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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Supporting Business Excellence on the South Coast of New South Wales: COLETEK's Trusted Advantages in Bukalong and Beyond
Nestled along the stunning South Coast of New South Wales, Australia, Bukalong is a thriving community that demands innovative solutions to stay ahead in today's fast-paced market. At COLETEK, we understand the unique challenges faced by local businesses in this region and are committed to providing unparalleled support, expertise, and collaboration to help them thrive. As an Australian company with a national footprint, COLETEK boasts a wealth of experience supporting businesses like yours across the country. Our team of experts has been dedicated to fostering long-term relationships with clients, working tirelessly behind the scenes to deliver tailor-made solutions that cater to their specific needs and aspirations. With COLETEK by your side, you can be confident in our ability to navigate the intricacies of local regulation and industry-specific requirements. Our Bukalong office is an integral part of our national network, allowing us to maintain a strong local presence that is deeply understanding of the South Coast's unique business landscape. This enables us to develop solutions that are not only innovative but also grounded in a deep appreciation for the region's specific needs and challenges. By partnering with COLETEK, you can tap into our collective knowledge and expertise, tapping into the skills and experience gained from years of supporting businesses across various sectors in New South Wales. At COLETEK, we're committed to fostering trust and credibility by being transparent, accountable, and responsive to your unique needs. Our approach is centered on collaboration, mutual understanding, and a shared commitment to driving business success within the Bukalong community. You can rely on us to provide the highest level of personalized service, tailored strategies, and cutting-edge solutions that cater to the distinct character of your business. As a trusted partner in Bukalong, South Coast, New South Wales, we're dedicated to not only providing exceptional service but also supporting the growth and development of local businesses. By choosing COLETEK, you can be assured that you are partnering with an organization deeply rooted in this community's spirit and values. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Bukalong – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Bukalong – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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 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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