DSATools™ About DSATools™
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Built by Power System Experts. Proven in the Real World.

DSATools™ is a globally trusted software suite developed by Powertech Labs to support power system stability, planning, and operations. From high-performance utilities to research institutions and grid operators, DSATools™ is used around the world to ensure the reliable, secure, and efficient operation of modern electric power systems.

Developed and continuously refined by a multidisciplinary team of engineers and developers, DSATools™ integrates advanced simulation algorithms, real-time analytics, and user-defined modeling capabilities to deliver fast, actionable insights—online or offline.

Backed by decades of practical deployment experience and technical leadership, DSATools™ reflects Powertech’s commitment to innovation, reliability, and technical excellence.

What Makes Us Different

Deep Utility DNA

Powertech’s roots in utility-scale research and system testing give DSATools™ a real-world perspective on the complexity of transmission networks and control systems.

Operational + Planning Integration

DSATools™ bridges real-time operations and long-term planning with seamless EMS integrations and powerful scenario analysis.

Trusted Worldwide

Used by utilities, system operators, research labs, and OEMs across North America, Asia, Europe, and beyond.

Evolving with the Grid

From renewables and PMU/WAMS integration to hybrid EMT/transient co-simulation, DSATools™ is designed to scale with grid transformation.

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Meet the Team Behind DSATools™

The DSATools™ team is part of the Software Technologies Group at Powertech, a specialized unit of software engineers and power system analysts with deep expertise in simulation, modeling, and grid stability.

With over 20 years of experience, the team brings together strong academic foundations, field-tested utility knowledge, and software development fluency across platforms. They don’t just build tools—they collaborate with utilities, researchers, and system operators to solve real-world challenges in power system planning and operations.

Our Team’s Expertise Includes:

  • Advanced methods and algorithms for power system analysis
  • Modeling and simulation for steady-state, dynamic, and contingency conditions
  • Development of custom and customer-focused software tools
  • Integration with industry standards and practices (IEEE, NERC TPL/CIP, etc.)
  • Expertise in application development across OS, web, and database environments
  • Responsive support, training, and consultation for DSATools™ clients worldwide

Meet the Team Community & Collaboration

Our engineers actively contribute to and participate in technical organizations such as IEEE, CIGRE, NERC, WECC, EPRI, and CEATI. We also maintain ongoing partnerships with universities and research institutions to stay ahead of evolving grid technologies, including renewable integration, wide-area monitoring, and hybrid simulation techniques.

This level of engagement ensures that DSATools™ reflects not only the latest thinking in the industry, but also real-time challenges faced by today’s utilities and operators.

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The team behind DSATools™ doesn’t just build simulation tools—we also collaborate with clients to develop custom software applications for power system planning, real-time monitoring, data management, and visualization.

Whether you're integrating new modeling requirements, adapting workflows to your EMS or SCADA system, or developing tools for academic or regulatory use, our team can help. We’ve delivered tailored solutions for utilities, ISO/TSOs, OEMs, and researchers—bridging technical complexity with practical usability.

Explore our full range of software engineering services and see how we can support your custom development needs.

Jeff Bloemink

"DSATools™ reflects decades of experience, development, and utility-driven feedback—our goal is to make power system assessment accurate, efficient, and actionable."

Jeff Bloemink

Division Manager, Software Technologies

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Want to see how DSATools™ is supported, extended, and applied? Explore our full engineering services or sign up for hands-on training.

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Division Manager, Software Technologies
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