MECT S.r.l.

Mect S.r.l. is an Italian company founded in 1982, specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of electronic devices and embedded systems for industrial automation.

Based in Alpignano (Turin), Italy, Mect combines in-house hardware, firmware, and software engineering with prototyping, manufacturing, and direct technical support.
The company's product portfolio includes Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human- Machine Interfaces (HMIs), industrial Linux Panel PCs, Web Panels, Single Board Computers (SBCs), and integrated I/O modules.

These solutions enable industrial machine control, process automation, data acquisition, visualization, and remote connection and monitoring.
With over 40 years of experience, Mect develops both standard products and fully customized electronic solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), serving a wide range of industrial sectors. Its expertise in ARM-based embedded architectures, Linux systems, industrial connectivity, and open-source software enables the development of flexible, scalable, and reliable electronic platforms. By managing design, development, and manufacturing internally, Mect supports customers throughout the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and prototyping to industrial production.

Within the framework of the ALPIS consortium, Mect contributes specialized expertise in embedded electronics, industrial automation, and electronic system integration across the following key technology domains:

• Embedded Electronic Design and Hardware/Firmware Development: Design and development of custom electronic boards and embedded control systems integrating ARMbased microprocessors, microcontrollers, digital and analog I/O, and industrial communication interfaces. Mect combines electronic hardware design with firmware and software development to transform semiconductor-based technologies into functional industrial products. These capabilities support the implementation of customized electronic architectures for machine control, monitoring, and intelligent industrial equipment.
• Industrial Automation, PLC and HMI Integration: Development of compact and integrated automation platforms combining programmable logic control, touchscreen Human-Machine Interfaces, and local or distributed I/O. Mect's solutions support industrial control applications through open-source development environments, IEC 61131-3 PLC programming, and industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethercat and Profinet. Integrated control and visualization architectures simplify machine design, reduce hardware complexity, and facilitate the development of advanced industrial equipment.
• ARM-Based Embedded Linux Systems and Edge Computing: Design and manufacturing of industrial Linux Panel PCs, Web Panels, and Single Board Computers
  based on ARM architectures, including Raspberry Pi Compute Module platforms. These systems provide computing capabilities for industrial applications, including real-time data acquisition, local processing, industrial connectivity, and edge computing. Support for technologies such as Linux, Python, C/C++, MQTT, and OPC UA enables integration with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) infrastructures and connected manufacturing systems.
• Custom Electronic Solutions, Prototyping and Industrialization: Development of application-specific electronic systems through an integrated process covering requirements analysis, hardware and PCB design, firmware and software development, prototyping, functional validation, and industrial manufacturing. Mect's in-house engineering and production capabilities support OEM customers in adapting electronic products to specific functional, mechanical, and communication requirements, enabling the transition from initial design to repeatable production.
• Industrial Connectivity, Remote Monitoring and Data Acquisition: Development and integration of electronic control and monitoring systems capable of collecting, processing, and exchanging industrial data. Through its embedded platforms and proprietary sMily remote connection and monitoring solution, Mect supports remote access, machine supervision, and connected industrial applications. These capabilities contribute to the digitalization of manufacturing equipment, improved operational visibility, and the integration of intelligent electronic devices into industrial environments.

Through these capabilities, Mect provides the ALPIS ecosystem with expertise in transforming semiconductor-based technologies and electronic designs into complete, functional, and industrially deployable systems.

By combining embedded hardware and software engineering, industrial automation, electronic product customization, and in-house manufacturing, Mect contributes to bridging the gap between advanced semiconductor technologies and their practical application in industrial machinery, intelligent control systems, and connected manufacturing equipment. This expertise complements the consortium's semiconductor design, manufacturing, packaging, and testing capabilities, strengthening the integration of advanced electronic technologies into the European industrial value chain.