Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS)
Watlow has over 30 years experience servicing the life science industry with custom electro-mechanical controllers. We offer complete design services from concept through design and into manufacturing and aftermarket support. Our core competencies in thermal solutions give us the ability to design integrated heater, sensor and controller solutions that are not possible for most custom control design houses.
Watlow's custom control electronics offer OEMs innovative solutions for both thermal and non-thermal application requirements. Watlow's technological expertise in microprocessor technology, combined with multiple I/O applications including RTD, thermocouple and thermistor input for precise temperature measurement. In medical applications we have designed and manufactured Tenzcare pain relief units, gas monitor systems, oxygen controls, patient warming control systems and other medical applications.
Watlow offers very precise microprocessor technology, leading edge communications, temperature measuring capabilities, control algorithms and communications systems that are Ethernet-compatible. Watlow's custom controller solutions are ISO-9001 compliant and are designed to meet all UL®, CSA, CE and VDE certifications.
Electro-mechanical design capabilities include:
- Hardware and software design
- Packaging and PC board design
- Agency standards UL®, CSA, FM, CE and others
- ISO quality auditing procedures
- RoHS and W.E.E.E compliant
Custom Control Platform
Watlow has a unique approach to providing fast and cost-effective design and prototype services for custom controllers in clinical diagnostic and analytical instrumentation applications. Our custom control platforms enhance reliability, reduce agency approval time and protect our customers from the potential pain involved with electronic component obsolescence. The platform is based on a reuse concept where core controller modules, such as power supplies and sensor inputs, are common to most of our standard and custom products. The designs are robust, pre-qualified and have agency approvals. Overall Watlow has the ability to leverage design and manufacturing quantities across a large customer base, which makes Watlow able to manage component obsolescence issues and service the life cycle of your product more effectively.
Watlow's controllers provide a means to network the thermal aspects of your life science process. Watlow can support your conductivity requirements with DeviceNet™ Over Can, EtherNet/IP™, Open Can, Modbus® or RS232.
Featured Articles
Watlow is regularly featured in popular industry trade publications. Below is a selection of recent articles or product features about Watlow. Please click on a link below to view each story.
| Publication | Title |
|---|---|
| Medical Design News | "Don't Let Bad Heaters Scrap a Good Design" (June 2005) |
| Medical Design News | "Syringe Heater Makes Solutions More Effective" (December 2004) |
| Medical Design Technology | "Six Steps to Customizing a Temperature Controller" (July 2005) |
Related Literature, News and Downloads
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| Specification Sheets & Brochures | Size/Pages |
|---|---|
| Engineering Solutions for Your Thermal Systems | 247K / 8 (PDF) |
| SERIES N7 | 269K / 4 (PDF) |
| Control Consoles | 126K / 5 (PDF) |
| SERIES SD6_D - Series SD 1/16 Din PID Controller with DeviceNet Communications | 89K / 2 (PDF) |
| SERIES SD - Series SD Controller Family | 344K / 4 (PDF) |
| EHG SL10 Process Controller and Safety Limit | 2,037K / 4 (PDF) |
| SERIES SD31 | 100K / 2 (PDF) |
| Life Science Thermal Solutions | 5,613K / 32 (PDF) |
| MLS300 Controller | 238K / 4 (PDF) |
| CLS200 Controller | 183K / 4 (PDF) |
| WATVIEW HMI Software | 1,221K / 2 (PDF) |
| DIN-A-MITE Power Controllers | 1,373K / 20 (PDF) |
| Related News Releases and Newsletters | Date |
|---|---|
| Watlow's Custom Control Electronics Offer OEMs Innovative Thermal Solutions | 09-Jun-2009 |
| Watlow's Miniature Heated Tubing Flexes, Bends and Heats Efficiently | 09-Jun-2009 |
| Watlow Products Addressing Miniaturization in Medical Markets | 12-Jun-2007 |
| Watts Current - Volume Twenty-Seven, First Quarter, 2002 | 21-Mar-2002 |
| Watts Current - Volume Twenty-Five, Second Quarter, 2001 | 26-Jun-2001 |
| Watts Current - Volume Twenty-Two, Second Quarter, 2000 | 01-Apr-2000 |
| Watts Current - Volume Seventeen, Fourth Quarter 1998 | 02-Oct-1998 |
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