Industrial
technology.
Done right.
Althera designs custom technology solutions for industry in Lecco and across Italy: PLC programming, industrial robotics, custom software and secure networks.
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What we do
Our services
PLC programming, robotics, custom software, networking and OT cybersecurity — from factory floor to server room.
Platforms & technologies we work with
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Blog
Latest articles
Cyber Resilience Act for machine builders: who it affects and what to do
EU Regulation 2024/2847 introduces cybersecurity obligations for products with digital elements. For industrial machine builders the topic is far from abstract: it covers PLCs, HMIs, gateways, connected sensors and the software that ships with them.
OPC UA on the plant floor: real benefits and security implications
Practical differences between OPC DA and OPC UA, client/server and pub/sub communication models, certificate-based security, firewall and segmentation impact, and real adoption limits on existing plants.
OT backup and disaster recovery: what to actually save in a Siemens plant
Hardening an engineering station running TIA Portal
Secure remote access to industrial plants: common mistakes and proper architecture
OT network segmentation: how to separate PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and maintenance access
IEC 62443 explained for system integrators and OEMs
NIS2 for OT: a practical checklist for industrial plants
Technologies & platforms
About us
Technical expertise
at the service of
your business
Althera is an engineering company based in Lecco, specialising in the integration of industrial and IT technologies. We work with manufacturing companies, SMEs and installers looking for a reliable partner for complex projects.
Our approach is pragmatic: we listen to the problem, design the right solution and deliver it working. No over-engineering, no unnecessary costs.
Field experience
Years of work on real installations.
Open source first
No vendor lock-in.
OT + IT integrated
Factory and office that communicate.
Ongoing support
Post-installation assistance.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What services does Althera offer in Lecco?
Which PLC brands do you program?
Do you program industrial robots?
Which areas do you serve?
Do you offer post-installation support and maintenance?
What sets you apart from other automation companies?
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