Do you need help with an embedded system? Our team has been working with Embedded Systems since the early 1990s. During this time we have worked with microcontroller (MCU) and Micro-Processor Unit (MPU) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP), such as STM32F4, MSP430, Atmel, PIC, LPC and ARM. We are use to working with COTS devices such as OMAP, BeagleBone Black, Raspberry Pi and Arduino or in-house custom embedded systems. We have also had experience rolling our own real-time operating systems, however still prefer to use COTS such as RTLinux, VxWorks, RTOS and GreenHill. We also consider ourselves Linux experts due to our experience with the Linux kernel, filesystem and extensive knowledge and experience of Linux command line tools and packages. Using the embedded system to read sensors and/or control motors in real-time via various signal processing methods is a very common task for us.
So if you need a custom embedded system built from scatch, or just need further work on an existing embedded system, feel free to contact us. We have much experience designing circuits with MCU's, MPU's or DSP alone using ti.com Design Tools for buck-boost converters, lowpass/highpass filters, and power management IC (PMIC). And when it comes to loading the operating system (possible real-time based) and writting the firware/software, we have that all covered too - programming is also one of our strengths.
Electronics is an art our team has been working with since childhood (from building kits from Dicksmith, Tandy, and Jaycar to designing digital electronic keypads). Since then, we have maintained a constant update of knowledge and experience on the topic, since most of our projects involve either building a circuit from scatch, reviewing circuit designs, programming for target microcontrollers, and/or reworking pre-built PCB's for various needs such as bypassing/hacking solutions, or replacing broken components.
Our primary developer Luke Cole has a history as the "go to man" for many colleagues, and is well known to have "a knack for making things work". To learn more about Luke see his LinkedIn page or personal home page.
The CTO of COLETEK (Luke Cole) originally worked for Hemisphere GPS as a "Robotics Engineer" implementing auto-guidance solutions for agriculture tractors and quadbikes.
Luke Cole also worked at Location Aware Technologies (433) developing indoor tracking devices. And also worked for leading research institutes such as NICTA, CSIRO and ANU Robotics System Lab (lead by Alex Zelinsky).
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).
At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Newry, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, to harness the transformative power of embedded systems. Our seasoned engineers have extensive experience in developing custom-tailored solutions for diverse industries, encompassing everything from ruggedized devices for remote environments to precision control systems for mission-critical applications.
Our comprehensive approach to embedded systems development starts with thorough understanding of your unique needs and challenges. We collaborate closely with you to refine project requirements, explore innovative technologies, and establish clear design goals. Our iterative process involves prototyping, testing, and refinement to ensure your final product meets and exceeds expectations.
We leverage our expertise in MCU selection, firmware architecture, real-time behaviour, and communication interfaces to deliver robust and reliable embedded systems. Our team has a proven track record in hardware/firmware bring-up, field testing, and production-readiness, ensuring a seamless transition from development to deployment.
Whether you require low-power instrumentation for environmental monitoring or connected embedded products for industrial automation, our team can assist you every step of the way. We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and fostering strong partnerships with our clients.
For projects where reliability and practical field constraints matter, our experience in deploying embedded systems to remote or harsh environments proves invaluable. We understand the unique challenges associated with such deployments and can provide tailored solutions to ensure optimal performance under demanding conditions.
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.