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September 2025
On October 16, 2024, the European NIS2 directive came into effect, introducing new cybersecurity requirements for companies and infrastructure. It applies not only to management servers, but also to SCADA workstations in production, even those that are not connected to the network.
In reality, these SCADA/HMI stations often need to be updated: the older they get, the greater the risk of breakdowns and plant downtime. NIS2 is therefore a further incentive to address the past. If the SCADA application is developed with Super-Flash, upgrading is simple: even old DOS projects can be recovered and transferred to a modern, stable, and secure environment. Automa offers a specific porting service for these cases. And when we talk about the future, we talk about OPC-UA: the standard for secure industrial communications. With our OPC-UA Client driver, you're ready to go in Super-Flash as well as in .NET, Python, C/C++, and other environments. More security, more reliability, more future. Contact us to find out more! For further technical or commercial information, please contact our sales staff directly at +39.035.32.33.911 or via e-mail at sales@automa.it.
Number 7 September 2025 - If your SCADA application is mundane and tedious, it's not the operator's fault...
Let's face it: many SCADA applications look like carbon copies. Same screens, same functions, same “bare minimum.” In the end, operators adapt, but they use them without enthusiasm.
And these applications generally do not produce data that is truly useful for the production management system. The fault does not belong with the operators. It belongs with those who design applications without taking the time to really think about who will be using them every day. The big players in the market? Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider... they are excellent, of course. But it is unlikely that they will help you build a SCADA system that is truly ergonomic, useful, simple, and pleasant to use. At Automa, we are different: small, agile, close to our customers. With Super-Flash , we don't just give you a tool, we support you in going beyond the ordinary and creating applications that make a difference. Do you want a SCADA system that works and is also liked by those who work with it 8 hours a day? And that is appreciated by those who manage production? Then don't settle. Let's talk about it. For further technical or commercial information, please contact our sales staff directly at +39.035.32.33.911 or via e-mail at sales@automa.it.
Number 6 September 2025 - Energy Analyzer and Meter, compact, low cost, also available in MID version
Accurate and continuous measurement of electricity consumption offers numerous advantages in terms of both accurate assessment of production costs per unit of product and diagnostic analysis for predictive maintenance.
To best support its customers' Transition 5.0 projects, which necessarily involve monitoring electricity consumption, Automa offers meters from Carlo Gavazzi, a long-established company and international leader in the sector. EM530: a compact energy analyzer that can be installed in any low-voltage electrical panel where energy consumption, the main electrical variables, and harmonic distortion need to be monitored. And if you need to integrate them, we can help you. The basic EM530 device is equipped with an RS485 serial line but can be easily connected to Ethernet via an ATOP SE5201 serial server. For further information on Carlo Gavazzi energy meterss, or to request a quote, please contact our sales staff directly at +39.035.32.33.911 or via e-mail at sales@automa.it.
June 2025
Did you know that you can create SCADA/HMI applications without having to pay for runtime licenses every time?
With Super-Flash , you can. And it's the only SCADA that has always allowed you to do so. What is Super-Flash? It is Automa's software development system for HMI and SCADA applications, on the market since 1989. It is 100% made in Italy, indipendent from large corporations... and even more interesting in its Royalty-Free version. Royalty-Free: what does it really mean? With the Royalty-Free formula:
Translated? Savings on every project. A real competitive advantage, especially for those who develop many applications.  Why choose Super-Flash (and not another SCADA)?
Automa: more than a supplier, a technical partner With Super-Flash you don't just have software, you have a team to support you:
Your HMI software makes the difference The operator interface is the face of your system. If it is intuitive, elegant, and fast, it will impress every day. And your customers will remember it... even when they have to choose the supplier for their next system. Try it now Download the free Runtime version from: https://www.automa.it/web/english/pages/FreeDownLoad/Freedownload_SL.asp For a live demo or more information about the Royalty-Free version, please contact our sales staff directly at +39.035.32.33.911 or via e-mail at sales@automa.it.
