Mechatronics Prototyping for Ballarat East

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).

At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Ballarat East, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in bringing complex mechanical, electrical, and software systems to life, from concept to production-readiness.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with in-depth requirements capture and collaborative design discussions. We then work alongside you to refine prototypes through iterative testing and feedback, ensuring each iteration aligns with your evolving needs. Our comprehensive approach includes design reviews, technical feasibility assessments, and production-readiness planning to ensure a seamless transition from prototype to market.

We understand the importance of remote collaboration and seamless support across regional and metropolitan clients. Our Australia-wide network of engineers enables us to effectively collaborate on projects regardless of physical location. This ensures continuity, consistency, and efficient progress throughout the entire process.

Our proven track record includes over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software. We have collaborated with clients from diverse industries, including robotics, medical devices, automation, and consumer electronics. Our commitment to innovation and collaborative approach has earned us recognition, including Good Design Awards for product innovation.

Let us join you on your journey to bring your mechatronics ideas to life. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your project and explore how our expertise can empower your business in Ballarat East, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.