Watlow will be showcasing its latest intelligent control and power management technologies at the upcoming trade event SPS 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany. The company will also demonstrate its Edge Process Management Data platform and Powernode controller at the show.
Watlow will present its latest intelligent control and power management technologies at SPS 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany. As part of its vision for the Factory of the Future, Watlow will demonstrate how its Edge Process Management (EPM) Data platform and Powernode controller enable manufacturers to simplify control architectures, improve process efficiency, and achieve smarter, data-driven production, mentions the firm.
Central to Watlow’s vision for the Factory of the Future is a commitment to decarbonization through the electrification of industrial heating. By replacing fossil fuel-based systems with advanced electric solutions, manufacturers can significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions while enhancing process reliability and control. At the centre of Watlow’s stand, visitors will discover EPM Data, a cutting-edge, data-centric, and distributed platform that connects machines, people, and processes. By bringing intelligence to the edge, where information is generated, EPM Data empowers operators to make faster and better-informed decisions while maintaining robust data integrity and cybersecurity, adds the company.
EPM Data provides an integrated environment for data management and process visibility. With intuitive touchscreen HMIs, the platform supports real-time monitoring and control, helping manufacturers enhance efficiency and ensure compliance across regulated and industrial environments. Designed to support digital transformation, it combines modular I/O, a common configuration environment, and multi-protocol connectivity to integrate seamlessly across plant and enterprise networks, shares the firm.
Key features of EPM Data include ease of compliance with global regulations such as AMS2750, CQI9, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, Eudralex Annex 11, and ISPE Gamp 5 Second Edition, Category 3. Data accuracy and integrity are maintained through patented precision input technology and a tamper-resistant file format that supports full audit trails to meet the requirements of standards such as FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and SAE AMS2750. Real-time analytics and batch validation functionality are designed to simplify compliance and improve process performance. Visitors will be able to experience interactive demonstrations of the platform’s data visualization and diagnostic capabilities.
According to the company, EPM Data represents a major step in connecting process data and operational control. By combining edge intelligence, real-time analytics, and a secure digital framework, manufacturers can improve productivity, reduce downtime, and enhance product quality across their operations.
Complementing the EPM platform, Watlow will also introduce its new Powernode controller, an integrated multi-loop temperature and smart power controller designed to simplify system design, reduce wiring complexity, and minimize panel footprint. Featuring four independent temperature control loops and power control outputs, the Powernode controller merges temperature and power control in one compact device. Daisy-chained Ethernet communication supports supervisory control and inter-module data sharing, reducing build time and wiring errors. The Ethernet also provides POE (Power over Ethernet), further reducing wiring requirements, explains the firm.
Together, the EPM platform and Powernode controller form a unified approach to process and power management. They exemplify Watlow’s commitment to simplifying automation while enabling greater connectivity and control for customers in complex manufacturing environments, shares the company.
Watlow will also feature its integrated thermal loop, illustrating how data, control, and heating technologies work together to create a responsive and efficient system. The display will show how coordination between the controller and heating elements delivers greater accuracy, consistency, and energy efficiency in demanding industrial environments. It will include several of Watlow’s high-performance heaters.
