Software Development for Forbes

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 Software Development Expertise

• Embedded Systems: Real-time firmware (C/C++, ARM, STM32, ESP32, AVR, RISC-V)
• Desktop Applications: Cross-platform apps for Linux, Windows, and macOS
• Mobile Development: iOS / Android native and hybrid apps
• IoT & Edge Software: MQTT, LoRa, Zigbee, CANbus, wireless sensor stacks
• Control Systems: PID, state machines, signal filtering, cascade loops
• AI & Computer Vision: YOLO, OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite, Jetson & Pi integration
• Backend APIs & DevOps: Node.js, Python, Docker, NGINX, SQL/NoSQL
• UI/UX & HMI: React, Electron, GTK, Qt, LVGL, custom dashboards
• Advanced Shell Scripting: `bash`, `awk`, `sed`, automation pipelines

From Prototype to Production

Our development pipeline is tightly integrated with our Forbes electronic design and Forbes 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 Forbes, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, to harness the power of innovative software solutions. Our team of experienced engineers thrives on tackling complex challenges and delivering tailored software that meets your unique needs.

We understand that every business is different, which is why we take a collaborative approach to software development. We work closely with you to understand your business goals, challenges, and technical requirements. This allows us to tailor our solutions to seamlessly integrate with your existing workflows and infrastructure.

From requirements capture to design decisions, prototyping, iteration, testing, and production-readiness planning, we guide you through every step of the process. Our engineers are skilled in various technical areas, including requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, and testing and iteration.

We believe in the importance of remote collaboration and Australia-wide support. Our team is geographically dispersed, enabling us to work seamlessly with clients across regional and metropolitan areas. This flexibility ensures that you receive the best possible service regardless of your location.

Whether you need a proof-of-concept for a new product, refinement of an existing prototype, or comprehensive production-readiness planning, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We have delivered over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software, and our work has been recognized with Good Design Awards.