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 Trusted Partner on the South Coast of New South Wales: COLETEK
Located in the picturesque Benandarah, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK has been a cornerstone of local business support for decades. Our region is renowned for its stunning beaches, lush forests, and rich cultural heritage, attracting tourists from far and wide. As your trusted partner, we understand the importance of nurturing the unique character and charm that makes our community special.
With years of experience under our belt, COLETEK has earned a reputation as a reliable and innovative Australian company, committed to supporting local businesses and fostering strong relationships with the communities they serve. Our dedication is reflected in the personalized service we provide, taking the time to understand our clients' specific needs and tailoring our solutions to meet those requirements.
We're proud of our national reach, having worked with businesses across Australia, from metropolitan centers to regional towns like ours. But while we may operate on a large scale, our focus remains firmly rooted in the local fabric. We know that every community has its own distinct identity, and it's this understanding that allows us to build lasting connections with our clients and contribute meaningfully to their growth.
At COLETEK, trust is at the very heart of everything we do. We believe that establishing strong bonds with our clients through openness, transparency, and reliability is crucial to building successful long-term partnerships. Our commitment to innovation means we're always looking for ways to improve, to find new and better ways to support local businesses and help them thrive in our beautiful region.
We take pride in being a local company, deeply rooted in the Benandarah and South Coast community. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in this environment, and we're equipped to provide practical guidance and expert advice to help our clients navigate any hurdles they may face.
If you're looking for a trusted partner to support your business on the South Coast of New South Wales, look no further than COLETEK. Our experienced team is dedicated to helping local businesses like yours grow and succeed in our wonderful community. We'd love the opportunity to discuss how we can best serve your needs.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Benandarah – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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