Software Development for Lardner

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 Lardner electronic design and Lardner 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 Lardner, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 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 that every business is unique, with specific needs and challenges. Our agile approach involves thorough requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, and meticulous integration planning to ensure seamless execution. We seamlessly iterate through design reviews, testing, and production-readiness planning, ensuring your software meets and exceeds expectations.

Whether you require a proof-of-concept, prototype refinement, design review, or technical feasibility assessment, our experts can guide you through every step of the process. We prioritize remote collaboration and maintain an Australia-wide support network, ensuring seamless communication and progress throughout your project.

Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Bachelor of Information Technology, bringing over 25 years of hands-on experience to your project. Luke has collaborated with leading institutions like ANU, CSIRO, and NICTA/Data61, demonstrating our commitment to innovation and technical excellence.

Let us partner with you to transform your business through the power of exceptional software development. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discuss your unique needs.