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Digitalization: more space for research and development in Salzburg, Austria

Global demand for digitalization solutions in industry and the energy sector continues to grow. COPA-DATA is addressing this demand with its zenon software...

Software manufacturer COPA-DATA increases turnover by 21 per cent

Austria-based software specialist COPA-DATA once again achieved significant turnover growth in 2025 — an increase of 21 per cent over 2024. This continues...

Driving the future of energy: How automation ensures grid stability

The energy world has been undergoing profound change for several years. Transmission and distribution system operators (TSOs and DSOs) are constantly facing new...

How the Middle East’s modern power systems are harnessing AI for advanced energy management

By 2030, artificial intelligence (AI) could add more than $300 billion to the Middle East’s economy. Much of that growth will come from energy. From balan...

The winds of change – technology, trends and the road ahead

There’s an old Chinese proverb that says “when the winds of change blow, some build walls, others build windmills.” In a modern and evolving e...

Green hydrogen: the Middle East’s new energy frontier

The tides are turning for fossil fuels, and one region is emerging as a powerhouse in clean energy. Khalid Qarooni, Technical Sales & Business Development E...

COPA-DATA launches zenon 15, transforming IT-OT integration in industrial automation

Automation software supplier COPA-DATA has recently released the latest version of its industrial software platform, zenon 15. Designed to bridge the gap betwee...

The role of Big Data and IoT in optimizing grid operation and energy consumption

Yesterday’s energy grids ran on rules, manual interventions and routines. Today’s grids run on data. Thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT) and digi...

Top 5 actions to transform the energy supply globally

History’s greatest transformations are rarely slow and measured, they are explosive. The Industrial Revolution didn’t politely knock; it forced its ...

Virtualization: The next step in substation evolution

The energy industry is rapidly evolving to meet the demands of a digital, decentralized, and decarbonized future. Among these advancements, virtualization in su...

COPA-DATA to showcase innovative energy solutions at EM-Power 2025 in Munich

Automation software supplier COPA-DATA will exhibit at EM-Power Europe 2025, the leading international exhibition for energy management and integrated energy so...

The importance of energy efficiency for industrial ESG goals

Energy efficiency is essential in building a strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy. With industries responsible for over a third of global ...

Substation digitalization and next-level testing

Meteorological experts predict 2025 will be one of the hottest years on record, with average temperatures likely to breach 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels...

COPA-DATA continues on course of double-digit growth

From 87 million euros in 2023 to 99 million euros in 2024: the Austria-based software manufacturer COPA-DATA achieved turnover growth of 14 per cent in 2024 as ...

The impact of IEC 61850 on the future of the energy sector

As the energy sector navigates rapid changes, the IEC 61850 standard is gaining importance. This standard has evolved into a powerful enabler of smart, flexible...

Fixing Industry 5.0’s foundations

Industry 5.0, the so-called Fifth Industrial Revolution, is an emerging phase of industrialization that sees humans working alongside software, robotics and AI ...

How MTP can futureproof industrial machines

The digitalization of manufacturing is here to stay, and industrial machines must evolve to ensure maximum flexibility and interoperability — both now and...

Four steps to a successful twin transition: Unlocking sustainability with automation

The European Green Deal constitutes the EU’s strategy to achieve Net Zero by 2050 while decoupling economic growth from resource use. The EU acknowledges ...

How distribution management systems make grids smarter

Meeting soaring energy demand while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is one of today’s most pressing challenges. This is where IoT-enabled technolo...

CIGRE 2024: Experience COPA-DATA’s vision for a sustainable energy future

Automation in the energy sector is progressing rapidly, driven by the renewables revolution, the electrification of many areas and its necessary grid transforma...

Data-driven production - How OEE monitoring enables real-time analysis of production processes

Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is the gold standard for measuring manufacturing productivity. It identifies the percentage of productive manufacturing ti...

COPA-DATA at the EM-Power 2024

As an international trade fair for energy management and networked energy solutions, EM-Power Europe is an important source of inspiration for current trends an...

How energy data management supports sustainability

Now, more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for many companies. With the EU making sustainability reporting mandatory, energy management data systems (EM...

COPA-DATA: Can technology save the planet?

Can technology save the planet? The sentiment at the World Economic Forum annual conference in Davos evoked an overwhelming yes. Next generation technologies ha...

87 million euros: COPA-DATA increases turnover by a quarter

Software company COPA-DATA closed the 2023 financial year with impressive sales growth of around 25%. With key topics such as sustainability, modular production...

