Mechatronics Prototyping for Castella

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 Castella, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software, leveraging advanced technologies to bring products to market faster and more efficiently.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with in-depth requirements capture and engineering trade-offs, ensuring a clear understanding of your project's technical feasibility and potential. We collaborate closely with clients, incorporating their feedback throughout the process to refine designs and achieve optimal results. Our prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement, enabling us to iterate quickly and deliver prototypes that meet your expectations.

We understand the importance of seamless integration and testing, and offer comprehensive support from production-readiness planning through handover. Our team can also assist with remote collaboration and periodic design reviews, accommodating clients across regional and metropolitan areas.

Whether you need to validate the feasibility of a new product concept, refine an existing prototype, or prepare your invention for market, COLETEK's mechatronics prototyping services are tailored to meet your specific needs. Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how we can help you bring your innovative ideas to life.

For over 20 years, COLETEK has been a trusted partner for businesses across industries, leveraging our expertise to deliver exceptional results. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and a Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development from ANU, and has contributed to notable projects alongside leading institutions.