Mechatronics Prototyping for Pine Mountain

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 Pine Mountain to transform innovative ideas into tangible products through our comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported numerous projects across industries, from robotics and automation to medical devices and consumer electronics.

We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the North Eastern Victoria region. Our approach emphasizes close collaboration, leveraging remote tools and periodic design reviews to ensure seamless communication and progress. We seamlessly navigate logistical challenges across regional and metropolitan areas, ensuring efficient delivery of prototypes to your doorstep.

Our mechatronics prototyping process is tailored to each client's specific needs. We begin with thorough requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to refine your vision. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement. We seamlessly transition from prototyping to production-readiness, providing comprehensive guidance and support throughout the process.

Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a wealth of experience in mechatronics, software development, and robotics. He has collaborated with leading institutions such as ANU, CSIRO, and NICTA/Data61, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in various fields. COLETEK's proven track record and accolades for product innovation speak volumes about our capabilities.

Let us join you on your journey to bring your mechatronics ideas to life. Contact COLETEK today to schedule a consultation and discuss your project's specific needs. We look forward to collaborating with you and achieving remarkable results together.