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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Empowering Local Business on the South Coast: COLETEK's Commitment to Little Forest and Beyond
Nestled in the picturesque town of Little Forest, on the stunning South Coast of New South Wales, Australia, our community is a treasure trove of entrepreneurial spirit. Here, you'll find a tapestry of small businesses, each one woven together by strong local connections and a passion for innovation. At COLETEK, we're proud to be a part of this fabric, bringing our expertise and resources to support the growth and success of enterprises in Little Forest and surrounding areas.
As a nationally recognized company with deep roots in Australian soil, we understand the importance of community engagement and local presence. Our team is committed to fostering long-term relationships with businesses in our region, offering tailored support that addresses the unique needs and challenges of this vibrant South Coast hub. By putting the needs of our clients first, we've earned a reputation as trusted partners, always ready to lend a helping hand or offer expert guidance.
COLETEK's story is one of trust, built on years of dedication, hard work, and innovative thinking. Our team members are passionate about what they do, driven by a desire to make a positive impact in the communities we serve. We believe that by empowering local businesses, we're not only contributing to the region's prosperity but also building a brighter future for our friends, neighbors, and family.
In Little Forest and beyond, COLETEK is more than just a company – we're your allies, your advisors, and your advocates. When you partner with us, you can rest assured that your needs will be prioritized, and your success will be amplified by our collective expertise. Our team is committed to staying ahead of the curve, using cutting-edge technology and creative problem-solving to help you overcome the challenges of doing business on the South Coast.
At COLETEK, we're proud of our heritage as an Australian company, and we're grateful for the privilege of working in Little Forest, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia. We believe that by supporting local businesses and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, we can create a brighter future for our community.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Little Forest – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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