Bringing together interdisciplinary data offers companies great opportunities to find new and efficient solutions that provide answers to developing customer demands. From November 8-10, COPA-DATA will present various cross-disciplinary application examples of the zenon software platform from production, infrastructure, and laboratory automation at the SPS Trade Fair in Nuremberg in Hall 7, Booth 590.

The diversification of the global energy mix has posed new challenges to substation operators. Effectively collecting and using data is valuable for monitoring and control, and accurate load flow data is key in supporting grid operations.

Industrial software vendor, COPA-DATA has released zenon 11, the latest iteration of its intelligent software platform for industrial and energy sites. The new version introduces the powerful MTP Suite, a game-changing tool that enables modular production. zenon 11 is now available for automotive, food and beverage, life sciences and energy applications.

When selecting system partners for its automation solutions, Merck attaches the greatest importance to open platforms and the independence of individual applications.

Industrial software developer, COPA-DATA has launched a ground-breaking Module Type Package (MTP) Suite as part of its zenon software platform. Plug and produce with zenon and MTP. To introduce this technology to the life sciences and process industries, COPA-DATA will deliver a free MTP with zenon webinar on May 3, 2022, at 8.00am and 3.00pm GMT. Attendees should register their interest in advance on the COPA-DATA website.

Managing the energy crisis in UK manufacturing.

Future-oriented energy automation. Low-carbon energy transition confronts the power industry with great challenges.

As part of the Renewable Energy Directive, the European Commission (EC) has proposed an increased target for renewable energy generation, aiming to represent 40 per cent of Europe’s total energy supply by 2030 up from a previous goal of 32 per cent. Here, I examine the need for digital substations to prepare for the grid of the future.

COPA-DATA closes the year 2021 with a revenue increase of 18.5 per cent. The business accredits its growth to the transformation towards sustainable production and ever advancing digitalization in industry. In 2021, the company surpassed its record result from 54 million euros in 2020 to global group sales worth 64 million euros.

Are wind farm communications where they need to be?