Plug & Produce integration with Werum PAS-X MSI

Digitalization is becoming more common in the pharmaceutical industry, but integrating smart systems into manufacturing operations can be a challenge. Here, Giu...

Davos 2024 review: Time for dialogue — and action

Klaus Schwab, the Founder and Executive of the World Economic Forum (WEF), articulated a clear message: "Dialogue is now more crucial than ever to rebuild trust...

The shifting vision of a smart factory

Today, our understanding of the “Smart Factory” is unequivocally linked with deep learning and AI. This is very different to our understanding of th...

Navigating the twin transition: The crucial role of ISVs in digitalization and sustainability

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and sustainability, the concept of the "twin transition" has emerged, highlighting the simultaneous journey towards...

Streamlining legacy machine integration

Legacy machine integration is one of the biggest challenges during Data Integrity remedial plans. COPA-DATA has introduced an advanced Automation Integration La...

COPA-DATA: reflecting on the past hype of industry 4.0

Stefan Reuther reflects on the past hype surrounding Industry 4.0 and asks, ‘where could it all lead next?’ When the German government published it...

Supporting machine IT integration in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) Italia has put together a set of requirements for data integration between production systems and higher levels in ...

Making the switch: From traditional to digital substations

Digital substations play an essential role in power distribution and management. However, there are several factors to consider when transitioning from traditio...

Tech for BESS: Essential technology for smart grids

To support the integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS) onto energy grids, automation software developer, COPA-DATA has engineered its software plat...

COPA-DATA attends Machine Building Live

Showcasing operational efficiency with zenon software demos Industrial automation software developer, COPA-DATA, will be attending Machine Building Live, ...

COPA-DATA announces two zenon Energy Day events

Addressing the energy industry’s challenges This September, energy software developer, COPA-DATA UK, will be hosting two zenon Energy Day events. Taking ...

Chemical and pharma industries are embracing automation: Modular working in R&D labs

Christof Franzke, COPA-DATA The automation of laboratories used to be considered very costly and not very flexible, because the workflows are very complex and ...

SCADA is dead, or is it?

Data plays a vital role in the digitalization of industrial facilities. But, as industry’s digitalization goals become more ambitious, and our expectation...

COPA-DATA UK gears up for charity bike ride

Charitable bike ride Head for Paris will support athletes suffering from neurodegenerative diseases This July, automation software supplier COPA-DATA UK’...

COPA-DATA launches MTP Suite

Industrial software developer, COPA-DATA has launched a ground-breaking Modular Type Package (MTP) Suite as part of its zenon software platform. The technology ...

COPA-DATA to showcase automation software at ISPE Biotechnology Conference 2023

Automation software developer, COPA-DATA will be attending the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) Biotechnology Conference 2023, held a...

Körber and COPA-DATA partner to enhance MES integration for filling lines in the pharmaceutical industry

COPA-DATA joins the Körber Ecosystem Partner program and receives the "PAS-X MSI Plug & Produce Ready" certification for its zenon software platform. ...

Does personality affect manufacturing performance?

Jungian colour theory defines personality types as four possible temperaments: Cool Blue, Earth Green, Sunshine Yellow and Fiery Red. The types are determined b...

Efficient HMI engineering for smarter substations

In a substation, a human-machine interface (HMI) provides full visibility and control of all processes. Today’s ever-evolving energy landscape presents ne...

COPA-DATA demonstrates new offering at the Hannover Messe 2023:

MTP as a guarantee for the future in the process industry and laboratory automation As product life cycles are becoming shorter and markets more volatile, the ...

Smart manufacturing for personalised medicine

Recent advancements in mRNA cancer vaccines have highlighted the potential of personalised medicines, but this brings unique challenges in production and scale-...

Industry’s role in addressing global challenges

In the midst of an energy crisis, geopolitical tensions and an ongoing fight against climate change, we are experiencing challenges that affect every human on E...

How industry can attract young engineers

According to new research, one in five British teenagers aspire for a career as a social media influencer. The field of engineering is currently far l...

New energy communities with virtual power plants

Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are gaining popularity worldwide, as companies explore new ways to become self-sufficient through renewables. Here, Stefan Hufnagl, ...

Capula named COPA-DATA Gold Partner

Capula, an advanced systems integrator for critical infrastructure and energy, has become the first UK-based Gold Partner of the COPA-DATA Partner Com...

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