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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Partnering for Success on Australia's Stunning South Coast: Wallaga Lake and Beyond
Nestled on the scenic South Coast of New South Wales, Australia, lies the charming town of Wallaga Lake – a haven for those seeking tranquility amidst rugged natural beauty. As locals know, this tranquil setting belies the area's rich resourcefulness and entrepreneurial spirit. With COLETEK as your trusted ally, you can harness these strengths to propel your business forward.
At COLETEK, we pride ourselves on being an Australian company with a national presence that's deeply rooted in community commitment. We've spent years building strong relationships with local businesses across the South Coast, including Wallaga Lake, by offering tailored support that addresses their unique challenges and opportunities. Our experienced team is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive success.
Our story echoes the spirit of Australian innovation – a testament to trust, collaboration, and perseverance. We've earned the respect of local residents and entrepreneurs alike through our unwavering focus on quality, customer-centric service, and continuous improvement. As we expand our network across the country, we remain deeply committed to those in our backyard, like Wallaga Lake.
When you partner with COLETEK, you're not just working with a company – you're joining forces with an ally who understands the region, its people, and their aspirations. We know that supporting local businesses is about more than just providing services; it's about being a true neighbour, advocate, and catalyst for growth.
So, whether your business is poised to break into new markets or navigate evolving regulatory landscapes, rest assured that COLETEK has the expertise, innovation, and locality to support you every step of the way. Join us in our mission to shine a light on the exceptional capabilities and character of businesses along the South Coast – starting with Wallaga Lake and radiating across the nation.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Wallaga Lake – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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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