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 Our Community: Back Forest, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia
Nestled on the stunning South Coast of New South Wales, Australia lies the charming area of Back Forest. Known for its breathtaking natural beauty and strong sense of community, this region is a treasure to live in, work in, or visit. As a trusted and locally focused business, Coletek is committed to supporting and empowering our neighbors in Back Forest and beyond.
With decades of experience serving communities like yours, Coletek has established itself as a reliable partner for businesses across Australia. Our national reach means we're equipped to handle projects of all sizes and complexities, while our local presence ensures that we're always just a stone's throw away from those we serve.
We take pride in being part of the fabric of Back Forest's community, working closely with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations to drive growth, create jobs, and foster lasting relationships. Our team is passionate about innovation and committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients.
As a testament to our dedication, we've earned a reputation for being transparent, accountable, and genuinely invested in the well-being of those around us. Whether you're looking for expert guidance, tailored support, or simply someone who understands your neighborhood's rhythm, you can count on Coletek to be there when you need us.
Our commitment to you doesn't stop at our local presence; we're also dedicated to fostering a culture of trust and respect throughout everything we do. By choosing Coletek, you can rely on fair treatment, regular communication, and personalized service that makes you feel valued as an individual.
So why wait? Let's work together to build a brighter future for Back Forest, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia, and beyond. Explore our services today and discover the Coletek difference firsthand.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Back Forest – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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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