Mechatronics Prototyping for Bridgewater

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 Bridgewater, Bendigo, 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 challenges of bringing complex mechatronics products to market. From requirements capture and design decisions to prototyping, iteration, integration, testing, and production-readiness planning, we guide you through every step of the process. Our collaborative approach fosters open communication and transparency, ensuring your vision is brought to life efficiently and effectively.

Whether you need to validate a concept with a proof-of-concept, refine a prototype, or assess the technical feasibility of your project, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We have successfully supported clients across sectors, including robotics, medical devices, automation, and consumer electronics.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our in-house prototyping lab, equipped with state-of-the-art tools and technologies. This enables us to iterate rapidly, refine designs, and deliver high-quality results. We also leverage remote collaboration tools to seamlessly connect with clients across Australia, ensuring seamless communication and progress updates.

Let us join you on your journey to innovate and disrupt your industry. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how our expertise can empower your business to achieve remarkable results.