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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Synergizing with the Browns Mountain Community: COLETEK's Commitment to Your Local Success
Located in beautiful Browns Mountain, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia, our company is dedicated to fostering a strong and supportive local economy.
Browns Mountain and its surrounding areas are a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship, with an array of exciting businesses and organizations making their mark. At COLETEK, we're proud to be a part of this vibrant community, committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients while contributing to the prosperity of our region.
As a trusted Australian company, we've established a national presence, yet remain deeply rooted in our local heritage and values. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals who understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating a business in Browns Mountain.
We're passionate about empowering the local businesses and community leaders who are making a positive impact in our area. By providing tailored solutions, expert guidance, and unwavering support, we strive to help you overcome obstacles, seize new opportunities, and drive growth in your organization.
Your success is our top priority. We recognize that every business is unique, with its own set of goals and aspirations. That's why we take the time to listen, understand your needs, and develop customized strategies that align with your vision.
At COLETEK, we're driven by a strong sense of community responsibility and a commitment to innovation. We continuously invest in our team's expertise and infrastructure to ensure that we stay ahead of the curve, always pushing the boundaries of what's possible for our clients.
We believe that a thriving local economy is crucial for the well-being and prosperity of the Browns Mountain community. That's why we're dedicated to helping you achieve your business objectives, empowering you to create jobs, grow your customer base, and give back to the community in meaningful ways.
As we move forward together, we invite you to explore the COLETEK difference for yourself. Trust our local expertise, leverage our national reach, and experience the transformative power of our partnership. Take the first step towards achieving your business aspirations. Let's work together to write a new chapter in the rich history of Browns Mountain.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Browns Mountain – 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.
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.
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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