Mechatronics Prototyping for Daylesford

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 Daylesford, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in bringing complex mechanical, electrical, and software systems to life, from initial concept through design, prototyping, and production-readiness.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your project goals and technical requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture and refine your vision, considering every aspect from functionality to aesthetics and manufacturability. Our engineers then develop detailed design plans, incorporating engineering trade-offs and integration planning for seamless execution.

We maintain an in-house prototyping lab equipped with advanced tools and technologies to bring your ideas to life rapidly. Our iterative approach involves regular design reviews, testing, and refinement to ensure your prototype meets your expectations. We also provide comprehensive production-readiness planning, covering manufacturing considerations, supply chain management, and quality control measures.

Whether you need to validate the feasibility of a new product, refine your design, or transition from concept to commercialization, COLETEK is your trusted partner. Our Australia-wide support and remote collaboration capabilities enable us to work seamlessly with clients across regional and metropolitan areas.

Let us join you on your journey to innovation and market success. Contact us today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and discover how COLETEK can empower your business in Daylesford, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.