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that arise from working in regional Australia. In Mount Marsh specifically, we've developed a keen eye for spotting trends that set local companies apart from others.
We're not just familiar with the landscape – we've become an integral part of it. By doing so, COLETEK has earned a reputation as a reliable partner in helping local entrepreneurs and small business owners achieve their goals. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your operations, our experts will work tirelessly to nurture growth that benefits your organization and the wider community.
Innovative thinking is at the heart of what COLETEK does best. We believe in harnessing the region's natural advantages to foster economic development, job creation, and social well-being. Our collaborative approach fosters open communication, encourages creative problem-solving, and inspires bold action – all crucial elements for a thriving community like Mount Marsh.
In a world where trust is paramount, COLETEK's commitment to authenticity and transparency speaks volumes. We believe in being transparent about our processes, transparent about our values, and transparent in our dealings with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Your business deserves the same unwavering support you expect from us – after all, we're part of this community too!
Mount Marsh, Northern Rivers: a shining star on Australia's cultural map. And COLETEK? We're proud to be your partner in progress. When you need expert guidance to propel your business forward, or simply want to tap into our collective knowledge and experience, we invite you to reach out.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Mount Marsh – 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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