Learn how cutting-edge industrial devices using artificial intelligence (AI) are saving mining companies thousands through early leak detection.

Are you in an industry with strict regulations that require constant remote monitoring? That's what several companies are facing in Peru's mining region. 

With miles of mining pipelines in Peru, national regulations require continuous monitoring to prevent spills and ensure safe operation. For mining companies, this means the search is on for practical, cost effective, and sustainable solutions to meet these standards.

Learn how OptoPartner PK Soluciones took on the challenge of stopping pipeline leaks before they stop production.

Add industry trade events to your schedule this year and learn ways to make your 2026 projects more successful.

Looking for educational conferences and seminars to attend this year? Ready to find an advanced solution for your industrial automation application? Start with Opto 22's 2026 event schedule and see if groov EPIC and groov RIO product demos are coming to a venue near you.

The first stops will be in Dallas and Salt Lake City. For most of these events, you'll find us working alongside our technology partner, Inductive Automation. Come see groov product demos in person and in collaboration with Ignition software. 

Read on to get registration and agenda details on upcoming shows, and we hope to see you on the road with us in 2026!

Tune in to the latest Manufacturing Hub podcast for insight on how to digitally transform today's plant floors and get valuable, secure data from legacy systems.

Most manufacturing plants aren’t greenfield facilities filled with brand-new automation. They’re a mix of legacy machines, isolated control systems, and manual processes that were never designed to support analytics or AI.

If you're looking for advice on bridging the gap of legacy automation systems to modern, data-ready operations without breaking what already works, then you'll want to listen to the recent discussion Opto 22's Benson Hougland had with the hosts of the Manufacturing Hub podcast, Vlad Romanov and Dave Griffith. 

Tune in for some straightforward tips on how to digitally scale and access the right data from your systems.

New document outlines how groov products are being used in 21 CFR Part 11 approved applications.

If you work in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing, you’ve probably had to think about 21 CFR Part 11, the FDA regulation that governs electronic records and electronic signatures.

Most of the Part 11 requirements live in supervisory systems like SCADA, MES, and historians. But those systems depend on one thing: reliable, traceable data from the equipment layer.

That’s where Opto 22’s groov platforms come in.

New Who's groovin' video series lets you preview a variety of industrial application challenges and solutions.

When you’re working through a control or monitoring problem, it helps to see how someone else already solved something similar.

That's the idea behind a new short video series called Who's groovin'.

Get a sneak peek.

Get class details and reserve your seat for one of the 2026 groov EPIC Premium Factory Training classes.

The first training class of 2026 just wrapped up at Opto 22 headquarters. It was a full class, which means word is getting out, and classroom PLC training is in demand!

Are you considering a system upgrade or just curious how groov EPIC compares to other systems you've used?  Do you need help configuring and programming hardware and software for your industrial automation or IIoT application? 

Then consider spending 4 days with us at Opto 22 headquarters learning all the programming options and features of groov EPIC, the Edge Programmable Industrial Controller.

January's group of students represented a variety of industries and provided some great feedback on their training experience. Take a look at what they said.

Here's your chance to experience the 2025 Ignition Community Conference on your schedule.

The wait is over! You no longer need a registration pass to learn about the Ignition projects showcased in the 2025 Ignition Community Conference. Inductive Automation announced that all conference sessions, keynotes, panels, and the Build-a-Thon are now streaming on demand.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about Ignition software, see what it can do for your applications, and watch Opto 22's session on machine monitoring featuring our case study with MTNA. Oh, and watch the world-famous competitive SCADA event: The ICC Build-a-Thon!

If you did attend ICC 2025 in Sacramento this last September, here's your chance to revisit standout moments, catch up on sessions you missed, or dive deeper into the latest ideas shaping the Ignition ecosystem. You can access expert insights, real-world use cases, and technical deep dives—on your own schedule.

Are you attending the annual ARC Industry Forum, February 9-12th? Dan White and representatives from Inductive Automation will be on site to demo the latest.

This year's ARC Industry Forum explores AI with contributions from several industrial automation experts, keynote speakers, and exhibitors from across industries. And Opto 22 and Inductive Automation will be exhibiting all week.

Get more event details, register to attend, and see where you'll find us.

New case study shows you a simple way to digitally transform manual, disconnected underground systems into smart systems with full-scale, remote visibility.

Do you work on industrial applications in hazardous environments, where one failure can lead to immediate and severe consequences?

OptoPartner Surety Automation has decades of experience in mining and process industries, and is no stranger to handling the challenges that come with these types of projects.

Read about their latest application success story, with a major gold producer in northern Nevada.

Revisit the posts readers found most valuable on the OptoBlog in 2025.

Ready for another look back at highlights from 2025? Here's a chance to review the OptoBlog posts that resonated most with our readers this past year.

New ways to use Ignition software, staying current on firmware updates, strengthening cybersecurity practices, and picking up practical tech tips along the way: these articles reflect the challenges and priorities that OptoBlog subscribers are focused on.

Whether you’re revisiting a favorite or discovering it for the first time, here are the top five OptoBlog posts of 2025 that informed and guided this community.