Mechatronics Prototyping for Cashmore

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 Cashmore and the Great Ocean Road region to bring innovative mechatronics products to life. Our team of experienced engineers thrives on tackling complex challenges and transforming ideas into tangible solutions. We understand the unique needs of Australian businesses and have a proven track record of delivering successful mechatronics prototyping projects across industries.

Our mechatronics prototyping services include comprehensive support from ideation through every stage of the process. We collaborate closely with clients to capture requirements, refine designs, iterate prototypes, and seamlessly integrate them into production-ready systems. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid development, testing, and refinement of your mechatronics concepts.

We recognize the importance of remote collaboration and seamless support across regional and metropolitan clients. Our Australia-wide network of engineers enables us to provide tailored guidance and hands-on assistance regardless of your location. Whether you require periodic design reviews or ongoing support throughout the process, our team is committed to delivering exceptional results.

Our expertise spans various technical areas, including requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, and testing and iteration. We have successfully completed over 150 R&D and new product development projects for clients across industries, receiving recognition for our innovative solutions.

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