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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Broughton, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia: Your Partner for a Thriving Local Economy
Nestled on the picturesque South Coast of New South Wales, Broughton is a charming town that embodies the spirit of community and commerce. As a trusted Australian company with a strong presence in this region, COLETEK is dedicated to supporting local businesses and communities like yours.
With years of experience in empowering entrepreneurs and corporations across Australia's vast terrain, we've developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in regional areas. Our commitment to innovation, trust, and collaboration has earned us a reputation as a reliable partner for businesses seeking to grow and thrive in Broughton and beyond.
As you navigate the ever-changing landscape of your industry, you can count on COLETEK to be there every step of the way. Whether you're an emerging startup or an established mainstay, we'll work tirelessly to understand your needs and provide tailored solutions that align with your goals. Our national network and comprehensive resources enable us to deliver expert support from the doorstep of our Broughton office.
What sets us apart is our genuine dedication to the regions we serve. We're not just a distant corporation; we've got boots on the ground in Broughton, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia. Our local presence means we can respond quickly and effectively to your needs, tailoring our approach to address the unique characteristics of your community.
Our team is passionate about leveraging technology, expertise, and collaboration to drive growth for local businesses like yours in Broughton. By working together, we can create a brighter future for this vibrant region, its people, and the economy that underpins it all.
If you're looking for a trusted partner to help you navigate the complexities of modern business on the South Coast, COLETEK is here to support you every step of the way. Get in touch with us today at Contact Us and let's start building a brighter future for your business – and our beloved Broughton community.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Broughton – 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.
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 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.
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.
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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