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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Surf's Up in Surf Beach: Partnering with the Local Community for Growth and Prosperity
Nestled on the stunning South Coast of New South Wales, Australia, lies the picturesque town of Surf Beach. This idyllic coastal haven is renowned for its breathtaking seaside views, vibrant surf culture, and strong sense of community. COLETEK proudly calls this part of the country home, with roots that run deep into the very fabric of local businesses and families.
We understand the unique needs of the Surf Beach ecosystem – a thriving hub of commerce, tourism, and entrepreneurship that relies on innovation, adaptability, and trust. As a trusted Australian company, we've spent years cultivating strong relationships with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and residents to deliver tailored support for businesses looking to succeed in this dynamic environment.
Our extensive national reach has equipped us with the expertise to address the distinct challenges facing Surf Beach's business community. From surf-focused ventures to boutique hospitality providers, we're committed to empowering these organizations to thrive while staying true to their locality and values. It's about building a network of like-minded leaders who understand the importance of preserving this region's natural appeal and cultural heritage.
We take pride in being an integral part of the Surf Beach landscape, fostering collaboration and driving progress through our collaborative approach. By acknowledging and respecting the intrinsic value of this area and its people, COLETEK is dedicated to facilitating growth that respects the environment, celebrates local identity, and honors the region's authentic spirit.
At COLETEK, we're honored to be part of the Surf Beach community. For those seeking trusted guidance, innovative solutions, or simply a partner in their entrepreneurial journey, we invite you to explore our comprehensive range of services designed to support your unique aspirations. Why settle for anything less than local expertise and national backing when working with COLETEK?
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Surf Beach – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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