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 Dapto, Southern Highlands, New South Wales, Australia

At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Dapto and the Southern Highlands to innovate and bring groundbreaking products to market. Our Mechatronics Prototyping service focuses on rapid development, iterative refinement, and seamless integration of innovative technologies across hardware and software.

Our experienced engineers collaborate closely with clients, capturing requirements, identifying potential trade-offs, and planning efficient integration strategies. We leverage our state-of-the-art prototyping lab to bring concepts to life swiftly, iterating rapidly based on feedback. This iterative approach ensures that your product evolves precisely according to your vision.

We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in regional areas. Our team is adept at remote collaboration, seamlessly connecting with clients across metropolitan and regional locations. We prioritize clear and consistent communication throughout the process, ensuring that you remain fully informed and engaged.

Our proven track record includes over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects for clients across diverse industries. We have received recognition for our innovative products and design excellence, and our founder, Luke Cole, has contributed to industry-leading initiatives.

Whether you need to validate a concept with a proof-of-concept, refine a prototype, or prepare your product for production, COLETEK is your trusted partner in Mechatronics Prototyping. Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how we can help you achieve remarkable results.

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


Mechatronics Prototyping for Dapto – Selected Client Testimonials

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

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.