Automa announces the release of version 2.0 of its OPC-UA Client driver, available for:
The driver, already appreciated for its reliability and simple configuration, now offers new features designed to improve integration, increase compatibility, and enhance industrial data management. New features in version 2.0 - For both versions (SF and CT):
Why choose our OPC-UA Client?
Try it now The driver can be downloaded in freedownload mode from our website. Without a license, it is fully functional for 15 minutes each time it is started: try it, test it, and then activate it. For further technical or commercial information, please contact our sales staff directly at +39.035.32.33.911 or via e-mail at sales@automa.it.
May 2025
To promote the development of HMI and SCADA applications, also with a view to Industry 4.0 and Transition 5.0, Automa offers the Super-Flash development system free of charge, in Runtime mode. Simply download it from the free download section of our website and start using it for development and testing, without having to pay any upfront costs.
At the end of development, the required size is determined and the Runtime license is purchased. This method also applies to optional communication drivers: you can download them, try them out, and purchase the license only at the end of the work. Key benefits of the Runtime version:
Those who do not know Super-Flash can take advantage of the personalized training services offered by Automa. Training modules lasting 2-4 hours each can be structured, even in real time, based on the specific needs of the participants. To optimize the time of technicians working with Super-Flash, Automa offers personalized online training modules via Skype, Google Meet, or other platforms. This allows technicians to remain at their workplace or connect directly from home, eliminating time and travel costs. Automa offers its customers numerous services:
Super-Flash is part of the Supervisione Libera line, which contains numerous drivers and optional modules for data collection and publication, notifications, and special communications. It is possible to arrange an online or in-person presentation by telephone. For more information on Super-Flash Runtime, training modules, and optional products from Supervisione Libera , please contact our sales staff directly at +39.035.32.33.911 or via e-mail at sales@automa.it.
Number 2 May 2025 - EM530 - Energy Analyzer and Meter, compact, low cost, also available in MID version
Accurate and continuous measurement of electricity consumption offers numerous advantages in terms of both accurate assessment of production costs per unit of product and diagnostic analysis for predictive maintenance.
To best support its customers' Transition 5.0 projects, which necessarily involve monitoring electricity consumption, Automa offers meters from Carlo Gavazzi, a long-established company and international leader in the sector. In particular, Automa offers the EM530 series: a compact energy analyzer that can be installed in any low-voltage electrical panel where energy consumption, main electrical variables, and harmonic distortion need to be monitored. Compatible with any current transformer with a secondary rating of 5 A / 333 mV, it can be installed in systems with a rated current of up to 10 kA, even in retrofit applications when used with split-core transformers such as CTAs, CTDs S, or CTVs. Key features:
The basic EM530 device is equipped with an RS485 serial line but can be easily connected to Ethernet via an ATOP SE5201 serial server. For further information on Carlo Gavazzi energy meterss, or to request a quote, please contact our sales staff directly at +39.035.32.33.911 or via e-mail at sales@automa.it.
Number 1 May 2025 - SE5201 - Serial Server for connecting meters with RS232/422/485 to an Ethernet network
SE5201 is an ethernet serial server that allows you to connect devices with only an RS232/RS422/RS485 serial interface
 to the Ethernet. This allows old peripherals to be interconnected to the information system even in case of machine and plant revamping. Energy meters are often still equipped with a serial line, but the need is always to put them on an Ethernet network. SE5201 is configurable via a browser, and through the use of VirtualCom, the insertion of these devices is possible without the need to modify existing software, except in special cases. On these converters Automa offers its full technical support to facilitate the customer in their first use. On our website in the hardware section, you can view the list of ATOP products distributed by Automa and download the relevant technical documentation. For more information on Ethernet/serial converters or to request a quotation, you can contact our sales staff directly at +39.035.32.33.911 or via e-mail at sales@automa.it. |
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