Mechatronics Prototyping for Victoria Valley

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 Victoria Valley, Grampians, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in rapid prototyping, design refinement, and technical feasibility assessments across a wide range of industries.

We understand the challenges of bringing complex mechatronics products to market. From initial requirements capture through iterative design reviews, prototyping, and testing, we guide you through every step of the process. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, ensuring seamless refinement and optimization of your product.

Our collaborative approach fosters open communication and transparency, allowing you to stay informed and engaged throughout the process. We seamlessly integrate with your team, leveraging our expertise to navigate complex technical challenges and deliver exceptional results.

Whether you require assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or production-readiness planning, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We have successfully collaborated with clients across regional and metropolitan areas, delivering over 150 R&D and new product development projects.

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. With over 25 years of hands-on experience, Luke has contributed to notable projects associated with leading organizations like ANU, CSIRO, and NICTA/Data61.

Let us join forces and transform your innovative ideas into tangible solutions. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how we can empower your business in Victoria Valley, Grampians, Victoria, Australia, to achieve remarkable results.