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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Elevating Local Businesses on the South Coast: COLETEK's Commitment to Lochiel and Beyond
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque South Coast, Lochiel is a haven for those seeking serenity and tranquility by the ocean. As a trusted Australian company with deep roots in this captivating region, COLETEK recognizes the importance of empowering local businesses to thrive. Our mission is to provide top-notch support to entrepreneurs and establishments like yours, allowing them to flourish and make a lasting impact on our community.
With a strong footprint across Australia, we've honed our expertise by working with clients from diverse sectors and industries. Our team's collective experience has equipped us with the agility to adapt to unique market demands and challenges, ensuring that our solutions are always tailored to meet your specific needs. Whether you're looking to upgrade your operations, develop a new strategy, or simply seek guidance on best practices, COLETEK's guidance can make all the difference in Lochiel and surrounding areas.
We take pride in being an integral part of the South Coast business ecosystem, fostering relationships based on trust, transparency, and open communication. By putting our customers at the forefront of our operations, we've earned a reputation for delivering innovative solutions that drive growth and profitability. Our dedication to staying abreast of the latest industry trends and technological advancements ensures that you receive cutting-edge advice and services tailored to your specific needs in Lochiel.
To further solidify our commitment to the local community, COletek has made significant investments in infrastructure development, job creation, and collaborative initiatives. By engaging with key stakeholders, we're committed to shaping a prosperous future for the people of Lochiel, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia – a region that holds a special place in our hearts.
If you're looking for guidance, expert assistance, or simply want to discuss your business goals and aspirations, rest assured that COletek is here to support you every step of the way. Whether you're an enterprising individual, a startup founder, or a seasoned entrepreneur, we invite you to join us on this journey of growth and progress in Lochiel and beyond.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Lochiel – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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