Software Development for Kirkstall

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 Kirkstall electronic design and Kirkstall 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 Kirkstall and across the Great Ocean Road 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, collaborating seamlessly with clients from diverse industries.

We understand that every business is unique, with specific needs and challenges. Our tailored approach involves in-depth requirements capture, meticulous engineering trade-offs, and meticulous integration planning to ensure seamless execution. We embrace iterative testing and refinement, ensuring your software meets production readiness and exceeds expectations.

Remote collaboration is at the heart of our working methodology, allowing us to support clients across regional and metropolitan areas with ease. We prioritize clear and consistent communication, ensuring you stay informed every step of the way. Our commitment to transparency and collaborative partnerships fosters a lasting and mutually beneficial relationship.

Whether you require a proof-of-concept, prototype refinement, design review, or production-readiness planning, our team can guide you through every stage of the process. We leverage our state-of-the-art prototyping lab to accelerate 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 expertise to every project.

Partner with COLETEK and harness the transformative potential of innovative software solutions tailored to your unique business needs. Let's build something remarkable together.