Mechatronics Prototyping for Kyneton

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 Kyneton 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 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, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness. This iterative approach ensures that your prototypes are aligned with your expectations and facilitate informed design decisions.

We leverage advanced technologies and maintain an in-house prototyping lab to bring your ideas to life. Our capabilities span the entire spectrum of mechatronics development, from requirements capture and design reviews to integration planning, testing, and production-readiness assistance. We can also facilitate remote collaboration, ensuring seamless interaction regardless of your location.

With extensive experience across industries, we have successfully supported clients in sectors such as robotics, medical devices, automation, and consumer electronics. Our proven track record and client testimonials demonstrate our commitment to delivering exceptional results and fostering innovation.

Whether you require assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK is your trusted partner in mechatronics prototyping. Contact us today to discuss your project and explore how we can help you achieve remarkable outcomes.