Watlow

12001 Lackland Rd
Saint Louis,  63146-4001

United Kingdom
http://www.watlow.com

• Booth: C2401

Welcome to the Watlow Semiconductor Solutions Booth

As a world-class industrial technology and thermal products leader, Watlow® provides comprehensive thermal solutions thermal solutions across the entire semiconductor fab that improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprints. Leveraging our complete range of process and power control, heating, sensing, process automation, data management and data insights software, we partner with our customers to optimize thermal performance, decrease design time and improve the efficiency of products and applications.  

Founded in 1922, Watlow pioneered the use of electric heating solutions to replace costly and hazardous alternatives. Today, we are a leader in providing electric solutions to replace fossil fuel-based heating, a crucial step in reducing harmful carbon emissions. No company is better equipped to help companies reach their energy transition goals. 

 The company holds more than 1,100 patents and employs over 4,000 team members globally. With world-class manufacturing, technology and development centers and sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia, the company continues to grow but our commitment remains the same: Pioneering thermal solutions that power a thriving future. 

 Press Releases

• Unlock Tomorrow’s Semiconductor Manufacturing—Visit Watlow at SEMICON Europa 2025 Booth C2401 (20251008)

  Munich, Germany, 18–21 November 2025 – Watlow, a global leader in industrial thermal systems, invites you to discover the future of semiconductor innovation at SEMICON Europa 2025. At Booth C2401, see first-hand how our industry-leading thermal solutions solve the most critical process challenges facing fabs and sub-fabs - giving you performance, reliability, and sustainability that set your operations apart.

  Our Solutions: Solving Real-World Challenges

  Smart manufacturing doesn’t just mean new hardware—it’s about making your fab faster, cleaner, more productive and less costly. Semiconductor leaders trust Watlow to help them to reduce yield loss through impeccable temperature uniformity, avoiding hotspot-induced defects and the risk of contamination that can upend device performance. Our customers can mitigate downtime with robust technologies featuring predictive analytics, remote support, and built-in fail safes that keep lines running. Find out how we can help you slash energy consumption up to 50% savings in critical heating applications—by replacing legacy systems with ultra-efficient heaters, smart controls, and optimized process design. Come and see our breakthrough solutions, all engineered for today’s demanding environments:

  POWERNODE™ Smart Controls

  Advanced multi-zone temperature management with real-time analytics. Integrate seamless, distributed control across chambers and sub-fabs—enabling precision heating profiles, traceable quality outputs, and automated alarms for faster troubleshooting.

  FLUENT™ Ultra-Efficient Heaters

  Compact, high-power density heating for ultra-fast ramp rates and repeatable manufacturing conditions. Benefit from reduced system size, enhanced safety, and up to 50% lower energy bills—ideal for ALD, CVD, and critical wafer-processing steps.

  ASSURANT SF™ Sub-Fab Systems

  Engineered for process gas delivery and abatement, ASSURANT SF™ ensures contamination control and longevity. Modular by design, these systems integrate easily for tailored solutions, supporting both new fab construction and upgrades within legacy facilities.

  POWERGLIDE™ Pedestal Technologies

  Unmatched thermal uniformity for etch and deposition processes, delivering tight process control and extended tool life. POWERGLIDE™ optimizes wafer temperature during high-throughput operations, improving device yield and minimizing maintenance interventions.

  The Watlow Edge: Partnership and Service

  Choosing Watlow goes beyond buying a product. With global expertise and deep local support, our team works hands-on with you to tailor solutions to your process, whether you’re launching a next-gen fab or enhancing existing tools. Our engineers help diagnose the underlying causes of temperature drift, contamination, and line failure, then co-design solutions that integrate seamlessly into your workflow. Customers can rely on responsive after-sales support and remote diagnostics capability so you can maximize uptime and ROI. All Watlow systems conform to industry standards for connectivity, cybersecurity, and traceability—supporting smarter, data-driven fabs that meet tomorrow’s specifications.

  Exclusive Booth Highlights

  Come and see our connected heater-control platforms: find out more about how our real-time analytics reduce alarms and enable predictive maintenance. Interactive sessions on energy optimization: learn how to cut OpEx and achieve sustainability targets. One-on-one with experts: discuss your unique manufacturing challenges and preview tailored solutions—plus a chance to book private consults on-site. Whether your team faces yield bottlenecks, compliance pressures, energy constraints, or ambitious ramp timelines, Watlow provides answers. Experience proven results, from time-to-market acceleration to measurable cost savings—supported by technologies trusted across the world’s top fabs.

  See Watlow at Booth C2401, SEMICON Europa, Munich. For further information, visit:

  https://www.watlow.com/resources-and-support/events/2025/semicon-europa https://www.eurotherm.com/events/semicon-europa-2025

  About Watlow

   As a world-class industrial technology and thermal products leader, Watlow® provides comprehensive thermal solutions that improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprints. Leveraging our complete range of process and power control, heating, sensing, process automation, data management and data insights software, we partner with our customers to optimize thermal performance, decrease design time and improve the efficiency of products and applications.  

