Mechatronics Prototyping for Middle Creek

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 Middle Creek, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, to innovate and bring groundbreaking products and solutions to market. Our Mechatronics Prototyping service helps you transform innovative ideas into tangible prototypes, validating their functionality and market potential before full production.

Our experienced engineers collaborate with you to capture detailed requirements, refine design decisions, and iterate rapidly through prototyping cycles. We seamlessly blend physical and digital design, leveraging advanced tools and technologies for efficient hardware and software integration.

We understand the unique challenges of remote collaboration and the need for periodic design reviews in a regional setting. Our team is adept at supporting clients across vast distances, ensuring seamless communication and transparency throughout the process.

Our comprehensive approach encompasses all stages of product development, from feasibility assessments to production-readiness planning. We provide expert guidance on technical trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and handover, ensuring a smooth and successful transition from prototype to market.

With over 150 successful projects under our belt, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to accelerate innovation and achieve market dominance. Let us join you on your journey to bring your groundbreaking ideas to life.