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 Local Business in Piora, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia
As a proud Australian company, COLETEK is committed to supporting the thriving businesses and communities across the Northern Rivers region – including right here in Piora. With our national reach and extensive experience, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that emerge when operating in this picturesque corner of New South Wales. For years, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been the backbone of Australia's economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fuelling growth. In Piora, there are many remarkable local businesses – from family-run restaurants to artisanal producers – that are making a significant impact on the local community. These business owners and entrepreneurs embody the spirit of resilience, adaptability, and entrepreneurial passion that has always defined our great nation. At COLETEK, we share these values and are dedicated to helping Piora-based businesses overcome common hurdles, such as market competition, regulatory compliance, and talent acquisition. Our team's decades-long experience in consulting, logistics, and supply chain management makes us uniquely qualified to offer expert advice and practical solutions that cater to the distinct needs of local entrepreneurs. What sets COLETEK apart is our genuine commitment to building strong, lasting relationships with our clients – rather than just chasing transactional gains. We believe that by empowering local businesses in Piora and the broader Northern Rivers region, we can create a more sustainable, diverse, and prosperous economy for generations to come. When you're ready to take your business to the next level, COLETEK is here to support your ambitions with our trusted guidance, innovative solutions, and unshakeable commitment to your success. Whether you're looking to expand your customer base, streamline operations, or launch new products – our dedicated team of industry experts will work tirelessly to help you achieve your goals in Piora, the Northern Rivers, and beyond. So why settle for anything less when you can partner with a trusted Australian company like COLETEK? Join forces with us today, and let's build a brighter future for local businesses in Piora and across New South Wales. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Piora – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Piora – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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