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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In the picturesque town of Newrybar, nestled within the stunning Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, you'll find a thriving community that values tradition and innovation in equal measure. As a local business, you understand the importance of having a trusted technology partner by your side to help drive growth, streamline operations, and boost customer satisfaction. At COLETEK, we're proud to be an Australian company with national reach, but it's our commitment to supporting businesses like yours in Newrybar that sets us apart. For years, we've been helping local entrepreneurs, farmers, and residents alike leverage technology to improve their livelihoods and enhance the region's overall quality of life. As a trusted advisor, we take pride in understanding the unique challenges and opportunities faced by businesses in Newrybar and the Northern Rivers. From managing agricultural operations to building tourism-driven economies, our team has the expertise to help you navigate the complexities of digital transformation. With COLETEK on your side, you can rest assured that your technology infrastructure is secure, reliable, and innovative – underpinned by a deep understanding of local needs. When it comes to supporting local businesses in Newrybar, we're more than just a technology provider – we're your neighbors, colleagues, and friends. We believe in the importance of community, and our commitment to giving back is reflected in every project we undertake. By partnering with us, you'll gain access to cutting-edge solutions, industry-leading expertise, and a genuine passion for helping you succeed. As a locally focused company, we're well-positioned to understand the distinct challenges and opportunities facing businesses in Newrybar, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia. Our experience, combined with our national reach, enables us to deliver tailored solutions that meet your unique needs – without compromise or distraction from local priorities. Whether you're seeking support for day-to-day operations or looking to drive innovation and growth, we're here to help. At COLETEK, we believe in the power of relationships, trust, and local presence. That's why we're dedicated to being a constant presence in Newrybar and the Northern Rivers, working closely with businesses like yours to build brighter futures.So why wait? Let us show you how our expertise can benefit your business. Contact Us today and discover the COLETEK difference for yourself.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Newrybar – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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 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.
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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