Bookmark the new Articles section of the Opto 22 website for white papers and editorial content covering the latest technology in the world of industrial automation.
Industrial automation is evolving quickly. New technologies, communication standards, and cybersecurity challenges are constantly changing how engineers design and maintain systems. When you’re working on a project, you don’t always have time for tedious research.
That's why we've created a new section of the Opto 22 website that gives you practical information you can use right now.
See what you'll find in the new Articles menu option.
The Articles section is designed to give engineers, automation technicians, and system integrators access to clear, practical insights about automation technology and real-world applications. Instead of focusing only on product specifications, these articles explore the bigger picture—how technologies work, why certain design decisions matter, and how you can apply modern automation strategies to your own systems.
You'll find topics like industrial networking, cybersecurity, IIoT architectures, MQTT, edge computing, and best practices for integrating OT and IT systems.
You might want to keep this page bookmarked for future reference as we'll be adding more helpful content throughout the year. To get started, you can check out these four articles:
- Building Industrial IoT from Edge to Cloud
- Machine Monitoring with Edge Devices
- Industrial-strength MQTT/Sparkplug
- Cybersecurity Design & Best Practices
Whether you're an experienced engineer or new to the field, we hope this collection of articles proves to be a valuable learning resource when you're troubleshooting a system, researching a new architecture, or simply keeping up with evolving automation technologies.
Have suggestions on specific topics you'd like to learn more about? Let us know in the comment section below.


