Mechatronics Prototyping for Appin

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).

As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK is committed to empowering local businesses across Appin, Victoria, Australia with cutting-edge solutions to thrive in today's fast-paced market. Our team of experts has decades of experience in delivering innovative products and services that drive success and create positive impacts on the community. Based in Appin, Victoria, Australia, we understand the unique challenges faced by regional businesses and are dedicated to providing tailored support that addresses their specific needs. From product design to engineering development, and from prototyping to production, our capabilities span a wide range, enabling us to collaborate with clients from various industries to bring their innovative ideas to life. Our extensive experience in operating throughout Australia has granted us a deep understanding of the diverse market requirements, allowing us to develop solutions that cater to the specific needs of each region. We've built strong relationships with businesses across Appin, Victoria, Australia and beyond, fostering a culture of trust, reliability, and open communication. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as a trusted engineering and product development partner for ambitious entrepreneurs and established companies alike. What sets us apart is our dedication to understanding the intricacies of each client's business and industry. By leveraging our expertise in multiple disciplines, we identify opportunities to create value-added products and services that drive growth, efficiency, and competitiveness. Our passion lies in empowering businesses like yours to achieve remarkable success through innovative engineering solutions. If you're a business owner or entrepreneur in Appin, Victoria, Australia looking for a trusted partner to help bring your vision to life, look no further. Let us leverage our expertise and capabilities to support your growth ambitions. Contact Us