Mechatronics Prototyping for Clyde

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 Clyde, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in transforming concepts into tangible prototypes, iteratively refining them to meet your specific requirements.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a deep understanding of your project goals and technical challenges. We collaborate closely with you to capture detailed requirements, identify potential trade-offs, and develop a comprehensive engineering plan. This includes meticulous requirements capture, design reviews, feasibility assessments, and production-readiness planning.

We maintain an in-house prototyping lab equipped with advanced tools and technologies to expedite the hardware and software development process. Our engineers leverage their expertise in robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development to deliver robust and reliable prototypes. We also embrace remote collaboration, seamlessly working with clients across regional and metropolitan areas.

Beyond prototyping, we offer comprehensive support to ensure your project's success. Our services include iterative testing, refinement, and integration planning to seamlessly transition your prototype into production. We can also assist with production-readiness planning, ensuring a smooth handover process.

COLETEK has delivered over 150 R&D and new product development projects for clients across industries. Our proven track record and dedication to innovation have earned us recognition, including Good Design Awards for product innovation.