ZETA Symposium
March 2026, Seggau Castle in Styria, Austria
picture credit: ZETA
Since late 2025, ZETA – a leading automation and digitalization partner for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries – has been a certified global technology partner of the software manufacturer COPA‑DATA. The two Austrian family-owned companies complement each other in the fields of industrial automation and process engineering, and both operate internationally. Following the official launch, the cooperation is now successfully underway, with a clear focus on the pharmaceutical sector.
In March, the “ZETA Symposium” took place in Seggau, Austria, bringing together renowned industry experts and customers. During a dedicated workshop, the international audience experienced the technology partnership between ZETA and COPA‑DATA for the first time: the interaction between INOSIM, ZETA’s production simulation software, and COPA‑DATA’s zenon software platform was demonstrated live. The result for pharmaceutical companies is seamless data and system integration – delivering greater transparency, efficiency, and controllability across their production processes.
In March, the technology partnership between ZETA and COPA‑DATA was presented for the first time at the ZETA Symposium.
A complete package for customers
“The highly regulated life sciences sector is facing increasing challenges. Today, it must produce even more flexibly, efficiently, and rapidly than in the past,” emphasizes Stefan Reuther, Member of the Executive Board at COPA‑DATA. “That’s why we are particularly pleased about our partnership with ZETA — together, we can offer customers a reliable, end‑to‑end solution.” This holistic approach connects operational technology and information technology in an intelligent and future‑oriented way.
Revolutionary technology
“With COPA‑DATA, we have a strong software‑platform partner at our side, one that provides our customers with greater flexibility, transparency, and vendor‑independent system integration. We are also united by our clear focus on cutting‑edge technologies,” says Gerald Dollberger, Business Line Director Automation at ZETA. One example is software‑defined automation: with this revolutionary approach, flexible and scalable software takes over tasks traditionally handled by hardware‑based controllers. This allows programming and central monitoring of industrial processes to be adapted quickly and independently to changing requirements.
The event took place at Seggau Castle in Styria, Austria.
The advantage of Module Type Package
Additional opportunities arise from Module Type Package (MTP), a vendor‑independent interface standard in which both ZETA and COPA‑DATA have extensive expertise. “MTP has become a key success factor for modern pharmaceutical production,” says Reuther. ZETA enhances Module Type Package with deep process understanding and engineering know‑how — as both a plant manufacturer and an automation specialist. Beyond this, the two technology companies are also collaborating in the areas of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS).
About ZETA
ZETA is a globally active end-to-end solution provider for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. The company specializes in the design, construction, automation, and qualification of customized process systems. ZETA offers comprehensive solutions and services across the entire active ingredient development and manufacturing process. By leveraging a fully integrated digital value chain – including engineering, process simulation, qualification, and operator management – ZETA ensures seamless integration across all project phases. Simulation plays a key role by enabling early, informed decisions, reducing risks, and significantly improving efficiency in planning and operations. In addition, ZETA manages complex large-scale projects as an EPCMV expert and develops holistic decarbonization strategies.
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About COPA-DATA
COPA-DATA is an independent software manufacturer that specializes in digitalization for the manufacturing industry and energy sector. Its zenon® software platform enables users worldwide to automate, manage, monitor, integrate and optimize machines, equipment, buildings and power grids. COPA-DATA combines decades of experience in automation with the potential of digital transformation and a strong drive for sustainability-enabling solutions. In this way, the company supports its customers to achieve their objectives more easily, faster and more efficiently.
The family-owned business was founded by Thomas Punzenberger in 1987 in Salzburg, Austria. A sales network of international distributors and 14 subsidiaries ensures that the software is marketed worldwide. More than 50 certified partner companies further support end users with the efficient implementation of the software, particularly in the key industries of food & beverage, energy & infrastructure, automotive and pharmaceutical.
