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.
See how Costa Farms optimized large-scale operations with live production data from groov RIO edge I/O.
Accelerated growth in any industry can result in gaps in production tracking as a business experiences growing pains. Is your machinery interacting with other systems to produce meaningful data?
Costa Farms had to face this obstacle as it shifted its focus toward optimizing operational efficiency to keep up with large-scale production needs.
See how groov RIO edge I/O came to the rescue in this new case study.
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Topics:
Case studies,
Node-RED,
groov RIO
New podcast discusses key takeaways and benefits from using open source technology.
Are you thinking about investing in IIoT but don't know where to start? It used to sound like a futuristic concept, but industrial internet of things technologies are here and you don't want to be left behind.
IIoT protocols like MQTT and Sparkplug are becoming more popular for good reason—and an important part of Opto 22's groov EPIC and groov RIO product lines.
Tune in to this new podcast, Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast for a better understanding of the role MQTT, TCP/IP, and VPN play in the IIoT.
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Topics:
IIoT,
Industrial Internet of Things,
MQTT,
Sparkplug,
podcast,
open source
Attend an upcoming webinar hosted by Inductive Automation for some inspiration on how you can use Ignition in your projects to solve application challenges.
What takes a controls project from run-of-the-mill to showcase-worthy? Travis Cox, Inductive Automation's Chief Technology Evangelist, is ready to show you during an upcoming webinar you don't want to miss.
Make plans to attend: The Making of World-Class Control Systems.
Travis will be joined by current Ignition customers whose successful applications landed them a coveted spot in this year's ICC Discover Gallery. See what else this webinar has is in store...
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Topics:
Webinars,
OptoNews 2015-12-02,
groov EPIC,
Ignition,
OptoPartner,
groov RIO,
Inductive Automation,
SCADA
October is Manufacturing Month in our hometown of Temecula, CA, and a reminder that manufacturing companies can make a difference in their local communities.
You might have heard Opto 22 is celebrating 50 years this year, but how and where did it start? Why did the company move its headquarters to Temecula, California?
You'll get some insight and get to know Opto 22 a little better after watching this quick 2-minute video with an up-close look at the factory. See why that "Made in USA" label is an important part of Opto products, and why we're proud members of the Southwest California Manufacturing Council (SCMC).
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Topics:
product philosophy,
Made in USA,
manufacturing
Join OptoPartner Weisz Instrumentos for one of the most widely recognized events in the hydrocarbons industry.
The Expo Oil & Gas Patagonia is one of the most important events in the Argentine hydrocarbons industry, bringing together key players from across the sector. With over 150 exhibitors, the expo will showcase the latest developments in production areas. Attendees will discover new products, technologies, and ventures related to the industry.
Join Opto 22's IoT Executive, Rene Gamero, and Weisz engineering staff for live demos of groov EPIC and groov RIO products—and see the important role they are playing in oil and gas applications.
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Topics:
Events & conferences,
MQTT,
groov EPIC,
groov RIO,
oil and gas,
Ignition Cloud Edition
Get a step-by-step plan to implement energy monitoring in your facility for immediate cost savings.
Are you ready to start analyzing your energy data to manage and reduce energy costs and consumption? Looking for a straight-forward approach so you can start seeing immediate results?
Automation World's Editor-in-Chief, Dave Greenfield, attended a session at last month's Ignition Community Conference that explained the benefits of energy monitoring and a simple plan to get started. Dave covers the ICC presentation in detail in his latest article, "Energy Monitoring for Manufacturers Gets Easier."
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Topics:
Energy management,
Automation World,
Ignition,
Ignition Community Conference,
energy monitoring
The groov System Configurator tool debuts updated features to help you map out your automation strategy.
Calling all automation and controls engineers, technicians, system integrators—and even our own Opto engineers! Would you like to research and design systems that use both groov EPIC controllers and groov RIO edge I/O modules?
Now you can configure groov EPICs (including processors, licenses, power supplies, I/O modules, and chassis), groov RIOs (all three types), and groov software in a complete system. The interactive groov System Configurator tool is all you need. It provides technical guidance so you can start experimenting with your system designs online.
With beta testing complete and customer feedback implemented, it's time to try out all the new features this recently updated website tool offers.
See how everything fits together in a networked architecture, making sure your system is cohesive and ready to run smoothly.
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Topics:
groov EPIC,
groov RIO,
product design,
groov System Configurator
Take your HMIs to the next level with this free resource on the Opto 22 website.
Working on updating your HMI screens or looking for new design ideas? Whether it's for use with a groov EPIC (GRV-EPIC-PR1 or GRV-EPIC-PR2), groov Server for Windows (GROOV-SVR-WIN-BASE), or any other control dashboards you're working with, these free website resources can help.
Find all your SVGs, PNGs, GIFs, product images, and logos in one convenient location—the Opto 22 SVG and GIF Library.
These images and animations help
you easily build an operator interface to see and interact with the devices and data you need. And even better news...the library was just updated with more images and features you don't want to miss.
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Topics:
groov View,
groov EPIC,
HMI,
SVG,
GIF
Reserve your seat at one of the 2025 groov EPIC Premium Factory Training classes.
Are you interested in learning more about edge controller technology? Do you need help achieving digital transformation goals within your company? Or are you in search of a better solution for your current applications?
It's time to explore the latest types of controllers that can do so much more than a PLC. Make it happen by attending one of the 2025 groov EPIC Premium Factory Training (PFT) classes at Opto 22 headquarters in Temecula, California.
More classes have just been added to the schedule, along with a new PFT video. Watch 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
See how to break through the status quo with groov and Ignition by attending the Opto 22 sessions at the upcoming Ignition Community Conference.
Whether you're attending this year's Ignition Community Conference in person or with a livestream pass, you have plenty of opportunities to attend exhibitor demo sessions or see guest speakers presenting on a variety of educational topics—all centered around solutions using Ignition software.
This three-day event takes place September 17-19, 2024, in Folsom, CA, and although it recently sold out, you can still be part of the action by purchasing a Livestream pass.
Hosted by our technology partner Inductive Automation, the annual event grows in popularity each year as the number of Ignition software applications grows worldwide. The conference promises:
- Global networking with the IA team as well as Ignition Community members
- Learning opportunities through keynote speakers, expert panels, table talks, and breakout sessions
- Interactive demos and use case presentations from exhibitors
You won't want to miss Opto 22's live demonstrations and sessions. The Opto 22 team returns this year as a sponsor, exhibitor, and key part of the Build-A-Thon! Here are some outstanding presentations to add to your schedule.
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Topics:
Events & conferences,
Ignition Edge,
groov EPIC,
Ignition,
Ignition Community Conference,
groov RIO