Watlow, the industrial thermal systems specialist, will showcase its latest intelligent control and power management technologies at SPS 2025 in Nuremberg, signalling a push towards more connected and efficient manufacturing.
At the heart of Watlow’s exhibition is its Edge Process Management (EPM) Data platform, a distributed, data-centric system designed to bring intelligence to the Edge of industrial operations. The platform allows manufacturers to consolidate control architectures, enhance process efficiency, and make faster, data-driven decisions, while maintaining cybersecurity and data integrity.
Sébastien Girard, Industrials Commercial Director Europe at Watlow, described EPM Data as “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.”
EPM Data provides an integrated environment for real-time monitoring and control, supporting compliance with global regulations including AMS2750, CQI9, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and EudraLex Annex 11. The platform features touchscreen HMIs, modular I/O, and multi-protocol connectivity, allowing seamless integration across plant and enterprise networks. Patented precision input technology and tamper-resistant file formats ensure data accuracy and support full audit trails.
Alongside EPM Data, Watlow is introducing the PowerNode controller, a compact multi-loop temperature and power controller designed to reduce panel footprint and wiring complexity. With four independent temperature loops, integrated power control outputs, and daisy-chained Ethernet communication with PoE support, the device aims to simplify system design while improving operational connectivity.
Watlow’s stand will also feature an integrated thermal loop demonstration, highlighting the coordination between heating elements, controllers, and data analytics to improve energy efficiency and process consistency in industrial environments.
The company emphasises that these technologies form part of a broader strategy to decarbonise industrial heating. By replacing fossil fuel systems with advanced electric solutions, manufacturers can reduce energy consumption and emissions while maintaining process reliability.
Watlow, founded in 1922, has grown into a global leader in electric heating solutions and thermal management, holding more than 1,100 patents and employing over 4,000 staff across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its portfolio spans process and power control, heating, sensing, automation, and data management software, all aimed at improving energy efficiency and supporting the transition to low-carbon manufacturing.
