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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As the gateway to magnificent Jervis Bay and the stunning coastal region of South Coast, New South Wales, Australia, South Nowra is a thriving hub of commerce and community. For South Nowra entrepreneurs and existing business owners alike, finding reliable partners to support their growth and development can be crucial. This is where COLETEK comes in – an esteemed Australian company dedicated to delivering exceptional service and expertise to the local businesses that shape our community. With a strong national presence and over [insert number] years of experience serving towns along the South Coast, including South Nowra, COLETEK has developed a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by businesses operating in this region. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to providing tailored solutions that cater to your specific requirements, ensuring your continued success in an increasingly competitive market. At COletek, we pride ourselves on our commitment to trust, innovation, and local presence. We believe in fostering strong relationships with the South Nowra business community, recognizing the essential role each organization plays in driving growth and prosperity in our region. As a trusted partner, we continuously adapt to evolving market trends, leveraging cutting-edge technology and expertise to deliver top-notch results that exceed customer expectations. COletek's reputation for exceptional service is built on a foundation of integrity, transparency, and accountability, making us the go-to choice for South Nowra businesses seeking reliable support for their operations. Whether you're an entrepreneur or part of a long-standing legacy business, our door is always open to explore how COletek can help drive your growth and success in this beautiful region. So why trust a big-city firm when you can partner with a trusted local expert who truly understands the South Nowra market? Turn to COletek for all your business needs and experience the difference that comes from putting local at the forefront of everything we do. For information on how COletek can help take your South Nowra business to the next level, Contact Us.Mechatronics Prototyping for South Nowra – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for South Nowra – 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.
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.
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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