Mechatronics Prototyping for Gapsted

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 Gapsted and the surrounding region 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 requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture detailed project specifications, 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 unique challenges of remote collaboration and the need for periodic design reviews in geographically dispersed locations. Our team is adept at facilitating seamless communication and collaboration, regardless of physical distance. We can seamlessly support clients across regional and metropolitan areas in Australia.

Our expertise extends beyond prototyping. We can assist with production-readiness planning, ensuring your product is seamlessly transitioned from the prototype stage to full-scale manufacturing. We also offer comprehensive handover documentation and training materials to empower your team for ongoing success.

COLETEK has a proven track record of delivering successful mechatronics prototyping projects for clients in various industries. Our commitment to innovation and collaborative approach has earned us recognition and awards for product innovation. Let us leverage our expertise to help you bring your groundbreaking ideas to life in Gapsted and beyond.