The engineers, developers, and electronics designers at Electronics Design Services for Downside Prototypes & Products bring together more than 50 years of combined experience in electronic circuit design, PCB layout, and embedded systems development, serving clients across Australia and internationally. From concept to prototype, we specialize in delivering complete electronic product development services—whether you need a simple microcontroller-based design or a complex, multilayer system with custom firmware and PC software integration.
Our core competencies include digital electronics, embedded software (firmware), wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa, Wi-Fi), wireless charging solutions, and sensor/actuator interfacing. We design for real-world connectivity—linking your product to PCs, custom LCDs, industrial control systems, and cloud-based platforms.
Whether you're creating a new IoT device, an industrial automation controller, or a wearable electronic product, our team can assist from initial concept and schematic capture to PCB prototyping, firmware development, and final product testing. We are fluent in embedded platforms such as STM32, ESP32, Atmel AVR, ARM Cortex-M, and work with real-time operating systems and Linux-based embedded environments.
Our electronic design capabilities are complemented by compliance with globally recognized standards. We develop to the following IEEE and IPC standards for quality, reliability, and consistency in both prototyping and production stages:
Our CTO, Luke Cole, brings extensive experience in applied robotics and GPS-based automation systems. He previously worked as a "Robotics Engineer" at Hemisphere GPS, where he developed auto-guidance solutions for agricultural vehicles such as tractors and quadbikes.
Luke also contributed to advanced location-tracking technologies during his time at Location Aware Technologies (433), developing indoor positioning systems for commercial and industrial use. He has worked on cutting-edge research projects for Australia's most prestigious institutions, including NICTA, CSIRO, and the ANU Robotics Systems Lab, led by Prof. Alex Zelinsky.
Lance Cole has also worked at NICTA and brings deep experience in high-reliability hardware development. He previously worked for a defense technology contractor building advanced military systems, including contributions to the EOS project, where he helped engineer components for the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) used by the US military.
Our knowledge base began in New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), but we now primarily serve clients across East Coast Queensland, including Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast. For more details on specific services, explore: Electronic Design, Embedded Systems, and Embedded Linux Development.
Whether you’re a startup bringing a new device to market or an established business looking to upgrade an existing product line, Electronics Design Services for Downside Prototypes & Products is your trusted partner for high-performance, reliable electronic engineering and prototyping services. Contact us today to get started.
COLETEK is proud to operate throughout Downside, New South Wales, Australia, providing trusted engineering and product development solutions to local businesses seeking reliability, collaboration, and capability. With over two decades of experience in establishing innovative products and services, our multidisciplinary team has earned a national reputation for delivering exceptional results.
As a company founded in 2001, we have developed an enviable track record of serving clients across various industries, including those based in Downside, New South Wales, Australia. Our expertise lies in working closely with businesses like yours to understand their unique needs and challenges, then leveraging our skills and knowledge to develop tailored solutions that drive success.
COLETEK's commitment to excellence is built on a foundation of reliability, innovation, and collaboration. We recognize that every business operates within a distinct context, which is why we take the time to understand your specific goals, constraints, and opportunities. By doing so, we can develop solutions that meet your unique requirements and help you stay ahead of the curve.
In Downside, New South Wales, Australia, we believe that businesses like yours are the backbone of our community. That's why we're dedicated to supporting local entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and innovators through our engineering and product development capabilities. Whether you're launching a new product line, expanding your operations, or entering new markets, you need reliable partners who can help you succeed. At COLETEK, we're committed to being that trusted partner for businesses in Downside, New South Wales, Australia.
By leveraging our national expertise and localized knowledge, we can help you overcome the challenges facing local businesses in Downside, New South Wales, Australia. We understand the complexities of operating within regional markets and are prepared to address specific regulatory requirements, infrastructure constraints, and logistical considerations that may affect your operations.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
Intuitive, innovative & efficient are three words that would appropriately describe the COLETEK service. Luke and the team at COLETEK have taken our concepts to the next level.
COLETEK have provided one to one communication throughout the development process and gone above and beyond in bringing our ideas closer to becoming a reality! Luke's expertise and knowledge with computer software and electronics is Jedi like, but what I liked most about working with him was his willingness and ability to think outside of the box.
I was grateful to find Luke Cole at COLETEK in the early days of an invention idea. He was very patient and generous with information to guide me along the way. And even though I did not preceed with my project, I would still recommend his services. Thank you.
I have been working closely with COLETEK for the past 6 years now, and I must say, it is a success story :-). I highly respect their team, they are a pleasure to work with and top skilled professionals. In addition to their top Technical service, their customer service is brilliant and it is a rare find. Their PCB repair rework skills are top notch and a rare find in this industry. I have been working in the IT industry for the past 20 years in various fields and seen it all so I can say with certainty that they are the best around and I am looking forward to keep working with them in the future.
I recently discovered COLETEK after I accidently managed to fry the PCB on my hard drive. The drive contained 13 years worth family photos and wasn't comfortable sending it off where it could be damaged more or lost in the post. After spending hours researching and emailing different data recovery companies, I decided on COLETEK. Luke was very helpful and let me know the estimated costs up front, and was able to quickly do the repairs necessary to get my drive running like new again. I was able to back up the whole drive and the bill ended up cheaper than the original quote. I can highly recommend them and have already sent a friend to get their drive repaired too.
Over five years, we've partnered with COLETEK to deliver a sensational end-to-end product. Their expertise across hardware and software development has streamlined and expedited our project to market, achieving great success.
As the proprietor a DIY environmentally pest control products business I have been more then impressed with COLETEK's design capability and professionalism in assisting to realise an idea into reality. From concept, CAD drawings, 3D modelling, alterations right through to the finished product. I am extremely happy with our new termite control product. I have no hesitation in recommending COLETEK's services.