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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In the heart of Northern Rivers, Australia – a region renowned for its stunning natural beauty and strong sense of community – lies Whiporie, a charming settlement that embodies the spirit of this incredible area. As a local business owner in Whiporie or the surrounding regions, you understand the importance of having a trusted partner to help your venture thrive.
At COLETEK, we're proud to be a 100% Australian-owned company with years of experience working hand-in-hand with local businesses and communities across the country. Our knowledge, skills, and passion for innovation make us a trusted ally for entrepreneurs and enterprises in Whiporie, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, and beyond.
We believe that every business has a unique story to tell, and we're committed to helping you write yours – with your values at the forefront. Whether you're an established player or just starting out, our team is dedicated to providing personalized support and expert guidance tailored to your needs.
As a local player ourselves, we understand the importance of being present and accountable in the communities we serve. We're not a faceless corporation, but rather a partner who can be relied upon to offer unwavering support and flexibility – even when times get tough.
Ours is a philosophy built on trust: trust in ourselves, trust in our partners, and trust that the collective efforts of local businesses like yours will drive positive change and growth within Whiporie and its surrounds.
At COLETEK, we're not just experts; we're community champions. We work tirelessly to stay ahead of the curve, embracing innovation while honoring tradition – an approach that's earned us a reputation as one of Australia's most respected industry players.
The Northern Rivers region is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty, with Whiporie at its heart. As you navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by this unique environment, know that we're here to support your business goals – whatever they may be.
So why wait? As a trusted partner for Whiporie's thriving businesses, COLETEK invites you to join forces with us. Together, let's create a brighter future for our community and the region we love.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Whiporie – 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.
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.
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.
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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