Mechatronics Prototyping for North Blackwood

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 North Blackwood and beyond to transform innovative ideas into tangible products through our comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully collaborated with clients across industries to refine concepts, validate feasibility, and accelerate product development cycles.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your project requirements and goals. We collaborate closely with you to capture detailed requirements, identify potential engineering trade-offs, and develop a detailed integration plan. Our in-house prototyping lab enables rapid iteration and refinement of your design, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.

We understand the importance of seamless collaboration and transparency throughout the process. Our engineers provide regular updates and periodic design reviews to ensure alignment with your vision and expectations. We also offer support across regional and metropolitan clients through remote collaboration tools and Australia-wide travel when necessary.

Our commitment to innovation has earned us recognition from esteemed organizations like the Good Design Awards. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and a Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development from ANU. His extensive experience and industry-leading expertise are invaluable assets to your project.

Whether you require assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or production-readiness planning, COLETEK is your trusted partner in mechatronics prototyping. Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how we can help you bring your innovative ideas to life.