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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Supporting Nowra, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia: COLETEK's Community Commitment
As a trusted Australian company, COLETEK is proud to serve the vibrant community in Nowra, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia. Our team is deeply rooted in this beautiful region, where we're committed to helping local businesses thrive and grow. For years, we've been dedicated to understanding the unique challenges and opportunities facing the South Coast's entrepreneurs, small business owners, and corporate leaders. Our collective experience spans generations, industries, and geographic boundaries, giving us a broad perspective on what drives success in our community. COLETEK is not just another out-of-town provider; we're local partners who share your vision for building a brighter future in Nowra and the surrounding area. We take pride in our ability to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of business on the South Coast, where we've seen firsthand the impact that innovative thinking and creative problem-solving can have. As trusted advisors, we leverage our extensive national reach and reputation to connect local businesses with the best minds, resources, and solutions available across Australia. By doing so, we empower decision-makers in Nowra and beyond to navigate an increasingly complex business environment, leveraging the strengths of local enterprises while embracing global opportunities. With COLETEK by your side, you can rest assured that your partnership will be built on a foundation of trust, innovation, and local presence. We're committed to being more than just another service provider – we're dedicated community members who care deeply about the well-being and prosperity of businesses in Nowra and throughout the South Coast. If you're looking for a trusted partner to help take your business to the next level, look no further. Our team is here to support you every step of the way, drawing on our extensive knowledge and experience in supporting local enterprises, as well as our national reach and reputation. So why wait? Take the first step towards realising your vision today by Contacting Us. Let's work together to build a brighter future for Nowra, the South Coast, New South Wales, Australia.Mechatronics Prototyping for Nowra – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Nowra – 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.
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.
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.
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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