Mechatronics Prototyping for Tennyson

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 Tennyson, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in transforming ideas into tangible prototypes, iteratively refining them to achieve production readiness.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with thorough requirements capture and analysis. We collaborate closely with clients to understand their specific needs, challenges, and aspirations. This knowledge informs our design decisions, ensuring that prototypes precisely address the desired functionalities and performance criteria.

We leverage advanced engineering tools and technologies for rapid prototyping, testing, and iteration. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates the seamless refinement of hardware and software designs. We prioritize transparency and open communication throughout the process, providing regular updates and design reviews to ensure alignment with client expectations.

Beyond prototyping, we offer comprehensive support to guide your product development journey. Our expertise spans requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and production-readiness planning. We can also facilitate seamless handover to manufacturing partners, ensuring a smooth transition from development to market.

Whether you need to validate the feasibility of an idea, refine your design, or accelerate your time to market, COLETEK's mechatronics prototyping services are tailored to meet your unique needs. Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how we can help you achieve remarkable results.