Mechatronics Prototyping for Tarwin

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 Tarwin, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative products and technologies to life through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported numerous projects across industries, from robotics and electronics to AI and product development.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with in-depth requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to ensure we understand your vision and technical needs. We then collaboratively refine design decisions, iterate prototypes, and conduct rigorous testing to ensure your product is production-ready. Our comprehensive support extends beyond prototyping, encompassing integration planning, testing, and handover to your team.

We understand the unique challenges of remote collaboration and regularly work with clients across regional and metropolitan areas. Our flexible approach and Australia-wide support network enable us to deliver exceptional results regardless of your location.

Whether you need to validate the feasibility of an idea, refine your design, or prepare your product for market, COLETEK is your trusted partner in mechatronics prototyping. Our proven track record and client testimonials speak for themselves. Get in touch today to discuss your project and discover how we can help you achieve remarkable results.

For over 20 years, COLETEK has been delivering innovative solutions to clients across industries. 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. He has also contributed to notable research projects associated with leading institutions like CSIRO and NICTA/Data61.