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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Your Partner in Success: COLETEK Supports Salt Ash Businesses
Located along the stunning coastline of Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia, Salt Ash is a vibrant community that thrives on entrepreneurship and collaboration. As a local business owner or entrepreneur, you understand the importance of having reliable partners to help your venture grow and flourish – someone who knows the intricacies of the area, shares your commitment to excellence, and has the national reach to take your business to new heights. That trusted ally is COLETEK.
As a seasoned Australian company with deep roots in Salt Ash and Port Stephens, we're uniquely positioned to understand the distinct needs of local businesses. Our expertise stems from years of supporting entrepreneurs like yours, empowering them to succeed through innovative solutions, expert guidance, and unwavering trustworthiness. By partnering with COLETEK, you can confidently navigate the ever-changing business landscape knowing that your Salt Ash-based enterprise is in capable hands.
We're not just a distant provider – we're an integral part of the Salt Ash community. We understand the region's unique challenges and opportunities, having operated successfully within its borders for many years. Our local presence allows us to engage with our clients on a personal level, tailoring our approach to their specific needs. As your partner in success, we'll work closely with you to develop strategies that foster growth, drive innovation, and build lasting relationships.
When you choose COLETEK as your trusted ally, you're investing in the collective knowledge and expertise of a dedicated team committed to Salt Ash's long-term prosperity. With our nationally recognized reputation for quality and integrity, you can rely on us to provide support that resonates deeply with the local business community.
We invite you to join the COLETEK family – a group of passionate entrepreneurs and innovators who share your dedication to making Salt Ash, Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia, an even more remarkable place. As your partner in success, we're eager to work together, build lasting relationships, and propel your business forward with confidence.
Contact Us today to discover the power of a trusted partnership built on shared values, local understanding, and expert guidance – COLETEK is here to support Salt Ash's thriving businesses every step of the way.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Salt Ash – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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