AI Revolution in Heat Treatment – Eurotherm by Watlow® at Bilbao Congress 2025

St. Louis, Missouri, USA: – World-leading advanced thermal management solutions providers Eurotherm by Watlow^® is advancing its thought leadership in industrial and life science processes with its upcoming Heat Treatment Congress in the northern Spanish city of Bilbao.

Eurotherm Senior Technical Sales Consultant Javier Riofrio will be a keynote speaker at Heat Treatment Congress Spain with his presentation on ‘From automation to intelligent autonomy: AI and edge control in sustainable heat treatment’.

Transformation in Heat Treatment

Mr. Riofrio’s presentation will observe that the heat treatment industry is undergoing a transformation in automation technologies. While ‘first generation’ technologies such as PID control, setpoint programming, and supervisory systems like SCADA, have enhanced efficiency and consistency, they are about to be supplemented and replaced by intelligent autonomous systems powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Machine Teaching (MT).

He will show how these NextGen technologies can integrate AI, ML, MT, and advanced thermal-loop components into holistic systems that can revolutionize heat treatment processes.

Bridging the Gap with Edge Process Management (EPM)

Mr. Riofrio will also highlight Edge Process Management (EPM) as an example of how real-time data analytics and edge solutions are optimizing thermal processes and significantly reducing energy consumption. EPM can facilitate immediate, localized decision-making, improved response times and tighter data security compared to cloud-based systems.

Led by Sales Director Oskar Askasibar, Eurotherm^® experts will be on hand to explain more about the Eurotherm^® Edge Process Management (EPM) platform that will soon be available to bridge the gap between raw data and AI-driven decision-making. They will also be able to discuss a wide range of other Eurotherm by Watlow^® heat treatment solutions for optimizing  thermal processes and significantly reducing energy consumption.

About Watlow^®

Watlow^® is a global industrial technology company that uses its world-class engineering expertise, advanced thermal systems and manufacturing excellence to enrich everyday life.

Many of the world’s leading companies leverage Watlow® technologies in vital applications such as semiconductor processing, environmentally friendly energy solutions and lifesaving medical and clinical equipment, to name a few.

Founded in 1922, Watlow® culture is driven by its mission of “Enriching Lives Through Inspired Innovation,” enabling the company to deliver high-impact solutions that improve its customers’ competitive advantage.

Learn more at: https://www.watlow.com

About Heat Treatment Congress Spain 2025

The Heat Treatment Congress Spain—locally known as Jornada de Tratamiento Térmicos – is a recurring annual platform where industry leaders, researchers, and process specialists convene to discuss the latest heat treatment innovations.

The 2025 gathering is scheduled for September 24 at the prestigious Barceló Bilbao Nervión Hotel & Congress Center in Bilbao, Spain, offering a full day of presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities, along with a co-located exhibition.

The Congress is tailored for professionals keen on understanding how AI-driven edge solutions can revolutionize industrial thermal processes, offering both technical depth and networking opportunities in a highly specialized sector. It will focus on cutting-edge innovations in heat treatment – ranging from energy-conscious process improvements to compliance with evolving industrial standards like AMS2750H and CQI-9.

This Congress is hosted by Eurotherm by Watlow® as a thought leader committed to the transformation of the heat treatment sector in industry and life sciences. Further information is available on the official event homepage: https://www.eurotherm.com/en/events-en/jornada-de-tratamiento-termicos-2025-bilbao-september-24/

Resources

Click on Heat Treatment Congress Spain 2025 to register for the event.
Click on Eurotherm Edge Process Management to learn more.