Mechatronics Prototyping for Derby

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 Derby, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our experienced team has successfully supported numerous projects across industries, from robotics and automation to medical devices and precision engineering.

Our Mechatronics Prototyping service involves collaborative engagement with clients from initial requirements capture through design decisions, prototyping, iteration, testing, and production-readiness planning. We leverage advanced tools and technologies to expedite the development process while ensuring robust functionality and manufacturability.

We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in regional areas like Derby and Bendigo. Our remote collaboration infrastructure enables seamless interaction and periodic design reviews, regardless of physical location. We seamlessly support clients across metropolitan and regional clients, optimizing logistics and ensuring efficient project execution.

Our proven track record includes over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects. We have a dedicated prototyping lab equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to support rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement. 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 expert knowledge and guidance.

Let us join forces to transform your innovative ideas into tangible solutions. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your Mechatronics Prototyping needs and explore how we can empower your business to achieve remarkable results.