Development, series production and distribution of hardware, software and accessories for the Commodore Amiga
Alinea Computer Torsten Hees und Simon Neumann GbR
Wehrheim (headquarters)New on Amplifa
We are Alinea Computer
Alinea Computer is a company founded in 2004 in Wehrheim that specializes in the development, production and distribution of products for the Commodore Amiga. The interdisciplinary team of computer scientists and electrical engineers develops its own retro hardware – from small expansions to complex developments – and manufactures it in its own manufactory as well as in industrial series production with professional partners. In addition to its own developments, licensed hardware from developers from the Amiga community as well as vetted open-source projects are produced and distributed. The portfolio also includes hardware and software distribution, an online shop with over 800 products, an EPROM and FlashRom programming service, assembly, beta testing and Level 1 support via its own Support Center. The company is WEEE-registered and present as an exhibitor at Amiga trade fairs and events. The location is Geschwister-Scholl-Str. 26 in 61273 Wehrheim.
- Site
- Wehrheim
- Processes
- Hardware development for the Amiga computer (in-house developments from small expansions to, Series production of retro hardware (own manufactory, series production via professional, EPROM and FlashRom programming service (with Amiga Kickstarts or customer data), Assembly and beta testing of hardware and software (as a distribution partner if required), Development and production of own retro hardware, Hardware distribution (licensed models, WEEE registration), Software distribution, EPROM and FlashRom programming service
- Materials
- EPROM chips, FlashRom chips
- Founded
- 2004
- Industries
- Retro computing / Amiga community, Hardware for Commodore Amiga, Amiga software and games
- 01
In-house hardware development
- 02
Licensing of developer and open-source hardware
- 03
Series production (own manufactory and professional partners)
- 04
Assembly and beta testing
- 05
Distribution via online shop and specialized retail
- 06
Support Center and Level 1 support
Development & Production
EPROM chips
Programming with Amiga Kickstarts or customer data as part of the programming service.
FlashRom chips
Programming service for FlashRom chips with Amiga Kickstarts or customer data.
Locations
Wehrheim
DEHeadquarters with development, manufactory and distribution
In-House Developments & Hardware
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware development for the Amiga computer (in-house developments from small expansions toEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Series production of retro hardware (own manufactory, series production via professionalAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| EPROM and FlashRom programming service (with Amiga Kickstarts or customer data)Other | – | – | – | – | EPROM, FlashRom |
| Assembly and beta testing of hardware and software (as a distribution partner if required)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Company History
- 2004
Founding of Alinea Computer GbR by Ricco Clemens (now Ricco Roßberg) and Simon Neumann; initially Amiga software for AmigaOS 4 (AmiPhoto, ANotice), online shop, distribution, web design and printing
- 2006
Takeover of the distribution of Amiga products from Haage & Partner (including AmigaWriter, ArtEffect, StormC, Pagestream); licensing of source code
- 2007
Introduction of the Support Center (in-house development) for product registration and updates
- 2009
Ricco Clemens leaves the company as partner and managing director; Torsten Hees takes over and becomes a co-owner
- 2014
Production and distribution of the officially licensed AmigaOS Strand Boingball (sold out since 2024)
- 2020
First production of licensed and open-source Amiga hardware in the company's own manufactory
- 2021
First own hardware developments (Rainer Wahler), first industrial series production
- 2023
Complete focus on the Amiga business; photography, web design and printing divisions closed; expansion of production and development