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 Kangaroo Creek, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia
At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Kangaroo Creek to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported clients across industries in the region, from agricultural technology to precision manufacturing. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities of the Northern Rivers, and we tailor our approach to ensure optimal outcomes for your project.
Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with in-depth requirements capture and analysis. We collaborate closely with you to refine your vision, identify potential trade-offs, and establish clear integration plans. Our state-of-the-art prototyping lab enables rapid iteration and refinement of your design, ensuring you achieve the desired functionality and performance. We also offer comprehensive testing and production-readiness planning to ensure a seamless transition from prototype to deployment.
Whether you require a proof-of-concept to validate your concept or a refined prototype to demonstrate market readiness, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We have successfully supported clients with periodic design reviews, remote collaboration, and support across regional and metropolitan areas. Our team has extensive experience working on projects of varying sizes and complexities, and we are confident in our ability to deliver exceptional results.
At COLETEK, we are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering tangible value to our clients. Our proven track record and satisfied customers across Australia are a testament to our expertise in mechatronics prototyping. Let us help you bring your groundbreaking ideas to life in Kangaroo Creek and beyond.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs. We look forward to collaborating with you on your journey towards product development success.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Kangaroo Creek – Selected Client Testimonials
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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