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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Serving Businesses in Northern Rivers, NSW: COLETEK's Local Expertise and National Reach
In the heart of Northern Rivers, a region known for its stunning natural beauty and thriving businesses, lies the charming town of Terrace Creek. As a trusted Australian company with decades of experience, COLETEK has established a strong presence in this area, committed to supporting local entrepreneurs and corporate leaders alike.
Near the vibrant beaches and rainforests, our dedicated team is well-versed in the unique needs and challenges faced by businesses operating within the Northern Rivers region. We understand the importance of fostering connections between like-minded individuals and organizations that share a vision for growth and development.
As a national player with a reputation built upon trust, innovation, and local presence, COLETEK is equipped to provide tailored solutions for businesses across the entire Northern Rivers area, including (but not limited to) the picturesque town of Terrace Creek. Our extensive network of contacts and expertise allows us to effectively connect businesses with vital resources, mentors, and opportunities.
We take pride in being deeply ingrained in our local communities, genuinely caring about the well-being and success of our neighbors, just as we do about our own families. COLETEK is committed to building lasting relationships between businesses, fostering partnerships that drive innovation, job creation, and economic growth – all within the Northern Rivers region.
What sets us apart from other players in the marketplace is our relentless pursuit of cutting-edge solutions, unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, and deep understanding of the regional dynamics unique to this part of Australia. Whether you're a start-up or an established enterprise, COLETEK's door is open to help your business thrive in the diverse landscape of Northern Rivers.
If your organization is poised for growth, or simply looking for a trusted partner to support its ambitions, do not hesitate to reach out. Our friendly team at the COLETEK offices will be delighted to explore how our expertise and connections can benefit your business in the wonderful area of Terrace Creek, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Terrace Creek – 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.
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 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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