COLETEK delivers powerful, reliable software solutions that drive real-world products — from bare-metal firmware to full-stack cloud-integrated systems. Whether you’re building a new product, upgrading a legacy system, or integrating sensors and control systems, we’ve got the experience and infrastructure to make it happen.
Our development pipeline is tightly integrated with our Appleby electronic design and Appleby mechatronics services — meaning we don’t just “write code,” we bring physical products to life. Agile methods, version control, CI/CD, and rigorous hardware-in-the-loop testing are all standard.
Need software built around your hardware? Get in touch with our team today.
Custom firmware and application software — built in-house for real-world deployment.
At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Appleby and the surrounding region to harness the power of innovative software solutions. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully delivered over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software, collaborating seamlessly with clients from diverse industries.
We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the North West Slopes region. Our approach is tailored to address your specific requirements, whether you need to enhance existing software systems, develop new digital products, or optimize your business processes. We leverage our expertise in requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and iteration to deliver robust and reliable solutions.
Our collaborative and transparent working style ensures regular communication and periodic design reviews to ensure your complete involvement throughout the process. We seamlessly support clients across regional and metropolitan areas, leveraging remote collaboration tools and Australia-wide infrastructure to deliver exceptional outcomes.
From proof-of-concept work to production-readiness planning, our comprehensive services cover every stage of your software development journey. We maintain an in-house prototyping lab to expedite hardware and software development, testing, and refinement. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Bachelor of Information Technology, bringing over 25 years of industry experience to every project.
Let us partner with you to transform your business through the power of innovative software solutions. Contact COLETEK today and schedule a consultation to discuss your specific needs and explore how we can help you achieve your business goals.
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.
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.