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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Nurturing Business Growth on the South Coast: COLETEK's Commitment to Callala Bay and Beyond
With roots firmly planted on Australian soil since 2000, COletek has evolved into a trusted national player in the industry. This reputation stems from our commitment to delivering tailored solutions that cater to the unique needs of local businesses in areas like Callala Bay. Our clients appreciate the personal attention and genuine understanding we bring to every project, which is only possible due to our deep connection to this stunning region.
While embracing Australia's vastness, as a locally-minded company, COletek remains acutely attuned to the pulse of the South Coast. Through long-standing relationships with the local business community, we stay abreast of regional trends and tailor our services to effectively address the distinct challenges our clients face. This unique blend of national scale and grassroots connectivity allows us to provide targeted support tailored to meet the specific needs of each Callala Bay business.
At COletek, we believe that trust is essential in building lasting relationships with our partners. By embracing transparent communication, a 'can-do' attitude, and unwavering dedication, we forge bonds that foster collaboration and innovation – the very fabric upon which successful businesses thrive. As a trusted advocate for Callala Bay's entrepreneurial spirit, COletek stands ready to work alongside you in driving your business forward.
Innovative solutions coupled with genuine commitment drive our approach in supporting local businesses across the South Coast. By combining industry expertise, regional insight, and personal interaction, we guarantee an unparalleled experience that places your success at its core. Join forces with COletek as we empower Callala Bay's business leaders to achieve their vision and make a lasting impact on this dynamic community.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Callala Bay – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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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