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).

Engineering Innovation for Wollongong & Illawarra: Trusted Partners in Product Development

At COLETEK, we're proud to be a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. Based in Wollongong & Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia, we've developed a reputation for delivering reliable, innovative solutions that drive growth and transformation for businesses across the region. As a trusted partner, we're committed to serving companies of all sizes and industries operating throughout Wollongong & Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia. Our team's expertise spans multiple disciplines, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer-aided design (CAD), and product development, allowing us to tackle complex projects with unparalleled capability. What sets us apart is our collaborative approach, dedication to innovation, and unwavering focus on delivering exceptional results. By combining cutting-edge technologies and traditional engineering principles, we craft tailored solutions that address the unique challenges faced by businesses in Wollongong & Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia. From manufacturing and automation to product design and development, our expertise is backed by a national reputation for reliability and trust. COLETEK's comprehensive capabilities and regional presence make us an ideal partner for businesses seeking to enhance their competitive edge through innovative engineering solutions. By harnessing our collective expertise, we can help companies in Wollongong & Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia, stay ahead of the curve, capitalize on new opportunities, and drive long-term success. So why work with COLETEK? Our commitment to delivering tangible results, combined with our local roots and national scope, makes us an exceptional choice for businesses seeking to partner with a trusted, forward-thinking engineering firm based in Wollongong & Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia. Let's build something remarkable together.

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Mechatronics Prototyping for Wollongong And Illawarra – 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.

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 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.

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.

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.