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 Coolaroo, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative consumer products to market. Our team of experienced engineers and product developers collaborate with clients every step of the way, from initial concept exploration to production-readiness. We leverage our expertise in requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and iteration to deliver exceptional results.
We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the consumer product industry. Our approach is tailored to each project, considering factors such as remote collaboration, periodic design reviews, and support across regional and metropolitan clients. We have successfully completed over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software, demonstrating our ability to translate innovative ideas into tangible products.
Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, brings over 25 years of hands-on experience to the table. He holds dual Bachelor degrees in Mechatronics and Information Technology, and has contributed to notable projects associated with leading institutions like ANU, CSIRO, and NICTA/Data61. COLETEK maintains an in-house prototyping lab, ensuring rapid development, testing, and refinement of your product ideas.
We are committed to transparency and open communication throughout the process. Our collaborative approach fosters a shared understanding of project goals and milestones, ensuring successful product development from concept to market. Whether you require proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK is your trusted partner in consumer product development.
Contact us today to discuss your consumer product development needs and explore how COLETEK 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.