Mechatronics Prototyping for East Melbourne

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 East Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative products and technologies to life through meticulous mechatronics prototyping. Our team of experienced engineers thrives on tackling complex challenges across robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development.

We understand the importance of iterative design and rapid testing during the prototyping process. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates a seamless transition from concept to production-ready solutions. We collaborate closely with clients, offering periodic design reviews and remote access to progress updates.

Our comprehensive approach encompasses every stage of the product development lifecycle, from requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to integration planning, testing, and production-readiness handover. We seamlessly navigate complex technical challenges, ensuring successful deployment across regional and metropolitan clients.

With over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects under our belt, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to transform their ideas into tangible solutions. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a wealth of experience, having contributed to notable projects alongside esteemed institutions like ANU, CSIRO, and NICTA/Data61.

Let us join you on your journey to bring your mechatronics innovations to life. Contact COLETEK today and discover the power of collaborative engineering excellence at your fingertips.