Mechatronics Prototyping for Shepparton North

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 Shepparton North, Shepparton & Central North, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative products and solutions to life through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers and product developers collaborate with you to refine your ideas, translate them into tangible prototypes, and iterate rapidly towards production readiness.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with thorough requirements capture and analysis. We delve into the technical feasibility of your project, considering factors such as design trade-offs, integration planning, and testing methodologies. This ensures a smooth and efficient development journey from concept to production-readiness.

We understand the importance of collaboration in regional areas like Shepparton North. Our team can seamlessly work with clients both remotely and on-site, facilitating periodic design reviews and effective communication throughout the process. We are also adept at supporting clients across metropolitan and regional areas, ensuring seamless logistics and deployment of prototypes.

Our extensive experience encompasses various project types, including proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, and technical feasibility assessments. We have successfully delivered over 150 R&D and new product development projects for clients across hardware and software domains.

At COLETEK, we are driven by a commitment to innovation and excellence. Our work has been recognized with prestigious awards like the Good Design Award for product innovation. 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, and has contributed to notable industry collaborations.