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).
Information About North Narooma
Experience and Support for North Narooma Businesses, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia
As you navigate the beautiful coastal town of North Narooma, on the picturesque South Coast of New South Wales, Australia, it's clear that the community is thriving. With its stunning beaches, rich history, and strong sense of pride, North Narooma is an attractive destination for locals and visitors alike. At COLETEK, we're dedicated to supporting the businesses and communities that make this region so special. With years of experience working alongside local entrepreneurs, we've honed our skills in providing innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of regional businesses. Our national reach means we can deliver expert guidance and support to companies across North Narooma and beyond. Whether you're an established operation or just starting out, we understand the importance of having a trusted partner by your side as you navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with running a business in this fantastic region. As a proudly Australian company, COLETEK is committed to fostering growth and development in local industries. We take pride in our work, building strong relationships with clients based on trust, transparency, and locally-grounded insights. Our team is passionate about helping businesses like yours flourish, providing the expert advice, guidance, and support you need to succeed. In North Narooma, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia, we know that local presence and understanding are key to delivering effective solutions. That's why we're dedicated to staying close to our customers, listening to their needs, and crafting tailored approaches that drive real results. Whether you require strategic planning, operational fine-tuning, or ongoing management support, COLETEK is here to help. We believe that a strong local economy is built on the backbone of thriving businesses, supported by trusted partners who truly understand the community. At COLETEK, we're proud to be part of this fabric, committed to empowering entrepreneurs and innovators in North Narooma and surrounding areas. So, let's work together to build a brighter future for our region. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for North Narooma – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for North Narooma – 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Useful Links
Location
Servicing worldwide, notably:
Australia, USA, UK, Europe and UAE