41 Years of Innovation-Powered by Your Trust - MicroWatt Controls - Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Events

By Microwatt Controls.

For over four decades, Microwatt has proudly stood at the forefront of industrial safety, gas detection, and automation solutions.

We’ve been trusted partners to organizations across Western Canada, helping shape safer, smarter, and more connected industrial environments. As we celebrate our 41st year, we’d like to thank our customers and partners for your continued trust, and share an exciting update from our Robotics and IIoT division.

Robots in the Danger Zone: Certification Meets Innovation

What does it take to operate advanced robotics in explosive environments safely?

That question took center stage at the 2025 Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition (EDRC) Summit, where we delivered the featured session, “Robots in the Danger Zone.” The presentation explored how robotic deployments in hazardous locations (HazLoc) must evolve to meet emerging certifications and standards.

Key takeaways from the session included:

HAZLOC and ORDLOC certifications are essential for deploying robotics in environments with explosive gases, vapors, or dust. These certifications build the trust that operators, insurers, and regulators require.
Emerging standards like UL 6260 are shaping the future of robotic platforms, including drones, legged robots, and subsea ROVs.
Certified robots reduce operational friction. They eliminate the need for hot work permits, minimize human risk, and enable continuous operation in classified zones—turning downtime into uptime.
As robotic adoption increases, so do the expectations for liability management, documentation, and operational accountability.

As technologies evolve, safety standards must evolve with them. Microwatt is proud to help lead this shift—not only by delivering cutting-edge hardware, but by guiding safe and compliant deployment strategies for our customers.

Introducing Our New Partnership

Revolutionizing Industrial Sound Detection with Acoustic Imaging

We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Sorama, a global leader in acoustic camera technology. With Sorama’s acoustic technology, sound becomes a diagnostic tool.

Based in the Netherlands, Sorama is revolutionizing inspection through sound. Their state-of-the-art acoustic cameras and AI-powered analysis software make invisible problems visible—detecting leaks, malfunctions, and vibrations with pinpoint accuracy.

Sorama’s solutions include:

Ultrasonic gas leak detection
Hydrogen leak inspection
Compressed air loss detection
Mechanical and partial discharge inspection
Robotic-integrated sound diagnostics

Key benefits of acoustic imaging:

Non-contact and safe for operators
Real-time visualizations of sound, pressure, or vibration
Wide-area scanning, even in challenging environments
Data-driven insights that support proactive maintenance

We see Sorama’s technology as an ideal fit for the North American market. Together, we’re delivering high-impact diagnostic solutions to safety, facilities, and asset management teams.

Looking Ahead

Whether it’s advancing robotics in explosive environments, increasing field-service readiness, or deploying technologies that “see” sound, at Microwatt, we remain focused on enhancing industrial safety through innovation.

Stay Connected