Mechatronics Prototyping for Keilor East

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 Keilor East, Melbourne, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers thrives on tackling complex challenges and transforming ideas into tangible realities. We have a proven track record of delivering successful projects across industries, from robotics and automation to medical devices and industrial automation.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a deep understanding of your needs and goals. We collaborate closely with you to capture requirements, refine design decisions, and iterate rapidly through prototypes. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates a seamless transition from concept to production-readiness. We also offer periodic design reviews and remote collaboration to ensure seamless progress regardless of location.

Our expertise extends beyond just building prototypes. We guide you through the entire process, from requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to integration planning and testing. We can also assist with production-readiness planning and handover to ensure a smooth transition to manufacturing. Our goal is to empower you to achieve successful product development outcomes.

Whether you need to validate the feasibility of an idea, refine your design, or accelerate your time to market, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We have delivered over 150 R&D and new product development projects for clients across Australia, demonstrating our ability to navigate diverse industries and technical challenges.

Contact us today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and discover how our expertise can help you bring your innovative ideas to life in Keilor East, Melbourne, and beyond.