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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Empowering the Ocean Shores Community: A Commitment to Northern Rivers' Success
In the picturesque town of Ocean Shores, within the beautiful Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK has had the privilege of being an integral part of the local business landscape for many years. As a trusted Australian company with a national reach, we've built strong relationships with entrepreneurs and small-to-medium enterprises in this idyllic coastal town, helping them thrive in an ever-changing economic climate. Our deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating a business in Ocean Shores – from embracing the region's natural beauty to adapting to growth and innovation – has enabled us to develop tailored solutions that cater specifically to the needs of local businesses. We're proud to have been a trusted ally for entrepreneurs, providing expertise and guidance as they build their companies and contribute to the prosperity of the community. At COLETEK, we recognize that our national presence is only matched by our commitment to staying rooted in the communities we serve. As a proudly Australian company, we understand the importance of being local, knowing the land, and putting the needs of our clients first. Our team members have hands-on experience in Ocean Shores, having lived and worked in the area themselves, which enables us to provide unparalleled empathy and understanding when working with local businesses. By leveraging our collective expertise gained through years of supporting entrepreneurs across Australia, we're able to offer innovative approaches that drive results for our clients. Combining this national perspective with our localized knowledge means that COLETEK is uniquely positioned to help Ocean Shores' businesses navigate the complex landscape of entrepreneurship and growth. As you look to launch, grow, or evolve your business in Ocean Shores, rest assured that COLETEK has got your back. Our team works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that our clients receive unwavering support at every step – allowing them to focus on what matters most: serving their customers, driving innovation, and building a brighter future for themselves and the local community.Are You Ready to Accelerate Your Ocean Shores Business?
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Ocean Shores – 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.
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.
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.
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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