Mechatronics Prototyping for Tatyoon

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 Tatyoon, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in rapid prototyping, design refinement, and technical feasibility assessments across a wide range of industries.

We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in regional areas like Tatyoon. Our remote collaboration tools and Australia-wide support network enable seamless interaction and periodic design reviews, ensuring seamless progress regardless of location. We seamlessly navigate logistics across metropolitan and regional clients, making collaboration effortless.

Our comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services include requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and production-readiness planning. We meticulously document each step of the process, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement, accelerating your journey from concept to market.

With over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects under our belt, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to transform their ideas into tangible solutions. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and a Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development from ANU, ensuring access to cutting-edge knowledge and expertise.

Let us join forces and navigate the complexities of mechatronics prototyping together. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your project and discover how we can empower your business to achieve remarkable outcomes.