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 Businesses in Rukenvale and Beyond: COLETEK's Local Commitment
In the heart of Rukenvale, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia – where the sun shines bright and the community comes together – is where you'll find COLETEK, a trusted Australian company dedicated to supporting local businesses and driving growth in the region. With a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by entrepreneurs and small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like yours, we're committed to helping you thrive.
As a locally based company with national reach, COLETEK has been proudly serving the Rukenvale community for [insert number] years. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals who have an in-depth knowledge of the local economy and a passion for helping businesses like yours succeed. With us, you can trust that your business will receive personalized attention, expert guidance, and unparalleled support – all tailored to meet the distinct needs of your organization.
At COLETEK, we believe that a strong community is built on the foundation of thriving small businesses. That's why our experts are dedicated to providing innovative solutions, cutting-edge technology, and strategic insights designed to drive growth and prosperity in Rukenvale and beyond. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to new heights, our team is well-equipped to help you overcome any obstacle that gets in the way of success.
We take pride in being a local company that truly understands the importance of community involvement. Our roots run deep in the Northern Rivers region, and we're committed to giving back through initiatives that make a tangible difference in Rukenvale and surrounding areas. This commitment is reflected not only in our community support efforts but also in every interaction with our clients – where we strive to build long-lasting relationships driven by mutual respect, trust, and open communication.
So why choose COLETEK over other options? Simple: we're a trusted Australian company that truly gets it. We know what it takes to help your business flourish in Rukenvale and beyond – and we're dedicated to using our collective expertise to ensure you get the support you need to achieve your goals.
Ready to take your business to new heights? Contact Us today to learn more about how COLETEK can help empower your organization in Rukenvale, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia – and beyond.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Rukenvale – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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