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 Charnwood, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Charnwood, Canberra, and the surrounding areas to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in transforming ideas into tangible prototypes, iteratively refining them to achieve production readiness.
Our mechatronics prototyping services encompass the entire development cycle, from requirements capture and design decisions to prototyping, iteration, integration, testing, and handover. We collaborate closely with clients, leveraging remote tools and Australia-wide support to deliver exceptional outcomes.
We have successfully supported businesses across diverse industries, helping them overcome technical challenges and achieve remarkable breakthroughs. Our proven track record includes more than 150 R&D and new product development projects, demonstrating our expertise in transforming innovative concepts into market-ready solutions.
Whether you need to validate the feasibility of an idea through a proof-of-concept, refine a prototype, or prepare for production, COLETEK is your trusted partner. Our in-house prototyping lab and Australia-wide network of collaborators enable us to deliver tailored solutions that meet your specific needs and industry requirements.
Let us join you on your journey to bring your mechatronics vision to life. Contact us today to discuss your project and explore how COLETEK can empower your business in Charnwood, Canberra, and beyond.
Let’s build something remarkable together.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Charnwood – Selected Client Testimonials
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
We had the opportunity to work with Coletek on the re-work of some complex SMD PCB assemblies during 2019. The work was carried out to a very high standard and we were extremely pleased with the outcome. We would not hesitate to recommend COLETEK for any type of complex technology work requiring high accuracy and professionalism.
Delivered excellence on time, great work and great team, thanks!
Skykraft is a Canberra based company designing and developing spacecraft for the delivery of global space-based services. Luke and the team have been very responsive with quotes and delivery of machined parts for our company. Looking forward to working with COLETEK on our space programmes.
COLETEK have been absolutely fantastic in their support and manufacture of various components for us. Our designs are always bespoke, intricate and low volume and it’s great to have an Australian company like COLETEK as a trusted and quality manufacturer for our spacecraft mechanical components and assemblies – which have been flight proven through successful mission operations. Keep up the great work!
We've worked with Luke and the team on and off for the past two years. We've found them very accessible and extremely thorough in their dealings. Their documentation is second to none and we’d have no hesitation recommending them on this basis alone.
Founded in 2001, COLETEK is a founder-led Australian engineering company helping clients develop new products, prototypes, electronics, embedded systems, IoT products, AI-enabled devices, intelligent machines, and robotics systems.
We work across electronics, embedded firmware, IoT connectivity, software, mechanics, and real-world testing, with strong experience in multidisciplinary product development, connected devices, computer vision, precision motor control, robotics, and autonomy.
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