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Are you battling protocol compatibility on the plant floor?

Posted by Janice Colmer on Nov 6, 2024 9:12:18 AM

New video provides some practical solutions to consider in the age of TCP/IP.

Looking to digitally transform your operations, but your existing machines don't support newer protocols like MQTT or OPC UA?

Don't worry, you're not alone. Legacy industrial controls systems are still operating everywhere today. But don't settle or wait for them to fail. 

It's time to learn more about modern edge devices that can bridge the gap between old and new.

This new 1-minute video is a great conversation starter on the topic.

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Topics: Videos, MQTT, groov EPIC, edge computing, groov RIO, OPC UA

Reimagining road safety

Posted by Janice Colmer on Nov 6, 2024 9:09:06 AM

OptoPartner eBiZolution teams up with local authorities in the Philippines to enhance traffic monitoring systems with groov RIO.

With the rapid growth of vehicles on the road, local authorities in the Philippines faced an increasingly demanding responsibility to keep the roads safe. To address this challenge, they worked with eBiZolution, a leading systems integrator and certified Opto 22 OptoPartner in the Philippines, to create the Motor Vehicle Registration and Enforcement System (MVRES).

In this new case study, find out how eBiZolution leveraged the versatile groov RIO to build a system that enhanced traffic monitoring and improved vehicle safety across the archipelago.

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Topics: Case studies, OptoPartner, groov RIO

Boosting Productivity with Scalable Monitoring

Posted by Janice Colmer on Oct 30, 2024 11:21:22 AM

See how Costa Farms optimized large-scale operations with live production data from groov RIO edge I/O.

Accelerated growth in any industry can result in gaps in production tracking as a business experiences growing pains. Is your machinery interacting with other systems to produce meaningful data? 

Costa Farms had to face this obstacle as it shifted its focus toward optimizing operational efficiency to keep up with large-scale production needs.

See how groov RIO edge I/O came to the rescue in this new case study.

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Topics: Case studies, Node-RED, groov RIO

The IIoT has never been easier

Posted by Janice Colmer on Oct 30, 2024 11:17:00 AM

New podcast discusses key takeaways and benefits from using open source technology.

Are you thinking about investing in IIoT but don't know where to start? It used to sound like a futuristic concept, but industrial internet of things technologies are here and you don't want to be left behind.

IIoT protocols like MQTT and Sparkplug are becoming more popular for good reason—and an important part of Opto 22's groov EPIC and groov RIO product lines.

Tune in to this new podcast, Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast for a better understanding of the role MQTT, TCP/IP, and VPN play in the IIoT. 

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Topics: IIoT, Industrial Internet of Things, MQTT, Sparkplug, podcast, open source

Learn more about innovating with Ignition

Posted by Janice Colmer on Oct 23, 2024 8:48:46 AM

Attend an upcoming webinar hosted by Inductive Automation for some inspiration on how you can use Ignition in your projects to solve application challenges.

What takes a controls project from run-of-the-mill to showcase-worthy?  Travis Cox, Inductive Automation's Chief Technology Evangelist, is ready to show you during an upcoming webinar you don't want to miss.

Make plans to attend: The Making of World-Class Control Systems

Travis will be joined by current Ignition customers whose successful applications landed them a coveted spot in this year's ICC Discover Gallery. See what else this webinar has is in store...

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Topics: Webinars, OptoNews 2015-12-02, groov EPIC, Ignition, OptoPartner, groov RIO, Inductive Automation, SCADA

Fostering a local manufacturing community

Posted by Janice Colmer on Oct 23, 2024 8:15:37 AM

October is Manufacturing Month in our hometown of Temecula, CA, and a reminder that manufacturing companies can make a difference in their local communities.

You might have heard Opto 22 is celebrating 50 years this year, but how and where did it start? Why did the company move its headquarters to Temecula, California? 

You'll get some insight and get to know Opto 22 a little better after watching this quick 2-minute video with an up-close look at the factory. See why that "Made in USA" label is an important part of Opto products, and why we're proud members of the Southwest California Manufacturing Council (SCMC).

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Topics: product philosophy, Made in USA, manufacturing

Looking to improve safety and efficiency in oil and gas sand applications?

Posted by Dan White on Oct 14, 2024 2:21:27 PM

Read how MAC Automation, an IoT Certified OptoPartner, and EnerCorp use Ignition SCADA with groov EPICs and RIOs to automate sand removal and management in oil and gas.

Handling sand in oil and gas flowback systems is both critical and challenging. Left unchecked, sand can damage equipment, leading to leaks and costly system shutdowns. Manual handling of flowback systems exposes workers to hazardous materials, heavy equipment, and high-pressure environments. 

Together, MAC Automation and EnerCorp have automated the dangerous and labor-intensive process.

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Topics: Case studies, groov EPIC, Ignition, OptoPartner, groov RIO, SCADA, oil and gas

Discover new technologies for the oil and gas industry in Argentina

Posted by Janice Colmer on Oct 14, 2024 11:46:07 AM

Join OptoPartner Weisz Instrumentos for one of the most widely recognized events in the hydrocarbons industry.

The Expo Oil & Gas Patagonia is one of the most important events in the Argentine hydrocarbons industry, bringing together key players from across the sector. With over 150 exhibitors, the expo will showcase the latest developments in production areas. Attendees will discover new products, technologies, and ventures related to the industry.

Join Opto 22's IoT Executive, Rene Gamero, and Weisz engineering staff for live demos of groov EPIC and groov RIO products—and see the important role they are playing in oil and gas applications.

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Topics: Events & conferences, MQTT, groov EPIC, groov RIO, oil and gas, Ignition Cloud Edition

ICC Build-a-Thon: How did we build those demo models?

Posted by Terry Orchard on Oct 9, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Opto 22's journey from render to reality for the demo panels built specifically for the Ignition Community Conference Build-a-Thon.

In early 2022, Benson Hougland (Opto 22 VP of Marketing and Product Strategy) called the Opto team together and said “I’ve got a great project for us, and you're going to love it...the ICC Build-a-Thon!”

Undeniably "the premier event in competitive SCADA," the ICC Build-a-Thon is the major highlight of the annual Inductive Community Conference (ICC), organized by Inductive Automation and held every year in Folsom, CA. It is a showcase and live competition for system integrators who use Ignition software, a platform for building industrial automation and control systems.

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Topics: Events & conferences, groov EPIC, Ignition, Ignition Community Conference, Build-a-Thon

Capture remote sites live: Your ICC booth cam view

Posted by Dan White on Oct 7, 2024 12:00:00 PM

See how you can quickly, easily, and cost-effectively capture and publish live images from remote sites to the cloud via MQTT/Sparkplug.

If you couldn’t attend the Ignition Community Conference or want a closer look, here’s your chance to experience it recorded with Opto 22's groov EPIC booth cam.

With the expertise of Alex Marcy from Corso Systems and Jason Hamlin from Inframark, we captured live booth footage using an off-the-shelf, IP-based camera, Ignition Edge, its MQTT Transmission module, and Node-RED, all running on a single groov EPIC.

Check out this one-minute time lapse video.

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Topics: Events & conferences, MQTT, groov EPIC, Sparkplug, Ignition, Ignition Community Conference

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