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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Unlocking Local Potential: COLETEK's Commitment to Manar and the South Coast
As a proud Australian company, COLETEK is deeply rooted in the spirit of innovation and community-driven growth. Our team has a profound understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that arise in regions like Manar, on the stunning South Coast of New South Wales. It's this local insight, combined with our national reach and expertise, that enables us to empower businesses and individuals throughout this region.
Manar, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia – a place where natural beauty meets entrepreneurial zeal. As COletek's footprint extends across the country, we remain dedicated to nurturing the local economy and community. We recognize that each region has its distinct character, shaped by factors such as history, culture, and environment. By embracing these differences, we create tailored solutions that respect and leverage the Manar spirit.
COLETEK's commitment to this region goes beyond mere presence – it's a deepening of our roots in Australian soil. Our story begins with a passion for innovation, built upon a foundation of trust and community-mindedness. By putting people at the heart of our approach, we've fostered an environment where local businesses can flourish. Whether you're a small startup or an established operation, we're here to support your growth journey.
We're not just a national player; we're also deeply connected to the communities we serve. Our team is comprised of locals who understand the intricacies of Manar and its South Coast charm. We know what drives local businesses, and we're committed to helping them thrive through personalized guidance, cutting-edge strategies, and meaningful connections.
In an ever-changing landscape, COLETEK's adaptability, expertise, and national network enable us to address the diverse needs of Manar's business community. By aligning our capabilities with your goals, we empower local entrepreneurs to seize new opportunities and stay ahead of the curve. Join forces with us – together, let's write a brighter future for this iconic region.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Manar – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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