Mechatronics Prototyping for Glenhope

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 Glenhope and the Macedon Ranges to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully collaborated with clients across diverse industries to refine concepts, validate feasibility, and accelerate product development cycles.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your project goals and technical requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture and refine your vision, considering factors such as functionality, usability, and manufacturability. Our engineers then develop detailed design plans and prototypes, incorporating feedback throughout the process.

We leverage advanced technologies and tools for rapid prototyping, testing, and iteration. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates a streamlined process, enabling us to refine designs and address technical challenges efficiently. We also offer periodic design reviews and remote collaboration options to ensure seamless communication and progress tracking.

Beyond prototyping, we can assist with production-readiness planning, ensuring your product is seamlessly transitioned from the development stage to market. Our team can guide you through the process of selecting manufacturing partners, establishing supply chains, and optimizing production processes.

COLETEK is committed to delivering exceptional results and fostering strong partnerships with our clients. We have a proven track record of successful mechatronics prototyping projects across industries, and our clients consistently praise our technical expertise, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to their success.