Mechatronics Prototyping for Silverleaves

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 Silverleaves, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in rapid prototyping, design refinement, and technical feasibility assessments across a wide range of industries.

We understand the importance of collaboration and transparency throughout the process. Our iterative approach involves close consultation, regular design reviews, and remote collaboration tools to ensure your vision is brought to life efficiently and effectively.

Our comprehensive services cover every stage of your product development journey, from requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to testing, integration, and production-readiness planning. We maintain an in-house prototyping lab equipped with advanced tools and technologies to expedite your project progress.

With over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects under our belt, we have a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. 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, bringing extensive industry expertise to every project.

Whether you need to validate a concept, refine your design, or accelerate your product launch, COLETEK is your trusted partner for mechatronics prototyping in Silverleaves, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Contact us today to discuss your project and explore how we can help you achieve remarkable results.