Mechatronics Prototyping for Catani

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 Catani, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers and product developers leverage advanced technologies to refine your concepts, validate assumptions, and accelerate your journey from ideation to market readiness.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your business needs and goals. We collaborate closely with you to capture detailed requirements, identify potential trade-offs, and develop a tailored plan that aligns with your specific project objectives. We seamlessly navigate through various stages, from design reviews and feasibility assessments to production-readiness planning and handover.

We understand the importance of remote collaboration and seamless communication. Our engineers are equipped with state-of-the-art collaboration tools to work seamlessly with clients across regional and metropolitan areas. We prioritize transparency and regular updates to ensure you stay informed throughout the process.

Our extensive experience spans numerous industries and technical domains. We have successfully supported clients in sectors such as robotics, medical devices, consumer electronics, and industrial automation. Our proven track record includes over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects, leveraging both hardware and software expertise.

At COLETEK, we are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. Let us be your trusted partner in mechatronics prototyping and unlock the full potential of your groundbreaking ideas.