Mechatronics Prototyping for Campbells 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 Campbells Creek, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative products and solutions to life through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported numerous projects across industries, from robotics and automation to medical devices and consumer electronics.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with in-depth requirements capture and analysis. We collaborate closely with clients to understand their vision, technical challenges, and budget constraints. Based on this understanding, we develop detailed engineering trade-offs and integration plans. Our iterative approach involves regular design reviews, testing, and refinement to ensure the final product meets expectations.

We understand the importance of seamless collaboration, especially when working across regional and metropolitan areas. Our remote-first approach enables us to effectively engage with clients located throughout Australia, facilitating efficient communication and progress updates. Additionally, our well-equipped prototyping lab in Melbourne supports rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement.

Whether you need to validate the feasibility of a new product idea, refine an existing prototype, or prepare for production readiness, COLETEK is your trusted partner. Our proven track record and client testimonials speak for themselves. We have received multiple Good Design Awards for our innovative product development work and have contributed to industry-leading initiatives like the Robotics Roadmap for Australia.

Contact us today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how our expertise can help you achieve remarkable results. Let’s build something remarkable together.