Guest blogger Michaela Pauly of OptoPartner Perceptive Controls outlines why they use groov products in their projects and how it has created more engineering job opportunities.

Are you currently seeking engineering positions in industrial automation? Do you want more opportunities to solve customer challenges with the right programming tools and solutions for the job?

You could be the perfect fit for OptoPartner Perceptive Controls. They are currently recruiting engineers interested in putting their talents to the test.

Read on to hear more about the company's approach and the types of candidates they're looking for.

Learn how you can measure and securely manage power and energy usage data across your facility.

Are you working on machine health initiatives and predictive maintenance? Do you want to track (and reduce) operating costs?

groov products offer a simple, flexible, industrial way to monitor power and energy where it's used and securely send that data where it's needed for analysis and decision-making.  

Here's your chance to learn more about the groov RIO energy monitoring unit (GRV-R7-I1VAPM-3), or RIO EMU for short.  It  brings connectivity to projects that require power and energy data acquisition and communication. Whether you're already using groov RIO for energy monitoring or still researching your options, the groov RIO EMU User's Guide can help you understand its full capabilities and features.

Sign up for the OptoForums and join discussions with experienced Opto 22 product users—and help other users with your insights.

You’ll see the OptoForums mentioned here on the blog from time to time, and that's for good reason. The Forums have valuable technical advice, sample code, product feature discussions, and firmware release previews that you can't get anywhere else.

The OptoForums now host over 10,000 members! A sincere thank you to all our valuable contributors. And if you're not already a member, now is the time to sign up or sign in with your MyOpto account. You can find the direct link under the Community tab on our website.

Read on to find out all the benefits of being a part of the OptoForums community.

Welcome newly IoT-Certified Charleston Engineering to the OptoPartner system integrator network.

Looking for assistance with a control system upgrade or a project solution utilizing groov EPIC controllers or groov RIO edge I/O modules? Charleston Engineering is well versed in the IIoT and industrial automation fields and can help you implement connected, intelligent systems.

As the latest engineering and design service to join the OptoPartner network, their team is ready to deliver solutions that last.

Learn more about Charleston Engineering and the experience and expertise that has earned them several stand-out projects in the Southeastern United States.

Operating in Mexico and Latin America, ECON Tech offers expertise in the food, energy, mining, manufacturing, and oil & gas sectors.

The OptoPartner system integrator network is built around collaboration with organizations that bring you deep technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a strong commitment to making your projects successful.

New IoT Certified OptoPartner ECON Tech brings qualified automation professionals who understand how to solve your real-world challenges.

Learn more about ECON Tech, their application experience, and how they can help you.

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.

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.