Mechatronics Prototyping for Smythes 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 Smythes Creek, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, to innovate and bring groundbreaking products to market through our comprehensive Mechatronics Prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers will collaborate with you to refine your ideas, translate them into tangible prototypes, and iterate rapidly towards production readiness.

Our Mechatronics Prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your project requirements and goals. We then work with you to capture and refine your ideas, considering factors such as technical feasibility, design trade-offs, and integration planning. Our in-house prototyping lab enables us to rapidly iterate on your design, testing and refining prototypes until they meet your expectations.

We understand the importance of seamless collaboration, especially in regional areas like Smythes Creek. Our team is adept at working remotely, leveraging advanced communication and collaboration tools to ensure seamless interaction throughout the process. We also offer periodic design reviews and support across metropolitan and regional clients, ensuring a collaborative and efficient experience.

With extensive experience in Mechatronics, our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, has delivered over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software. COLETEK maintains a proven track record of successful collaborations with clients across diverse industries, leveraging our expertise to navigate complex technical challenges and bring innovative products to market.

Let us join you on your journey to transform your ideas into reality. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your Mechatronics Prototyping needs and discover how we can empower your business in Smythes Creek, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, to achieve remarkable results.