Software solutions W
atlow has announced the launch of its Edge Process Management (EPM) platform, a new class of scalable
architecture that brings together data management, process control and automation for temperature- driven operations in regulated industries. The first release within the platform, EPM Data, introduces a new approach to managing process records, capturing and structuring data at the point of measurement to create secure, time-aligned digital records that support compliance, audit readiness and evidence-based decision-making. The platform is designed as a modular, distributed platform that unifies data, control and automation in a single architecture, enabling manufacturers to move beyond fragmented systems and legacy chart recorders towards a consistent approach to process management across assets, sites and regulatory environments. “The process record has effectively become part of the product,” says Chris Mooney, industrial controls segment director at Watlow. “With EPM Data, and the broader platform behind it, we are giving customers a trusted, time-stamped record created at the point of measurement, designed for daily operations and audit readiness, without adding system complexity.”
EPM Data is engineered to deliver records that stand up to scrutiny, whether for internal review, regulatory inspection or customer audit. By creating a consistent, tamper-resistant source of truth, it enables teams to defend process performance, resolve issues and maintain confidence in data over time. This is designed for environments where process records must withstand audit scrutiny, support investigations and provide defensible evidence across sites and over time.
The solution is suited to industries including metals, heat treatment, life sciences, power generation, water and wastewater, environmental monitoring, and food and beverage.
WATLOW LAUNCHES PLATFORM FOR TRUSTED PROCESS RECORDS IN REGULATED INDUSTRIES
Key capabilities include:
High-precision inputs with field calibration accuracy suitable for demanding standards such as AMS2750 and CQI-9
Secure, tamper-resistant records designed to support regulatory requirements including FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11
A consistent process record that can be used by operations, quality and audit teams for review, approval and long-term retention
The initial EPM Data release includes panel- mounted devices and review software designed to fit into existing industrial environments and scale from individual assets to enterprise deployments:
EPM-07, a compact system suited to smaller furnaces, ovens, and skids
EPM-15, designed for larger or multizone systems with higher channel requirements
Data Reviewer software environment allows users to visualise and interpret historical process data, supporting review, approval, and audit workflows, with optional audit trail and electronic signature functionality.
“It gives operations teams real-time visibility and provides quality teams with records they can rely on months or years later,” Mooney adds. “EPM Data is built for customers whose process records must stand up to serious questions, whether in front of an auditor, during an investigation or when resolving a customer claim,” says Stan Breitlow, director of Control Product Solutions and Chief Systems Designer at Watlow.
EPM Data represents the first step in a broader platform roadmap, with additional modular capabilities planned to extend the architecture across larger and more complex, distributed systems.
Watlow
www.watlow.com 42 September 2026 Instrumentation Monthly
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