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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New Builds on South Coast: Building Strong Foundations for Your Business
Strategically located in New Buildings, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia, we're proud to be part of the region's thriving business ecosystem.
As a trusted Australian company, COLETEK has been proudly serving local businesses and communities across this picturesque stretch of coastline for years. Our deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs and small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in New Buildings and beyond is unmatched. By leveraging our extensive experience, national reach, and commitment to innovation, we're dedicated to empowering local businesses to achieve their full potential.Forging strong bonds with our clients is a key aspect of our approach. We believe that building trust through open communication, empathetic understanding, and tailored guidance is essential for driving success in today's fast-paced market. And that's precisely what we offer – a personalized partnership designed to help your business grow and flourish.
As your trusted local ally, COLETEK brings more than just technical expertise to the table. We're deeply rooted in our community, with an unwavering commitment to supporting nearby towns and cities as they evolve. This means that we have a keen understanding of the regional industries, market trends, and regulatory frameworks that shape the area's economic landscape.When it comes to delivering unparalleled value to your business, COLETEK is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve through continuous innovation. We're passionate about harnessing the power of technology, data insights, and forward-thinking strategies to drive growth and minimize risk. And as a local company with national reach, we're uniquely positioned to offer a level of personalized attention that's hard to find in larger organizations.
By partnering with COLETEK, you can count on us being there every step of the way – offering guidance, support, and unwavering commitment to your success. Whether you're launching a new venture or looking to revitalize an existing business, we'll work tirelessly to ensure that your goals are met. So why settle for anything less than the best? Let COLETEK be your trusted ally in New Buildings, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia – and beyond. Get in touch today!Mechatronics Prototyping for New Buildings – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for New Buildings – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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