Janice Colmer
Janice has worked at Opto 22 for nearly 20 years and is part of the marketing team that strives to share new and relevant content with the automation industry. She enjoys books, camping, country music, and spending time with family and friends.
With over 20 years of industrial automation experience, Evo Integration hosts their first expo—to connect you with global manufacturers and new tech that can transform your operations.
Welcome to Evo Expo! It's your chance to step into the future of manufacturing. This interactive technology showcase, scheduled for March 26, 2025 in Reading, Pennsylvania, features cutting-edge automation and control solutions.
This is your opportunity to connect with experts who understand the real challenges of modern manufacturing. Meet with industry leaders who can show you how you can quickly transform your operations. Get the event details...
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Topics:
Events & conferences,
groov EPIC,
system integrator,
groov RIO,
smart manufacturing,
manufacturing
Learn from the City of Morro Bay's dynamic operations and see how your systems could be adapted for real-time data.
Managing multiple control systems doesn’t have to be a headache. When Operational Technology Specialist Grant Chase went to work in Morro Bay, California, he found a utilities infrastructure in need of unification and stability.
The city’s water and wastewater control systems were a patchwork of different technologies—some dating back decades.
Grant was determined to rebuild a standardized operation with key security controls in place to protect critical infrastructure. See how edge controller technology played a prominent role in getting operators working smoothly on one platform to visualize data across all processes.
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Topics:
Case studies,
Ignition Edge,
groov View,
groov EPIC
See how Edge Controls introduced a standardized interface and hardware solution for legacy equipment.
What are some of your current application challenges? Mixed control systems? Differing protocols and interfaces on your machinery? Or are you simply trying to reach predictive maintenance for your operations?
If any of this sounds familiar, then this standout application story from the 2024 Ignition Community Conference Discover Gallery can offer some guidance.
Stonehill Environmental Partners asked OptoPartner Edge Controls to help them regain their competitiveness by implementing a new SCADA system that would address their legacy equipment challenges. See what happened next.
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Topics:
Oil & gas,
Ignition Edge,
groov EPIC,
Ignition,
Ignition Community Conference,
groov RIO,
Discover Gallery
How can your operations achieve seamless digitalization and a path toward a UNS? Watch this webinar recording for an informative demo.
Were you able to tune in to last week's Inductive Automation Solution Partner webinar? You can now watch it on demand for the first time or for review.
Inductive Automation's Solution and Strategic partners teamed up with Inductive to demonstrate the benefits of using their collaborative technology offerings. The companies featured in this webinar include:
- Inductive Automation
- 4IR Solutions
- Cirrus Link Solutions
- Sepasoft
- Opto 22
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Topics:
Webinars,
Ignition,
digital transformation,
Inductive Automation,
Technology Partners,
UNS,
Unified Namespace
Two must-see presentations at the 2025 ARC Industry Forum promise to deliver on this year's theme of winning in the industrial AI era.
Will you be joining Opto 22 and Inductive Automation at the annual ARC Industry Forum in Orlando February 10-13, 2025? There you'll see groov EPIC controllers and groov RIO edge I/O in action—working with the Ignition software included in the groov family of products.
In addition to live demos in the Inductive Automation booth, you'll hear two guest speakers presenting their first-hand experience with this collaborative technology. Here are the applications they'll be sharing and the kind of results you can expect.
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Topics:
Events & conferences,
groov EPIC,
ARC Forum,
Ignition,
groov RIO,
Inductive Automation
Wondering if groov EPIC factory training is worth attending? Hear from the first groov EPIC class of 2025 as they share feedback and highlights from their experience.
If you've been considering attending in-person PLC training this year or are interested in learning more on the topics of edge computing, digital transformation, MQTT, Node-RED or Ignition....you'll want to look into groov EPIC Premium Factory training at Opto 22 headquarters.
But don't just take our word for it...hear from the students themselves! Read about the January groov EPIC training experience.
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Topics:
Training,
groov EPIC,
Factory Training,
edge computing,
digital transformation
Did you miss ICC 2024 last September? Inductive Automation has just published free access to all event recordings, including speakers, panels, demos, and especially the Build-a-Thon.
The Ignition software community is growing rapidly in the world of industrial automation. What is all the excitement about?
As Opto 22’s Dan White explained after ICC 2024 last September, the ICC showcased "real-world projects that tackled the same automation hurdles you’re facing every day, and a community of dedicated partners working together to drive the industry forward—starting with your success at the core.”
Does it sound like something you want to be a part of? Here’s your chance to find out!
All the event presentations from ICC 2024 are now available for you to view for free and on demand. Here are some Opto 22 highlights:
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Topics:
Events & conferences,
groov EPIC,
Ignition,
Ignition Community Conference,
groov RIO,
groov rio emu,
energy monitoring
OptoPartner Enginuity shares a recent application success story in the healthcare industry—demonstrating how to quickly scale up production to meet new demand.
Welcome back Daniel Baugh of Enginuity Inc., an IIoT-certified OptoPartner, as he returns as a guest blogger to share some insights on the company's recent groov RIO application.
It's a great story of how a small company was able to achieve large-scale production goals. See how Enginuity and groov RIO helped meet increased demand in the gut biome sector of the healthcare industry.
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Topics:
Case studies,
Node-RED,
Ignition Edge,
OptoPartner,
groov RIO
Upcoming webinar brings together Inductive Automation Solution Partners to show you a live demo of a real-world digitalization application with Unified Namespace (UNS).
Are you wondering how to best proceed in your digital transformation journey? Then please join Opto 22 along with other Inductive Automation Solution Partners for an exclusive webinar. You'll learn how to accelerate and simplify digital transformation through a collaborative, integrated approach.
This webinar will highlight the benefits of using all partners within the Inductive Automation ecosystem:
- 4IR Solutions
- Cirrus Link Solutions
- Sepasoft
- Opto 22
Working together, they'll show you how to achieve seamless digitalization and a Unified Namespace (UNS) with reduced complexity and time. Don't miss this live demo.
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Topics:
Webinars,
Ignition,
digital transformation,
Inductive Automation,
Technology Partners,
UNS,
Unified Namespace
Add industry trade events to your schedule this year for more learning opportunities and ways to make your 2025 projects 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 2025 event schedule and see if groov EPIC and groov RIO product demos are coming to a venue near you.
First stops will be in Orlando, Dallas, St. Petersburg, and Detroit. For most of these events, we'll be working alongside our technology partner, Inductive Automation. Come see groov product demos in person and in collaboration with Ignition software.
Get registration and agenda details on upcoming shows, and we hope to see you on the road with us in 2025!
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Topics:
Events & conferences,
groov EPIC,
Ignition,
groov RIO