Mechatronics Prototyping for Bravington

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 Bravington and across Gippsland to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported clients in diverse industries, from agricultural technology to medical devices, in bringing their groundbreaking products to market.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your project goals and technical requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture and refine your ideas, considering factors such as functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness. Our engineers then develop detailed design plans and prototypes, incorporating advanced technologies such as embedded systems, sensors, and actuators.

We understand the importance of iterative development and testing throughout the process. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid testing, refinement, and optimization of your prototypes. We also offer periodic design reviews and remote collaboration tools to ensure seamless communication and progress tracking.

Beyond prototyping, we can assist with production-readiness planning, ensuring your product is seamlessly transitioned from the lab to the market. Our team can guide you through the process of selecting manufacturing partners, establishing supply chains, and managing production logistics. We also provide comprehensive handover documentation and training materials to empower your team for long-term success.

Let us join you on your journey to innovation and market leadership. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and schedule a consultation with our experts.