Mechatronics Prototyping for Woodstock West

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 Woodstock West, 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 market-ready products.

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 collaborative approach fosters informed design decisions, ensuring the development of prototypes that precisely address business objectives.

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

Beyond prototyping, we offer comprehensive support to transition your innovative solutions from concept to production readiness. Our expertise encompasses production-readiness planning, ensuring a smooth and seamless transition from prototype to market. We can also assist with remote collaboration, periodic design reviews, and support across regional and metropolitan clients.

COLETEK has successfully collaborated with businesses across diverse industries, delivering over 150 R&D and new product development projects. Our proven track record and client testimonials demonstrate our commitment to delivering exceptional results and fostering innovation.