Software Development for Thornton

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 Thornton electronic design and Thornton 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 Thornton, Shepparton Central North, 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 the unique challenges faced by businesses in the region. Our approach emphasizes close collaboration, leveraging remote tools and physical presence when appropriate. We seamlessly navigate across regional and metropolitan areas to ensure seamless project execution. Whether you require a proof-of-concept, prototype refinement, design review, or production-readiness planning, we are here to guide you through every step of the process.

Our expertise spans the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to integration planning, testing, and handover. We prioritize iterative development, incorporating feedback and refining our approach to deliver exceptional results. Our in-house prototyping lab enables rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement.

We are driven by a desire to collaborate with clients and deliver impactful solutions that align with their business goals. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and a Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development from ANU. He has contributed to projects associated with leading organizations such as ANU, CSIRO, NICTA/Data61, Seeing Machines, and Hemisphere GPS / BEELINE.

Let us partner with you to transform your software vision into reality. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discuss your specific needs.