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 Tygalgah and Beyond: COLETEK's Commitment to Local Businesses in Northern Rivers, New South Wales
In the scenic region of Tygalgah, nestled in the heart of Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, it's essential for local businesses to have a trusted partner that understands their unique needs and challenges. That's where COLETEK steps in – a seasoned Australian company with extensive experience working closely with entrepreneurs and companies in this charming area.
We're proud to call ourselves locals, with a deep understanding of the distinct characteristics and growth opportunities within Tygalgah and beyond. Our passion is helping businesses like yours thrive by providing tailored support, expert guidance, and innovative solutions that align with our clients' objectives. Whether you're just starting out or have been around for years, we're committed to your success.
COLETEK has built a reputation as a national company with a strong presence in the Australian market. This allows us to draw upon vast expertise, resources, and networks to deliver results-driven outcomes for our clients. However, as local experts ourselves, we never forget that our roots remain firmly planted in the community. It's this delicate balance between national scale and local relevance that enables us to genuinely support businesses like yours with targeted assistance.
Trust is at the heart of everything we do, from fostering long-term relationships with our clients to creating innovative solutions that drive growth and improvement. At COLETEK, you can be confident that your business will be handled with professionalism, empathy, and a genuine understanding of what it takes to succeed in this dynamic region.
We're not just talk; we're committed to being an active part of the Northern Rivers community. Our connection to this remarkable area is more than just physical – it's rooted in our shared values and passion for making a positive impact. When you partner with COLETEK, you can rest assured that your business will be represented by someone who genuinely cares about your success.
If you're seeking expert guidance, innovative solutions, and genuine support to help your Tygalgah-based business thrive, look no further than COLETEK. With a presence in this stunning region and a national reputation for excellence, we're the perfect partner to help you achieve your goals.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Tygalgah – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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