Mechatronics Prototyping for Maindample

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 Maindample, Shepparton Central North, Victoria, Australia, to innovate and bring groundbreaking products to market through our comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software, collaborating seamlessly with clients from diverse industries.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your project goals and technical requirements. We then work closely with you to capture requirements, refine design decisions, and develop prototypes rapidly. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates continuous testing, iteration, and refinement throughout the process. We prioritize open communication and collaboration, offering periodic design reviews and updates to ensure your complete involvement.

Whether you need to validate the feasibility of an idea, refine your design, or prepare for production, our mechatronics prototyping services are tailored to your specific needs. We can assist with tasks such as proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, technical feasibility assessments, and production-readiness planning. Our Australia-wide support network enables us to collaborate effectively with clients across regional and metropolitan areas.

At COLETEK, we are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. 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. With over 25 years of hands-on experience, Luke has contributed to numerous projects associated with leading organizations such as ANU, CSIRO, NICTA/Data61, and Seeing Machines.

Let us join you on your journey to bring your innovative ideas to life. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how we can help you achieve remarkable results.