Mechatronics Prototyping for Gnarwarre

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 Gnarwarre, Greater Melbourne & Mornington Peninsula & Geelong to transform innovative ideas into reality through meticulous mechatronics prototyping. Our team of experienced engineers thrives on collaborating with clients to navigate every step of the process, from initial concept exploration to production-readiness.

Our mechatronics prototyping services are tailored to address the unique needs of businesses across industries. We leverage advanced technologies and methodologies to refine your ideas, ensuring optimal functionality and performance. Our iterative approach involves regular design reviews, testing, and refinement to ensure your prototype meets expectations.

We understand the importance of seamless collaboration, regardless of location. Our team works seamlessly with clients across regional and metropolitan areas, leveraging remote collaboration tools and Australia-wide support networks to deliver exceptional results.

Our comprehensive capabilities encompass every stage of the product development lifecycle, from requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to integration planning, testing, and production-readiness. We also offer handover support to ensure a smooth transition from prototyping to full-scale production.

With over 150 successful projects under our belt, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to transform their ideas into tangible products. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, brings over 25 years of hands-on experience to the team, having worked on projects associated with leading institutions like ANU, CSIRO, and NICTA/Data61.