Alton Automation GmbH is pleased to announce that its Smart Valve Controller project has been selected for funding under the Go-to-Market programme, co-financed by the European Union and the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany.
The Go-to-Market programme supports selected innovative projects in advancing technological development, assessing market potential, and preparing new products and solutions for commercial introduction.
Through this funding, Alton Automation will further develop its intelligent retrofit solution for existing Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs), focusing on digitalization, operational efficiency, and sustainable water infrastructure management.
Project Overview
The project aims to advance Alton Automation’s Smart Valve Controller technology and prepare the solution for market entry.
The technology enables existing Pressure Reducing Valves to be upgraded with intelligent control, monitoring, and communication capabilities without requiring complete replacement of the installed valve infrastructure.
The solution is designed to provide:
- Dynamic pressure regulation based on operating conditions within water distribution networks.
- Remote monitoring and control of pressure regulating valves.
- Integration with SCADA systems and digital water management platforms.
- Improved pressure management to support leakage reduction and minimize non-revenue water (NRW).
- Enhanced operational efficiency through intelligent control of existing water infrastructure.
Technology Development and Market Preparation
The funded project activities include digital prototype development, software and firmware optimization, product and user interface design, market validation, and preparation for commercialization.
The project is supported by Dr. Farshad Feyzi as Project Coach and Marcus Collier-Wright from ZENIT GmbH as Project Mentor, providing professional guidance throughout the development and market preparation process.
Advancing Smart Water Infrastructure
The selection of this project for Go-to-Market funding represents an important step in Alton Automation’s strategy to introduce practical digitalization solutions to the water industry.
By combining industrial automation expertise with intelligent pressure management technologies, Alton Automation aims to support water utilities in modernizing existing infrastructure, improving operational performance, and promoting sustainable water resource management.
This project is co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF/EFRE) and the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany.
