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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Your Partner in Sustained Growth and Success: COLETEK on South Coast, NSW
Porters Creek, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia – a region steeped in history and culture, where the rugged coastline meets the tranquility of lush surroundings. For local businesses, navigating the complexities of today's market can be a significant challenge. That's where COLETEK comes in – your trusted partner for sustained growth and success. With deep roots in Australian soil, our expertise runs like an artery, connecting us to the very heartbeat of this community. Our story began many years ago, born from a passion for innovation and a commitment to serving regional businesses just like yours. As a proud Aussie company, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating on the South Coast. Our national reach extends far beyond Porters Creek, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia – yet our focus remains resolute here. We take pride in knowing every business, big or small, has its own distinct voice and vision. Our job is to empower them with the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to thrive. At COLETEK, we're not just a service provider; we're your trusted advisor, dedicated to helping local businesses overcome obstacles and seize opportunities. We believe in building genuine relationships, founded on trust, transparency, and a deep understanding of the South Coast business landscape. Innovation is in our DNA – always staying ahead of the curve, investing in cutting-edge technologies that enhance our services and simplify processes for your business. But it's not just about being tech-savvy; we're committed to creating meaningful connections with the community we serve. So when you think of COLETEK, remember that we're more than just a company – we're local partners who understand the pulse of Porters Creek, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia. We'll work alongside you, using our expertise and resources to drive growth, boost efficiency, and make a meaningful impact on this beautiful region. As your go-to partner for business excellence, we invite you to get in touch with us today. Let's explore how COLETEK can help take your Porters Creek based business to the next level. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Porters Creek – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Porters Creek – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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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