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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As a respected business solutions provider based in Australia, COLETEK is committed to supporting local enterprises in the thriving town of Newbold, nestled within Northern Rivers, New South Wales. For decades, our team has been dedicated to understanding the unique challenges and opportunities faced by businesses in this region. We believe that a strong community foundation is built on trust, innovation, and a deep appreciation for the people who call Newbold home. As we navigate the complexities of modern commerce together, you can count on COLETEK's extensive expertise, gained from years of working with diverse businesses across Australia. Our presence in this region means that our local team is always just around the corner, whenever your organization needs expert guidance and tailored solutions. Whether you're a startup or an established firm looking to expand, we'll be here every step of the way. What sets us apart? Our unwavering commitment to empowering Newbold's business community, combined with cutting-edge knowledge and innovative thinking, enables our experts to collaborate closely with clients in identifying opportunities that drive growth. We prioritize understanding your distinct needs, from local market insights to industry-specific challenges, ensuring proactive solutions tailored to your unique goals. In the heart of Northern Rivers, where natural beauty and entrepreneurial spirit thrive, Newbold businesses can rely on COLETEK to provide unparalleled support. Our presence here underscores our dedication to fostering long-term partnerships with area enterprises and contributing positively to this vibrant community. We pride ourselves in being a trusted ally for business leaders seeking guidance, growth, and success. As your go-to partner for navigating the complexities of today's fast-paced business landscape, COLETEK is uniquely positioned to help Newbold's entrepreneurs seize every opportunity. Our presence here affords us an intimate understanding of local considerations, industry trends, and the most effective strategies for driving results. So why look elsewhere when you can tap into COLETEK's unparalleled expertise, developed through years of working with businesses across Australia? Trust our locally-based team to partner with your organization in fostering growth, tackling challenges head-on, and empowering Newbold's business community. Contact us today and start reaping the rewards of a collaborative, results-driven approach: Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Newbold – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
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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.
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.
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.
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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