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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Longreach and Beyond: COLETEK's Commitment to Your Business Success on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia
As a trusted Australian company, we're proud to be supporting businesses across Longreach, South Coast, and surrounding areas in New South Wales. With our strong presence along this beautiful coastline, we've developed an intimate understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by local entrepreneurs.
That's why we're dedicated to providing tailored solutions that help your business thrive, whether you're a startup or established operation. Our team is passionate about empowering the local community through expert guidance, cutting-edge innovation, and unwavering trustworthiness. Let us share our expertise with you!
For more than two decades, COLETEK has been an integral part of the national business landscape, leveraging our extensive network to connect businesses across Australia. Our deep understanding of regional nuances ensures that we tailor our support to your specific needs and goals in Longreach and beyond.
We believe that a strong local presence is crucial for long-term success. That's why we've established ourselves as a stalwart partner for business owners on the South Coast, working tirelessly to foster growth, resilience, and innovation. By doing so, we're not just supporting local economic development – we're helping to build stronger communities.
At COLETEK, you'll find an environment that values collaboration, empathy, and transparency. We take the time to understand your unique situation, offering tailored support that addresses your specific needs and goals. You can count on us to be there for you every step of the way, from conceptualization to launch and ongoing evaluation.
We're more than just a service provider – we're a trusted ally in the pursuit of your business aspirations. Let our team become an integral part of your success story as you navigate the ever-changing Australian market. With COLETEK by your side, you can trust that your business is equipped to thrive in Longreach and beyond.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Longreach – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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