Whether you're building a connected consumer gadget, an elegant wearable, or an intelligent home device, our team has the expertise and track record to bring your vision to life.
COLETEK combines deep technical knowledge with an eye for design and usability. From startups to established brands, we’ve helped develop award-winning consumer products that are both functional and delightful to use.
We support every stage — from concept and industrial design, to electronics and embedded firmware, through to app development and manufacturing handover. With a multidisciplinary team, we deliver polished, production-ready solutions across consumer markets.
At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Paradise, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative consumer products to life. Our team of experienced engineers and product developers have a proven track record of delivering successful projects across hardware and software.
We understand the unique challenges and opportunities of developing consumer products in this region. Our approach is tailored to the specific needs of your business, considering factors such as remote collaboration, periodic design reviews, and support across regional and metropolitan clients.
From initial requirements capture to production-readiness planning, we guide you through every step of the process. Our iterative approach involves prototyping, iteration, testing, and refinement to ensure your product meets your expectations. We leverage our in-house prototyping lab to accelerate the development process and bring your ideas to life quickly.
Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, brings over 25 years of experience to COLETEK. He has contributed to notable projects associated with leading institutions such as ANU, CSIRO, and NICTA/Data61. With a strong background in Mechatronics and Software Development, Luke is well-equipped to lead your consumer product development journey.
COLETEK has a proven track record of delivering successful consumer product development projects for clients across various industries. Our work has been recognized with Good Design Awards for product innovation. We are confident that our expertise and commitment to excellence can help you achieve remarkable results.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
Working with Luke has been a standout experience. His technical ability is second to none, and he brings a level of dedication and professionalism that makes every project genuinely enjoyable to be part of. Highly recommended.
COLETEK proved to be the perfect choice to help us kick our project off. Their analysis of the problem we presented with them with, and their suggestions for the most efficient and effective way to achieve a solution prevented us wasting time and money heading down the wrong path. I'd recommend COLETEK without any reservations.