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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As a trusted name in Australian business solutions, COLETEK has earned a reputation for delivering tailored support to thriving businesses throughout the Northern Rivers region. From Yorklea and beyond, our expertise is uniquely equipped to help local entrepreneurs achieve their goals and surpass expectations. At COLETEK, we recognize the distinct charm of the Northern Rivers area, rich in natural beauty and strong community spirit. It's this connection that drives our commitment to serving Yorklea and its surrounding regions with dedicated support and cutting-edge solutions. As a partner for businesses looking to grow or establish themselves in this picturesque area, COLETEK brings extensive experience across multiple sectors, honed from years of working alongside local entrepreneurs. Our deep understanding of the unique challenges facing regional businesses enables us to craft targeted approaches that address specific needs, empowering your company to thrive in an ever-evolving market. As a proudly Australian company, we're proud to have earned national recognition for our innovative approach and tireless advocacy for local businesses. Our expertise has been refined through countless interactions with entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, helping us stay at the forefront of emerging trends and technological advancements. This synergy allows COLETEK to provide proactive suggestions and strategies that address real-world challenges faced by Yorklea's vibrant business community. At COLETEK, trust is paramount in our pursuit of collaborative success. Our commitment to transparency, reliability, and personalized support fosters long-standing partnerships with local businesses and community leaders alike, fostering a sense of pride in the Northern Rivers area we're honored to represent. When you partner with us, rest assured your business will benefit from the collective insight and enthusiasm that drives our team. The time is right for Yorklea's businesses to join forces with COLETEK and seize opportunities that propel growth, drive innovation, and celebrate local achievements. Join a network of like-minded entrepreneurs who have already achieved remarkable success with our support.Contact Us
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Yorklea – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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