Mechatronics Prototyping for Brandy Creek

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 Brandy Creek, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative products and technologies to life through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your project requirements and goals. We collaborate closely with you to capture and refine your ideas, considering factors such as technical feasibility, design aesthetics, and production readiness. Our iterative approach involves regular design reviews, prototyping, testing, and refinement to ensure your product meets your expectations.

We understand the importance of remote collaboration and seamless support across regional and metropolitan clients. Our in-house prototyping lab and Australia-wide network of partners enable us to deliver efficient and effective solutions tailored to your specific needs. Whether you require assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or production-readiness planning, COLETEK is your trusted partner.

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. With over 25 years of hands-on experience, Luke has contributed to numerous projects associated with leading institutions such as ANU, CSIRO, NICTA/Data61, Seeing Machines, and Hemisphere GPS / BEELINE. His expertise and leadership have been recognized through awards and industry recognition.

Let us join you on your journey to bring innovative products and technologies to life. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how our team can support your business in Brandy Creek, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.