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.
New Automation World article explains how a tier-one automotive supplier connected legacy injection molding machines for less than $1,000 per machine without writing a single line of code or replacing PLCs.
In case you missed this year's Ignition Community Conference, David Greenfield (Automation World Editor-in-Chief) provides an excellent recap of a "machine monitoring" session in his latest article.
Hear key takeaways from Dan White's presentation on cost-effective ways to get data from your brownfield devices and transform legacy manufacturing to smart machine monitoring.
Then see first-hand how Moriroku Technology North America (MTNA) implemented these machine monitoring tips to elevate their operations.
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Topics:
Case studies,
Automation World,
Ignition,
Ignition Community Conference,
groov RIO,
machine monitoring
Meet the newest OptoPartner who is ready to design, implement, and maintain your industrial control application.
The OptoPartner program gives you access to companies with expertise and application experience working with all Opto 22 product lines, including groov EPIC and groov RIO.
Surety Automation is the latest company to achieve success with groov product solutions and has received the IoT Certification from Opto 22.
Learn more about their company philosophy and how they can help with your next project.
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Topics:
groov EPIC,
Ignition,
system integrator,
OptoPartner,
groov RIO,
system integration
New animated video shows how machine monitoring helps your systems run more smoothly.
In a factory setting, automation enhances speed and productivity. But, machine breakdowns can lead to significant downtime costs.
This is where machine monitoring plays an important role. Watch this new video for a fun explanation of what machine monitoring is, how to implement it, and how it can improve your processes without interrupting them.
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Topics:
Videos,
groov EPIC,
groov RIO,
smart manufacturing,
machine monitoring
This cybersecurity video series demonstrates key product features to keep your systems safe.
Have you visited the Opto 22 video library lately? Along with product overviews and how-to videos, you'll find several developer videos.
If you've been wanting to know more about all the cybersecurity features that come with groov EPIC and groov RIO, then you'll want to see this video series that covers using self-signed certificates with your groov devices.
The goal is to ensure both trusted and encrypted connections—another way groov products deliver cybersecurity right out of the box. Watch and learn.
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Topics:
groov EPIC,
cybersecurity,
certificate,
groov RIO
See how a simple plan using new technology in a rugged environment provided control and visibility over all operations.
When local leaders in Northern Ecuador commissioned a new regional water treatment plant to supply clean water to 300,000 people across five municipalities, the contractor recognized that modern SCADA and automation were essential for managing the water treatment operations.
How did system integrator Next Control overcome the geographical challenges, locked hardware platforms, and software licensing costs to make it happen?
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Topics:
Case studies,
Water & wastewater,
groov EPIC,
groov RIO,
SCADA
Opto 22 returns to the ProveIt! conference in early 2026 to take on the challenge of collecting data from “dark” assets in manufacturing.
Are you considering attending any industry trade shows and conferences next year? It's already time to start planning!
Don't settle for another show that just talks about digital transformation—register to witness live demonstrations that truly prove the value of IIoT technologies in action. Learn firsthand how to digitally transform your manufacturing floor.
Hear what to expect and get all the event details for the February 2026 ProveIt! Conference.
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Topics:
Events & conferences,
IIoT,
digital transformation,
IIoT System Architecture,
smart manufacturing,
manufacturing,
Unified Namespace
The latest SNAP PAC firmware release is now available for your SNAP PAC system.
If you are using any of the following SNAP PAC system controllers or brains, you'll want to take a look at the new R10.6a update:
SNAP PAC R-series
SNAP PAC S-series
SoftPAC
G4EB2 brains
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Topics:
Firmware,
PAC Manager,
snap pac
Reserve your seat at one of the 2026 groov EPIC Premium Factory Training classes.
Are you interested in learning more about edge controller technology? Do you need help achieving your company's digital transformation goals? Or are you seeking a more effective solution for your existing applications?
It's time to explore the latest types of controllers that can do so much more than a PLC. Get hands-on training at one of the 2026 groov EPIC Premium Factory Training (PFT) classes held at Opto 22 headquarters in Temecula, California.
The 2026 training class schedule has just been released! Be the first to reserve your seat and watch a video for a sneak peek at what you can expect when you get to Opto HQ.
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Topics:
Training,
groov EPIC,
Factory Training,
groov RIO
Meet Hunt Electric—the newest addition to the OptoPartner system integrator network.
Do you need help designing or upgrading your control systems? Do you need to partner with a company that's familiar with Opto 22 products and can design, install, and provide long-term support?
Hear what expertise Hunt Electric offers the Mountain West regions of the United States, and why they've become part of the OptoPartner program.
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Topics:
groov EPIC,
OptoPartner,
groov RIO
Attend the Fall CODESYS Tech Talk week for a deep dive into CODESYS and real-world application stories currently using the programming tool.
When programming PLCs or edge controllers, are you looking for an open platform, device independence, and support for Industry 4.0? The CODESYS programming environment checks all these boxes.
Included as a programming option in both groov EPIC and groov RIO products, CODESYS supports all IEC 61131-3 compliant languages.
Ready for free CODESYS technical training? Hear about the 2025 CODESYS Tech Talks that Opto 22 will be participating in.
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Topics:
Webinars,
Events & conferences,
CODESYS,
groov EPIC,
groov RIO