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Automating pumps at the edge

Posted by Janice Colmer on Apr 8, 2026 7:23:13 AM

Learn from OptoPartner MAC Automation as they share how to achieve edge-based pump control using MQTT, cloud SCADA, and groov EPIC.

If you’re looking for insight into how IIoT and smart automation strategies can transform hard-to-reach operations, this new case study from OptoPartner MAC Automation offers a clear, real-world example of what’s possible—and why it matters. 

See what makes their application so compelling.  

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Topics: Case studies, MQTT, groov EPIC, OptoPartner, SCADA

See why solar plants are groovin'

Posted by Janice Colmer on Apr 8, 2026 7:19:21 AM

The Who's groovin' video series continues with a look at how to create data visualization from isolated plant operations across thousands of miles.

How do you manage dozens of solar plants built by different teams, spread across thousands of miles, and still keep power flowing every day?

For CVE Chile, that was the challenge. Each site ran its own controls with no shared way to track performance or to identify problems.

In episode 5 of the Who's groovin video series, we'll show you how CVE found a way to bring visibility and reliability to solar power plants across the vast terrain in Chile.

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Topics: Case studies, Videos, OEM, groov EPIC

Who's groovin with EPIC?

Posted by Janice Colmer on Apr 2, 2026 7:41:46 AM

See how ALTA Refrigeration went from a custom engineering house to a scalable industrial OEM in episode 4 of the Who's groovin video series.

Have you watched the new video series Who's groovin yet? Each video highlights a real customer application and the system that was built to fix a real problem. 

Here's your chance to watch episode 4 featuring ALTA Refrigeration.

See how they were able to scale a nationwide fleet of industrial equipment without growing their service team.

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Topics: Case studies, Videos, OEM, groov EPIC

New case study: data center demands lead to new cooling applications

Posted by Janice Colmer on Mar 25, 2026 8:46:59 AM

Learn how real data center operating experience evolved into a new OEM opportunity.

As data centers evolve to support AI, high-performance computing, and digital services, one challenge continues to rise above the rest: heat. 

Traditional cooling methods are being pushed to their limits as processing demands—and the energy required to support them—grow at a rapid rate. Modern data centers consume massive amounts of electricity and water just to keep systems within safe operating temperatures, making cooling efficiency a critical concern for operators and engineers alike.

In this new case study, you'll learn how Nautilus Data Technologies brought their liquid cooling strategy to the forefront of managing data center demand. 

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Topics: Case studies, OEM, groov EPIC, data center

New case study: Stopping leaks with the help of AI

Posted by Janice Colmer on Feb 11, 2026 11:04:22 AM

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.

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Topics: Case studies, Node-RED, CODESYS, groov EPIC, python, AI, mining

Three real projects you can learn from

Posted by Dan White on Jan 28, 2026 7:34:56 AM

New Who's groovin' video series lets you preview a variety of industrial application challenges and solutions.

When you’re working through a control or monitoring problem, it helps to see how someone else already solved something similar.

That's the idea behind a new short video series called Who's groovin'.

Get a sneak peek.

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Topics: Case studies, Videos, groov EPIC, groov RIO

Missed ICC 2025? Conference videos are now available on demand

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jan 21, 2026 8:47:48 AM

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.

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Topics: Case studies, groov EPIC, Ignition, Ignition Community Conference, machine monitoring

How to build smaller, smarter, cost-effective control systems

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jan 14, 2026 6:41:25 AM

New case study shows you a simple way to digitally transform manual, disconnected underground systems into smart systems with full-scale, remote visibility.

Do you work on industrial applications in hazardous environments, where one failure can lead to immediate and severe consequences?

OptoPartner Surety Automation has decades of experience in mining and process industries, and is no stranger to handling the challenges that come with these types of projects.

Read about their latest application success story, with a major gold producer in northern Nevada.

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Topics: Case studies, CODESYS, Ignition, groov RIO

What's possible with groov RIO + CODESYS in Oil & Gas?

Posted by Janice Colmer on Dec 10, 2025 10:00:20 AM

Watch the Fall 2025 CODESYS Tech Talk for a high-level overview of how CODESYS programming is used in today's industrial automation applications.

Are you challenged to select the programming tool that best suits your application? We get it, and that's why you have programming options to choose from in groov EPIC and groov RIO products.

One of the many options is the CODESYS Development System, which lets you use all the standard tools and IEC 61131-3 programming methods, like ladder logic or sequential function charts. 

Opto 22 Director of Technical Marketing, Dan White, recently presented a customer application in the oil and gas industry that explains how CODESYS with groov RIO transformed a controls system. Watch the Fall 2025 CODESYS Tech Talk for the full story.

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Topics: Case studies, Webinars, Oil & gas, CODESYS, groov RIO

Case Study: How an OEM took back their control systems

Posted by Janice Colmer on Dec 3, 2025 8:43:26 AM

Learn from PermaCool's experience of scaling custom chillers with smarter automation and remote diagnostics.

Are you dealing with the challenges that come with a third-party or outsourced controls system?

What happens when you need to troubleshoot or make a repair, but you don't have access to the controls?

PermaCool, a busy OEM in the plant extraction industry, encountered a bottleneck when its outsourced components couldn't keep pace. Read this new case study to see how they overcame the limitations they faced and were able to push the boundaries of what they could accomplish.

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Topics: Case studies, OEM, groov EPIC

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