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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A Trusted Partner for Northangera's South Coast Businesses
Located on the picturesque South Coast, Northangera is a thriving community that offers an unbeatable quality of life and a strong sense of local pride. At COLETEK, we're committed to supporting this vibrant region by delivering exceptional service and expertise to local businesses. As a trusted Australian company with national reach, we've built a reputation for trust, innovation, and reliability – essential qualities when working with entrepreneurs and small business owners in Northangera.
Our team has extensive experience in working closely with clients across the South Coast region, from Newcastle to Wollongong. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with doing business in this area, and we're dedicated to providing tailored support that helps local entrepreneurs flourish. With COLETEK on your side, you can rest assured that you'll receive a personalized, no-nonsense approach that puts your goals first.
At the heart of our success lies our commitment to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and community stakeholders. We believe that by working together, we can unlock new opportunities, drive innovation, and create jobs that benefit Northangera and the wider region. Our local presence allows us to stay connected to the needs of businesses like yours, ensuring that our services are always aligned with your unique goals and aspirations.
As a trusted partner for Northangera's South Coast businesses, COLETEK is proud to draw upon its national expertise to deliver practical solutions that address the specific challenges faced by local entrepreneurs. We take pride in knowing that our work helps create jobs, stimulates economic growth, and contributes to the overall prosperity of the region.
If you're looking for a trusted partner who understands the needs and aspirations of businesses on the South Coast, Northangera included – look no further than COLETEK. Our doors are open, our ears are listening, and we're ready to support your business every step of the way. So why not get in touch today? The future of Northangera's South Coast economy starts with a conversation. Contact Us
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Northangera – 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 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.
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.
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.
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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