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 the South Coast: Your Local Partner for Business Growth – Bombay, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia
As a thriving region on the picturesque South Coast of New South Wales, Bombay is a hotspot for local businesses and entrepreneurs looking to make their mark. For over 20 years, COLETEK has been committed to supporting the growth and development of these innovative companies, providing tailored solutions that cater to their unique needs.
As a locally-based Australian company, we understand the importance of community engagement and building strong relationships with our clients. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results, always staying one step ahead of the curve through cutting-edge innovation and industry expertise.
In Bombay, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia, we've established ourselves as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to harness the region's entrepreneurial spirit and tap into its vast potential. Whether you're a seasoned operator or just starting out, our team is here to guide you every step of the way – from strategy development to execution.
Our local presence has allowed us to build a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing businesses in the area. We know that by working together, we can create a brighter future for our community – one built on trust, collaboration, and continuous innovation.
Coletek's national reach is just as impressive, with key partnerships and connections across Australia ensuring our clients have access to unparalleled resources, expertise, and support. This dual focus – on being deeply rooted in the local community while maintaining a strong national perspective – sets us apart from other businesses and firms in the area.
As we look to the future, we're more confident than ever that our commitment to the South Coast, New South Wales, Australia – and indeed the entire region of Bombay – will continue to drive growth, prosperity, and opportunity for local businesses. We invite you to join us on this journey, and explore how our expertise can support your own endeavors.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Bombay – 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.
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.
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.
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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