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).
Expert Engineering Solutions for North Wollongong Businesses
In the heart of Australia's eastern seaboard lies the vibrant region of North Wollongong, New South Wales. COLETEK is proud to call this area home and provide expert engineering solutions to businesses operating within a 30-kilometer radius. With over two decades of experience, we've established ourselves as a trusted partner for local companies seeking innovative product development and engineering services.
COLETEK is a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company founded in 2001. Our team of experts has developed a reputation nationally for delivering reliable, collaboration-driven solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. Whether you're a startup or an established player in the North Wollongong business scene, we're committed to helping you overcome industry challenges and capitalize on new opportunities.
We take pride in serving businesses across North Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, providing tailored engineering solutions that drive growth, improve efficiency, and enhance competitiveness. Our capabilities extend beyond traditional boundaries, spanning mechanical, electrical, and software engineering disciplines. By working closely with local business owners and decision-makers, we have developed a deep understanding of the region's specific needs and challenges.
As a trusted partner for North Wollongong businesses, COLETEK offers more than just technical expertise – we offer a collaborative approach that prioritizes open communication, proactive problem-solving, and results-driven outcomes. We're uniquely positioned to support industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, infrastructure, and more throughout the region.
By partnering with COLETEK, you can trust that your business will benefit from our national reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Based in North Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, we're well-equipped to operate effectively throughout the region, offering unparalleled support to businesses like yours.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for North Wollongong – 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.
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.
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 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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