Mechatronics Prototyping for Newstead

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 Newstead, Bendigo, and across Victoria with innovative mechatronics prototyping solutions. Our team of experienced engineers and product developers collaborate with you to translate your ideas into tangible prototypes, accelerating your journey from concept to market.

We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the region. Our approach is tailored to address the specific needs of local industries, incorporating knowledge of regional logistics, deployment environments, and collaboration practicality. We seamlessly blend remote collaboration with periodic design reviews and on-site visits to ensure seamless progress.

Our comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services include requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and iteration. We seamlessly guide you through the entire process, from initial discovery and design decisions to production-readiness and handover. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement.

With over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects under our belt, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses across Australia. 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, bringing extensive industry expertise to every project.

Let us join you on your journey to bring your innovative ideas to life. Contact COLETEK today and discover the power of mechatronics prototyping for your business in Newstead, Bendigo, and beyond.