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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Empowering Local Businesses on Australia's South Coast: COLETEK's Commitment to Swanhaven and Beyond
Located in the picturesque coastal town of Swanhaven, on Australia's stunning South Coast, New South Wales, you'll find a company dedicated to supporting local businesses and communities – COLETEK. For years, we've been proud to call this region home, and our national footprint only reinforces our commitment to the local economy.
As a trusted Australian company, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that arise from operating in a specific geographic area like Swanhaven, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia. Our team is comprised of experts who not only have a deep understanding of the local market but also possess the experience and resources to help businesses thrive within this region.
Nationwide Reach, Local Heart: COLETEK's Expertise You Can Count On
While our national presence enables us to tap into expertise from across the country, our commitment to Swanhaven and the broader South Coast community remains unwavering. This blend of nationwide insights and local know-how allows us to craft innovative solutions tailored to the distinct needs of businesses in this area.
We pride ourselves on being more than just a company – we're partners for local entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners seeking guidance on how to overcome unique challenges or seize new opportunities. Trust is essential in any relationship, and we've built our reputation on delivering results, fostering long-term partnerships, and remaining an integral part of this community.
For businesses on the South Coast, including those in Swanhaven, knowing you have a local partner with national connections can make all the difference. We're dedicated to supporting your growth, navigating market shifts, and providing the resources necessary for success.
To learn more about how COLETEK can support your business goals or simply explore ways we've made a positive impact in this region, we invite you to Contact Us today. Together, let's chart a course for your business's future, proudly located on Australia's South Coast.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Swanhaven – Amazing Customer Testimonials
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.
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.
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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