Mechatronics Prototyping for Heyfield

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 Heyfield, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative products and solutions to life through our comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported numerous projects across industries, from robotics and automation to medical devices and consumer electronics.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your requirements and goals. 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 iterative testing and refinement to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

We understand the importance of remote collaboration and seamless communication during the prototyping process. Our team works seamlessly using advanced digital tools and cloud-based platforms to share progress updates, design files, and collaborate effectively with clients across regional and metropolitan areas. This ensures transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Beyond prototyping, we offer comprehensive support to help you transition your innovative ideas into production-ready solutions. Our expertise includes requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and production-readiness planning. We can also assist with periodic design reviews and support across various industries, ensuring a smooth and successful product development journey.

Let us join you on your journey to bring your mechatronics ideas to life. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your project and explore how our team can empower you to achieve remarkable results.