Mechatronics Prototyping for Eversley

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 Eversley, Grampians, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in transforming ideas into tangible prototypes, iteratively refining them to achieve production readiness.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a deep understanding of your requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture and refine your vision, considering every aspect from functional design to manufacturing considerations. We then delve into detailed engineering analysis, identifying potential trade-offs and optimizing your design for efficiency and effectiveness.

Leveraging our state-of-the-art prototyping lab, we rapidly iterate on your design, building physical prototypes that align with your specifications. We conduct thorough testing at every stage, ensuring your product meets expectations and performs seamlessly in real-world environments. Our expertise extends beyond prototyping, encompassing production-readiness planning, handover, and ongoing support.

Whether you require assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We seamlessly collaborate with clients across regional and metropolitan areas, leveraging remote technologies to facilitate seamless communication and progress.

With over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects under our belt, COLETEK has established itself as a leading force in Australian product innovation. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, brings over 25 years of hands-on experience to every project, ensuring exceptional results for our clients.