Mechatronics Prototyping for Seacombe

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 Seacombe and across Gippsland to transform innovative ideas into tangible products through our comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully collaborated with clients on diverse projects, ranging from proof-of-concept work to production-readiness planning.

Our process starts with thorough requirements capture and analysis, ensuring we fully understand your vision and technical needs. We then work alongside you to refine design decisions, iterate prototypes, and conduct rigorous testing to ensure your product meets expectations. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement.

We understand the importance of seamless collaboration, especially in regional settings. Our team is adept at remote collaboration and offers periodic design reviews to ensure transparency and alignment throughout the process. We can seamlessly support clients across metropolitan and regional areas, tailoring our logistics and communication strategies to your unique needs.

With over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects under our belt, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to bring innovative products to market. 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, bringing extensive expertise to every project.

Let us join you on your journey to transform your ideas into reality. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how our expertise can complement your business in Seacombe, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.