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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Nurture Your Business in The Pocket, Northern Rivers, with COLETEK
The Pocket, nestled within the vibrant Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, is a microcosm of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. It's an area where creativity knows no bounds and community pride runs deep.
At COLETEK, we've been dedicated to supporting local businesses in this thriving pocket of Australian culture for years. Our national presence may be impressive, but our heart remains firmly planted in the Northern Rivers. We believe that by working closely with local entrepreneurs and small business owners, we can help empower their growth, innovation, and contribution to the region's prosperity.
We're a trusted Australian company with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in this beautiful part of the country. Our team is committed to delivering tailored solutions that address the specific needs of local businesses, from emerging startups to established players looking to scale their operations. In doing so, we've built a reputation for trustworthiness, flexibility, and expert guidance that has earned us the respect of our clients and partners in The Pocket.
At COLETEK, innovation is more than just an aspiration – it's a way of life. We're always looking for new ways to help local businesses stay ahead of the curve, whether through streamlined processes, cutting-edge technology, or simply by providing a sounding board for their most pressing concerns and ideas. Our door is always open to The Pocket's entrepreneurs and small business owners who share our passion for growth, collaboration, and community engagement.
We're proud to call The Pocket, Northern Rivers, home, and we're committed to doing our part in building a stronger local economy where businesses can thrive. Whether you're an established player or just starting out, we invite you to experience the COLETEK difference for yourself by contacting us today.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for The Pocket – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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