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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Experience the Best of Local Business Support in Kalaru, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia
Nestled along the stunning South Coast of New South Wales, Australia, lies the charming town of Kalaru, a thriving community that embodies the perfect blend of natural beauty and entrepreneurial spirit. As passionate supporters of local businesses, we at COLETEK understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in this region.
With our deep understanding of the South Coast's cultural heritage and economic landscape, we're proud to be a trusted Australian company working tirelessly alongside local business owners like yourself. Our reputation for delivering exceptional results, built on years of national experience, has earned us a badge of trust among businesses from Kalaru to the nearby cities and towns.
Your success is our top priority, and we take pride in sharing our expertise with fellow entrepreneurs and innovators in the area. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your operation, COLETEK's seasoned professionals are dedicated to providing tailored guidance and support – all from a local perspective that understands the unique characteristics of Kalaru and its people.
At COletek, we're not just a national company with a presence in the region; we're truly locally rooted. Our team members live and breathe community spirit, knowing firsthand the value of strong relationships between businesses and their customers, employees, and suppliers. As your trusted partner, we'll work collaboratively to address the specific challenges facing your operation – from supply chain optimization to market positioning and growth strategies.
We're not just committed to supporting local businesses; we're passionate about driving innovation, creativity, and progress throughout Kalaru and beyond. Our expertise is guided by a deep respect for the region's rich history, cultural heritage, and natural beauty. For every business that finds success through our support, we see an opportunity to strengthen the fabric of the community.
If you're looking for a trusted partner to help take your Kalaru-based business to new heights, look no further than COletek. We invite you to get in touch with us today and discover how our nationally recognized expertise can be tailored to meet the unique needs of your organization.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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