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 Sapphire, North West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia

At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Sapphire, North West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia, to transform innovative ideas into reality through meticulous mechatronics prototyping. Our team of experienced engineers possesses deep understanding of the complexities of hardware and software integration, enabling us to refine your concepts into functional prototypes swiftly and efficiently.

Our comprehensive approach to mechatronics prototyping encompasses every step of the process, from initial requirements capture and design trade-offs to testing, iteration, and production-readiness planning. We leverage advanced tools and technologies to ensure seamless collaboration, whether working remotely or meeting in person for periodic design reviews.

Our proven track record in delivering over 150 R&D and new product development projects across industries speaks volumes about our capabilities. We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the Sapphire region, and we tailor our strategies to ensure seamless integration of your prototypes into your existing workflows.

At COLETEK, we are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes. Our clients benefit from our extensive experience, collaborative approach, and unwavering dedication to transforming their visions into tangible realities.

Let us join forces to navigate the complexities of mechatronics prototyping and bring your groundbreaking ideas to life. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discuss your specific needs.

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Mechatronics Prototyping for Sapphire – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses


Mechatronics Prototyping for Sapphire – Selected Client Testimonials

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

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.

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.

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.

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.