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).

Mechatronics Prototyping for Businesses in Mernot, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia

At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Mernot and the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully collaborated with clients across diverse industries, from agricultural technology to medical devices. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities of the region, and we tailor our approach to meet your specific needs.

Our mechatronics prototyping services include comprehensive support from ideation through every stage of the product development process. We collaborate closely with you to capture requirements, refine designs, iterate prototypes, and seamlessly integrate your product into production. Our in-house prototyping lab enables rapid testing and refinement, ensuring you receive high-quality results.

We recognize the importance of remote collaboration and effective communication. Our team is equipped with advanced digital tools to collaborate seamlessly with clients across regional and metropolitan areas. We also offer periodic design reviews and updates to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the process.

Our proven track record and extensive experience in mechatronics prototyping have earned us recognition from industry leaders. We have received multiple Good Design Awards for product innovation and have contributed to industry-wide initiatives like the Robotics Roadmap for Australia.

Let us partner with you to transform your innovative ideas into tangible products that meet the needs of your business. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how we can help you achieve success in Mernot and beyond.

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Mechatronics Prototyping for Mernot – Selected Client Testimonials

This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.

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.

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.

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.

Over five years, we've partnered with COLETEK to deliver a sensational end-to-end product. Their expertise across hardware and software development has streamlined and expedited our project to market, achieving great success.

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.

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.