Mechatronics Prototyping for Litchfield

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 Litchfield, North Western, Victoria, Australia, to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported numerous projects across industries, from robotics and automation to medical devices and precision engineering.

Our mechatronics prototyping process begins with in-depth requirements capture and analysis. We collaborate closely with clients to understand their specific needs, challenges, and goals. This collaborative approach enables us to identify potential trade-offs, optimize design decisions, and prioritize features for successful prototype refinement.

We leverage our state-of-the-art prototyping lab to bring your vision to life. Our engineers employ rapid iteration and testing methodologies to refine prototypes, addressing functionality, usability, and manufacturability concerns. This iterative approach ensures that your project progresses efficiently towards production readiness.

Beyond prototyping, we offer comprehensive support throughout the entire product development journey. Our expertise extends to integration planning, testing, and production-readiness assessment. We can also facilitate seamless handover to manufacturing partners, ensuring a smooth transition from development to market launch.

Whether you require remote collaboration or on-site support, our Australia-wide network of engineers is dedicated to delivering exceptional results. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and discover how we can help you achieve remarkable outcomes.