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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Building Stronger Local Connections in Palmers Island and Beyond
In the picturesque coastal town of Palmers Island, nestled within the stunning Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, businesses rely on trusted partners to drive growth and prosperity. As a proudly Australian company, COLETEK has established itself as a leader in supporting local enterprises, fostering community engagement, and driving innovation.
With extensive experience working with clients across Palmers Island and the surrounding Northern Rivers region, we're deeply familiar with the unique challenges and opportunities that arise from doing business in this beautiful part of Australia. By leveraging our expertise, resources, and national reach, we empower local businesses to unlock their full potential, fueling economic development and community advancement.
We take pride in being a locally rooted company, committed to fostering lasting connections with the people and organizations who shape the fabric of Palmers Island. Our team is well-versed in the nuances of doing business in this area – from understanding local market trends to navigating the region's unique cultural landscape. This deep insight enables us to deliver tailored solutions that address the specific needs of our clients.
We're not just another national consultancy looking to claim a piece of the local pie; we're a dedicated partner that genuinely cares about the wellbeing and prosperity of Palmers Island, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia. Our commitment to trust, innovation, and community engagement defines our approach to business development, ensuring that every interaction with COLETEK is a positive and empowering experience for our clients.
At COLETEK, we're passionate about building long-term relationships with local businesses, helping them unlock their full potential, and driving meaningful growth. As you explore the possibilities of partnering with us, rest assured that your success is at the forefront of our minds – and in Palmers Island, we're committed to ensuring a brighter future for ourselves and our community.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Palmers Island – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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