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Kanoa offers a new MES solution

Posted by Janice Colmer on May 14, 2025 10:37:17 AM

Looking for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to enable real-time data acquisition, control, and analytics at the edge? Meet new Opto 22 Technology Partner, Kanoa.

Most of today's manufacturers are looking for better ways to manage day-to-day activities, without spending a fortune on a customized system.

Do you have manual processes or disconnected tools that are preventing you from maximizing your operations? Is lack of real-time data resulting in more downtime and delays?

Read on to find out why Opto 22 has formed a technology partnership with Kanoa for MES solutions that can help companies overcome these challenges.

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Topics: groov EPIC, Ignition, groov RIO, Technology Partners, MES, smart manufacturing, manufacturing

Your new Opto 22 distributor in France—focused on improving industrial performance

Posted by Janice Colmer on May 14, 2025 10:33:31 AM

AXONE-IO becomes an official distributor of Opto 22 in France—resulting in a turning point for Industrial Edge and Industry 4.0 in the region.

AXONE-IO, a valuable OptoPartner and a specialist in digital transformation for industry, is now also officially an Opto 22 distributor. As a reseller of Opto 22 products in France, their expertise on groov EPIC and groov RIO product lines will be invaluable to companies in the French industry.

Learn what this partnership will mean for you and the new technologies it will bring to your projects.

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Topics: IIoT, groov EPIC, industrial automation, Ignition, groov RIO, digital transformation, OptoChannel

Preventing a data center shutdown

Posted by Janice Colmer on May 7, 2025 11:29:04 AM

Are your systems able to withstand severe weather threats or power failures? Learn how a nationwide bank restored critical cooling without infrastructure changes.

Have your industrial control systems been put to the test? Do you have monitoring and control mechanisms in place to face a natural disaster?

After an HVAC retrofit in 2022, the headquarters of a nationwide bank in Australia encountered an unplanned shutdown of their data center, which was critical to their banking operations. Learn how they quickly bounced back, despite facing strict regulations, time constraints, and a list of new required system features.

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Topics: Case studies, groov EPIC, system integrator, groov rio emu, data center

Find your solution at ENTELEC

Posted by Janice Colmer on May 7, 2025 11:25:09 AM

Attend the annual ENTELEC Conference & Expo in Galveston, Texas for an up close look at cutting edge and security-focused application solutions in the energy sector.

Are you looking to achieve operational efficiency in industries such as petroleum, pipelines, natural gas, refineries, and utilities? Are your projects requiring new technologies that achieve digital transformation, as well as utilize edge computing and cybersecurity?

You should join us at the annual ENTELEC Conference & Expo, May 19 - 22, 2025, in Galveston, Texas. Find out what makes this conference unique.

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Topics: Energy management, Events & conferences, groov EPIC, Ignition, groov RIO, oil and gas, energy monitoring

groov + Ignition = a powerful college classroom combo

Posted by Janice Colmer on Apr 29, 2025 8:33:04 AM

See why groov RIO edge I/O with Ignition Edge has become a key component to college Industry 4.0 labs and preparing students for real-world applications.

Have you wondered what a modern day college engineering lab is equipped with for today's students? What's the latest technology that's needed to prepare students for careers in industrial automation? Is it the same technology you're researching for your projects?

Inductive Automation explores the classroom in their latest case study featuring Clovis Community College. You'll learn why Ignition software pairs well with Opto 22 groov devices to meet the challenges of today's IIoT applications, as well as exceeding educational expectations.

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Topics: Case studies, IIoT, industrial automation, groov RIO, Inductive Automation

Why you should attend Automate 2025

Posted by Janice Colmer on Apr 29, 2025 8:28:38 AM

Hear why Automate is the leading industrial automation show in North America and what you can expect to learn from this free event. 

If you work in automation, are considering capitalizing on it in the future, or simply want to know what’s the next greatest advancement in technology, Automate is the place to be. And it’s completely free to attend.

Produced by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), Automate is a one-of-a-kind experience for any professional from any sector—and it's four days of nonstop action.

Opto 22 engineers will be returning to the annual event in Detroit, Michigan, May 12  -  15,  2025. Here's what you can expect.

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Topics: Events & conferences, IIoT, groov EPIC, industrial automation, Ignition, groov RIO, digital transformation, Inductive Automation

How will tariffs affect your Opto 22 systems?

Posted by Dan White on Apr 22, 2025 7:55:10 AM

Get the answers to your questions on how today's economic conditions will affect your current projects and timelines.

If you’ve been keeping an eye on trade news, you’ve seen the headlines: new tariffs are rolling out, and the ripple effects are hitting manufacturers across industries. So what does that mean for your Opto 22 systems? 

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Topics: groov EPIC, industrial automation, groov RIO, Made in USA, supply chain

Optimizing energy management in heat treatment

Posted by Janice Colmer on Apr 22, 2025 7:42:30 AM

See how Schulman Engineering addressed their energy usage, analyzed costs, and established preventive maintenance with the groov RIO energy monitoring unit.

Are you working on machine health initiatives and predictive maintenance? Do you want to track (and reduce) operating costs? Energy management can be the key to achieving these goals. 

Schulman Engineering, an industrial automation and system integration company located in Southern California, recently shared a client success story using Opto 22's groov RIO EMU (GRV-R7-I1VAPM-3).

Is it possible to find a secure solution that translates energy data into usable information for cost management, process improvement, and equipment reliability?

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Topics: Energy management, Case studies, system integrator, groov rio emu, energy monitoring

Get real-time insights to avoid downtime, reduce costs, and optimize your industrial operation

Posted by Janice Colmer on Apr 16, 2025 6:08:48 AM

New white paper outlines actions you can take for practical and cost-effective machine monitoring with edge devices.

Keeping machines running smoothly is at the heart of every industrial operation. Machine monitoring helps avoid downtime by providing real-time insights needed to catch problems early and keep equipment working.

Have you been tasked with an IIoT (industrial internet of things) or digital transformation initiative for your company? Ready to learn how edge devices can be a part of your solution?

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Topics: machine data, white paper, edge computing, groov RIO, Edge I/O, machine monitoring

Get help writing a CODESYS project

Posted by Norma Rodriguez on Apr 16, 2025 6:05:25 AM

Learn how to leverage your PLC programming skills on groov EPIC with CODESYS.

Are you ready to write a control program for your groov EPIC, but unsure where to begin?

Good news: your PLC programming background gives you a head start—especially if you choose to work with CODESYS, one of the three control programming options available on groov EPIC.

Find out how to use the PC-based CODESYS Development System to create and compile IEC 61131-3 programs that you might already be familiar with.

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Topics: Training, CODESYS, IEC 61131-3, groov EPIC, OptoU, groov RIO

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