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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Saving South Coast Success Stories: COLETEK's Commitment to Burragate and Beyond
As the sun rises over the picturesque town of Burragate, nestled on the tranquil South Coast of New South Wales, Australia, the community comes alive with the rhythms of small business. At COLETEK, we're passionate about supporting these local entrepreneurs and innovators in their pursuit of success. Our team has spent years honing our expertise, building a national reputation for trustworthiness, and cultivating strong relationships with clients across this beautiful region. When it comes to navigating the ever-changing market landscape, Burragate's business owners need a trusted partner that understands the unique challenges and opportunities presented by this stunning corner of Australia. That's where COLETEK comes in – as a respected, locally-tuned operation with a finger on the pulse of every major trend shaping our community. From boutique hospitality ventures to artisanal food producers, manufacturing facilities to healthcare services, we've had the privilege of working alongside some of the most ambitious and creative minds in Burragate and beyond. Across all these industries and more, one thing remains constant: COLETEK's commitment to delivering exceptional guidance, tailored solutions, and honest communication. As your business partner, we'll help you stay ahead of the curve by leveraging our extensive knowledge of national markets, regulatory frameworks, and economic shifts. Whether it involves identifying new revenue streams, optimizing operations for greater efficiency, or providing sage advice on strategic planning, our inimitable COLETEK team will be there every step of the way. With us, you can rest assured that your Burragate business is in capable hands – a true source of stability and momentum in this ever-changing world. And as we continue to invest in the local fabric, fostering innovative growth and job creation, our shared success story begins with a simple yet profound truth: only when we work together do our communities truly thrive. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Burragate – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Burragate – 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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