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.
COLETEK empowers businesses in Chintin, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative consumer products to market. Our proven track record spans over 20 years, supporting startups and established brands alike in diverse industries. We understand the unique challenges of developing consumer-facing products and have honed our expertise in requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and iteration.
Our team works collaboratively with clients, leveraging remote collaboration tools and Australia-wide support to deliver exceptional results. We delve deep into the project, from initial discovery and design decisions to prototyping, iteration, and production-readiness planning. We seamlessly navigate the complexities of bringing innovative products to life, ensuring seamless handover to clients at every stage.
Whether you require assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK is your trusted partner. Our expertise spans various technical areas, including requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, and testing and iteration. We have successfully delivered over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to innovation.
Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Bachelor of Information Technology, bringing over 25 years of hands-on experience to every project. Luke has collaborated with leading organizations such as ANU, CSIRO, NICTA/Data61, Seeing Machines, and Hemisphere GPS / BEELINE, solidifying his position as a respected industry expert. COLETEK's accolades include Good Design Awards for product innovation, recognizing our unwavering commitment to exceptional outcomes.
Partner with COLETEK and harness the power of innovative consumer product development in Chintin, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how we can help you bring your vision to life.
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.