  Founded in 1922, Watlow pioneered the use of electric heating solutions to replace costly and hazardous alternatives. Today, we are a leader in providing electric solutions to replace fossil fuel-based heating, a crucial step in reducing harmful carbon emissions. No company is better equipped to help companies reach their energy transition goals. 

  Watlow holds more than 1,100 patents and employs over 4,000 team members globally. With world-class manufacturing, technology and development centers and sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia, the company continues to grow but our commitment remains the same: Pioneering thermal solutions that power a thriving future.

• Watlow® Opens New Ceramic Technology Center In St. Louis to Develop Advanced Material Solutions for Thermal Management Systems (20251008)

  Watlow® has opened a new Ceramic Technology Center at its St. Louis headquarters today to develop new materials solutions that enhance the company’s advanced thermal management systems for customers in semiconductor, medical devices, life sciences, green energy and other critical industries.

   Located inside Watlow’s Technology and Development Center, the new Ceramic Technology Center is a $6 million, 12,000 square foot conversion of available factory space that will create an initial 10-15 new high-tech jobs plus many more in the coming years, adding to the company’s 600+ employee base in St. Louis and 4300+ employees worldwide.

  “The Ceramic Technology Center will allow us to research and develop the technologies that our customers require, along with the data behind the technologies, so that we can scale and grow the business,” said Rob Gilmore, Watlow’s chief executive officer.  “The team working in this area will be responsible for ceramic research and development of materials and processes to support and enhance our most advanced thermal systems.”

  Advanced ceramics provide a unique combination of material properties utilized in a wide range of demanding thermal management system applications.

  “We take great pride in our investment in research and development of advanced materials in the St. Louis area, which will pave the way for numerous high-tech job opportunities," said Dr. Ashish Bhatnagar, Watlow’s chief technology officer. "The Ceramic Technology Center stands as a cornerstone for our semiconductor and other business units' growth strategy. This facility will empower us to explore and innovate with cutting-edge materials, offering high-value solutions to our customers on a global scale.”

  Watlow received support from several government programs to support its efforts to attract new jobs and build the infrastructure for its new Ceramic Technology Center. A grant of $740,000 from the Jordan Valley Innovation Center was used to help offset the cost of machinery and equipment. Additionally, Watlow will benefit from the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Missouri Works program and Missouri One Start division. The Missouri Works program is a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation. Missouri One Start, a division of the Department of Economic Development, assists eligible businesses with their recruitment and training needs.

   

  About Watlow

  Watlow is a global industrial technology company that uses its world-class engineering expertise, advanced thermal systems, and manufacturing excellence to provide a wide array of temperature control, power control, heater technologies, and temperature sensing platforms. Watlow brings its experience to a broad cross section of industries, including semiconductor processing, environmental chambers, energy processes, diesel emissions, medical and foodservice equipment.

  Since 1922, Watlow has grown in product capability, market experience and global reach. The company holds more than 1,100 patents and employs more than 4,200 team members working in 11 manufacturing facilities and nine technology and development centers in the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. Watlow covers 95 countries through sales and distribution offices around the world.

• Watlow Showcases Edge Intelligence and Power Control Innovations at SPS 2025 (20251008)

  Nuremberg, Germany, 25–27 November 2025 – Watlow, a global leader in industrial thermal systems, will present its latest intelligent control and power management technologies at SPS 2025 in Nuremberg. 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.

  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.

  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.

  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 visualisation and diagnostic capabilities.

  “EPM Data represents a major step in connecting process data and operational control,” said Sébastien Girard, Executive Director Europe at Watlow. “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 minimise panel footprint. Featuring four independent temperature control loops and 10 A fan-cooled triac 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.

  “Together, the EPM platform and POWERNODE  controller form a unified approach to process and power management,” added Girard. “They exemplify Watlow’s commitment to simplifying automation while enabling greater connectivity and control for customers in complex manufacturing environments.”

  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, such as the WATROD™ and FIREBAR™ circulation heaters, a flange tubular heater, and the D-Series duct heater.

  Watlow invites attendees to discover how its integrated control and power solutions are enabling a new era of connected, efficient manufacturing at SPS 2025, Hall 7, Booth 370. For further information, visit

  www.eurotherm.com/events/sps-2025-nuremberg-germany-25-27-nov or www.watlow.com .

  About Watlow

   As a world-class industrial technology and thermal products leader, Watlow® provides comprehensive thermal solutions that improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprints. Leveraging our complete range of process and power control, heating, sensing, process automation, data management and data insights software, we partner with our customers to optimize thermal performance, decrease design time and improve the efficiency of products and applications.  

