Mechatronics Prototyping for Newham

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 Newham, Macedon Ranges, 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 project's requirements and technical challenges. We then work with you to capture and prioritize your needs, identify potential engineering trade-offs, and develop a detailed integration plan. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement throughout the process.

We understand the importance of remote collaboration and seamless support across regional and metropolitan clients. Our Australia-wide network of engineers enables us to effectively collaborate with businesses regardless of their location. We prioritize clear and consistent communication, ensuring you are updated regularly on our progress and any key decisions made.

With extensive experience in Mechatronics, our engineers have successfully delivered over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software. We have received recognition for our innovative products and design capabilities, and our founder, Luke Cole, has contributed to notable industry initiatives.

Whether you need to validate the feasibility of an idea through a proof-of-concept, refine a prototype, or prepare for production readiness, COLETEK is your trusted partner in Mechatronics Prototyping. Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how we can help you achieve remarkable results.