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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Forging Connections in One Mile, Port Stephens: A Locally-Trusted Partner for Businesses like Yours
As you gaze out at the stunning views of Shoal Bay and the Pacific Ocean from One Mile, Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia, it's difficult not to feel a sense of pride in this picturesque region. With its thriving business community and scenic natural beauty, One Mile is a fantastic place to call home for entrepreneurs, families, and adventurers alike. As a trusted Australian company, COLETEK has been proud to play a key role in supporting local businesses across the area. With our national reach and extensive experience, we've had the privilege of working with clients from all walks of life – from small family-owned operations to larger corporations – helping them achieve their goals and overcome challenges. Along the way, we've built strong relationships with many of the area's most innovative thinkers, hardworking entrepreneurs, and passionate community leaders. Here at COLETEK, we understand that every business in One Mile is unique, with its own distinct strengths and values. That's why we take a tailored approach to each client we work with, listening carefully to their needs and aspirations before developing customized solutions to drive their success. Whether you're looking to boost your online presence, streamline operations, or simply seek expertise from experienced professionals who know the local scene inside out, we're here to help. Our commitment to trust, innovation, and community involvement is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in being a genuine partner for any business seeking support in One Mile, Port Stephens – someone you can rely on for informed guidance, expert advice, and unwavering dedication to your project's success. And as an Australian company with deep roots in this region, we're proud to be part of the local fabric, working closely with residents, businesses, and community organizations to build a brighter future for everyone.Mechatronics Prototyping for One Mile – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for One Mile – 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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