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 Baynton East, Macedon Rangers, Victoria, Australia, to innovate and bring groundbreaking products to market through our comprehensive Mechatronics Prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers will collaborate with you to refine your ideas, translate them into tangible prototypes, and iterate rapidly towards production-readiness.
Our Mechatronics Prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your requirements. We delve into the technical feasibility of your project, considering factors such as design trade-offs, integration planning, and testing methodologies. This ensures that we deliver prototypes that meet your expectations and accelerate your product development journey.
We leverage our state-of-the-art prototyping lab to bring your ideas to life. Our engineers have access to advanced tools and technologies to rapidly iterate on your design, refining prototypes based on feedback and testing results. This iterative approach ensures that you receive the most optimized and functional prototypes possible.
Beyond prototyping, we can also assist with production-readiness planning. Our team will work with you to identify potential manufacturing partners, establish supply chain logistics, and ensure a smooth transition from prototype to production. We can also provide guidance on regulatory compliance and quality control measures to meet your specific industry requirements.
Whether you need to validate the feasibility of a new product concept or accelerate the development of an innovative solution, COLETEK's Mechatronics Prototyping services are tailored to meet your unique needs. Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how we can help you achieve remarkable results.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
COLETEK proved to be the perfect choice to help us kick our project off. Their analysis of the problem we presented with them with, and their suggestions for the most efficient and effective way to achieve a solution prevented us wasting time and money heading down the wrong path. I'd recommend COLETEK without any reservations.
Working with Luke has been a standout experience. His technical ability is second to none, and he brings a level of dedication and professionalism that makes every project genuinely enjoyable to be part of. Highly recommended.