    

  Founded in 1922, Watlow pioneered the use of electric heating solutions to replace costly and hazardous alternatives. Today, we are a leader in providing electric solutions to replace fossil fuel-based heating, a crucial step in reducing harmful carbon emissions. No company is better equipped to help companies reach their energy transition goals. 

    

  Watlow holds more than 1,100 patents and employs over 4,000 team members globally. With world-class manufacturing, technology and development centers and sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia, the company continues to grow but our commitment remains the same: Pioneering thermal solutions that power a thriving future. 

• Watlow® Welcomes Klaus Aarestrup as New Regional President of Europe (20251008)

  Watlow®, a leading provider of industrial technology and thermal systems, welcomes Klaus Aarestrup as its new regional president of Europe. Reporting directly to Rob Gilmore, Watlow’s chief executive officer (CEO), Aarestrup is responsible for the growth and profitability of Watlow in Europe. He is a member of Watlow’s executive team.

  

  The regional president of Europe is a new and critical role at Watlow, and some of Aarestrup’s specific responsibilities include the structure, design and execution of the Europe region’s commercial, marketing and customer strategy, including successful growth with Watlow’s customers and sales partners. He will also link local customers’ engineering and supply chain teams in-region with key leadership, technical and manufacturing resources globally to allow for concurrent global growth of key multinational accounts based in the region. Additionally, he will collaborate with Watlow’s business unit leadership on enterprise strategic commercial and technology roadmaps by offering regional “Voice of the Customer” opportunities and will advocate for product innovation necessary to drive regional growth.

  Aarestrup is an experienced professional who has spent most of his 25+ year career in leadership positions at global business-to-business companies. His track record includes successfully turning around full value-chain companies and achieved above-industry growth. He optimized a multi-cultural matrix sales organization on a global scale, enhancing sales efficiency and boosting employee satisfaction.

  Before joining Watlow, Aarestrup was the chief sales officer at INFIGON AG, responsible for global sales, services and application, as well as customer excellence and brand and market communication. He holds an Honors Executive Master of Business Administration degree from IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland.

  “We are excited to have Klaus leading Europe for Watlow,” said Gilmore. “He has a stellar track record and his leadership style and values align with Watlow’s culture. I am confident he will enable substantial growth and will build stronger connections with our customers.”
   

  About Watlow

  Watlow is a global industrial technology company that uses its world-class engineering expertise, advanced thermal systems, and manufacturing excellence to provide a wide array of temperature control, power control, heater technologies, and temperature sensing platforms. Watlow brings its experience to a broad cross section of industries, including semiconductor processing, environmental chambers, energy processes, diesel emissions, medical and foodservice equipment.

  Since 1922, Watlow has grown in product capability, market experience and global reach. The company holds more than 1,100 patents and employs more than 4,200 team members working in 11 manufacturing facilities and nine technology and development centers in the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. Watlow covers 95 countries through sales and distribution offices around the world.

• Watlow® Joins forces with AEQT (Asociación Empresarial Química de Tarragona) as a New Business Partner (20251008)

  Tarragona, Spain – Asociación Empresarial Química de Tarragona (AEQT) has reached a collaboration agreement with Watlow, a world leader in the design and manufacture of electrical thermal solutions. This alliance signifies a mutual commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in the industrial chemistry sector.
  
  Watlow, founded in 1922, has a long and in the development and delivery of innovative thermal solutions used by many of the world's leading companies. Its technology is recognized for its performance and energy efficiency, making it a vital component in various industrial processes. Watlow contributes to the decarbonization of industry by electrifying thermal processes, ensuring a sustainable future for the next generation.
  
  This partnership between AEQT and Watlow reflects a shared vision that promotes innovation and the advancement of industry standards.
  
  “We are delighted to welcome Watlow as a business partner, their expertise and commitment to excellence are perfectly aligned with our mission to contribute to the development of the chemical industry in Tarragona.” said Maria Mas, CEO of AEQT.
  
  “We are proud to join AEQT and collaborate with such a prestigious organization” mentioned Raul Fernandez, European Leader of chemical market segment at Watlow. “Together, we are committed to improving the performance and energy efficiency of the industry, and we are eager to contribute to AEQT's ongoing efforts in achieving improvement and innovation.”
  
  For more information, visit www.watlow.com.

   

  About Watlow

  Watlow is a global industrial technology and manufacturing leader that provides world class engineering expertise and innovative thermal products and systems that enable customers to thrive.

  Watlow brings its experience to numerous industries, including semiconductor processing, environmental chambers, energy processes, diesel emissions, medical and foodservice equipment.

  Since 1922, Watlow has grown in product capability, market experience and global reach. The company holds more than 1100 patents and employs more than 4,200 team members working in 12 manufacturing facilities and five advanced technology and development centers in the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia. Watlow covers 95 countries through sales and distribution offices around the world. The company continues to grow, while the commitment remains the same – to provide its customers with superior products and services for their individual needs.

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