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How can you integrate industrial assets into a UNS?

Posted by Benson Hougland on Apr 2, 2025 11:05:55 AM

Watch our live demo–recorded from the ProveIt! Conference–to see how brownfield and greenfield assets integrate into a Unified Namespace (UNS) to give you a competitive edge.

We attended the first annual ProveIt! Conference on February 18-20th in Dallas, Texas. This brand new conference was unique—because instead of just setting up a booth and talking about our solutions, we were required to prove it live on stage! 

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Topics: Events & conferences, MQTT, groov EPIC, Ignition, digital transformation, IIoT System Architecture, Unified Namespace

Did Opto 22 Prove It?

Posted by Janice Colmer on Apr 2, 2025 9:45:56 AM

Listen in on a conversation from this year's ProveIt! conference as Benson Hougland discusses the why and how of securely moving data from OT to IT systems with the Manufacturing Hub podcast.

Have you tuned in to the Manufacturing Hub podcast yet? It's an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners—Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. They asked Opto 22's Benson Hougland for a sit down discussion at this year's ProveIt! conference in Dallas, where several topics were covered.

What types of solutions are readily available for manufacturers to start their digital transformation? What are the most common challenges and roadblocks? What does the future look like in terms of product features?

And most importantly, was Opto 22 able to prove a viable solution on stage at the ProveIt conference?

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Topics: Events & conferences, IIoT, groov EPIC, podcast, edge computing, groov RIO, smart manufacturing

Watch the ARC Forum sessions on demand

Posted by Dan White on Mar 26, 2025 9:51:40 AM

Catch up on presentations from this year's ARC Forum and see why these discussions matter for you.

If you couldn’t make it to the ARC Industry Forum this year, you’re in luck. The sessions featuring Opto 22 users and industry leaders are now available to watch on YouTube.

From industrial AI and digital transformation to smart manufacturing, hear real stories from the field.

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Topics: Events & conferences, IIoT, industrial automation, smart manufacturing

Proving new tech to today's manufacturers

Posted by Garrick Reichert on Feb 26, 2025 8:32:01 AM

What did you miss at the first annual ProveIt! Conference? Manufacturers and industry vendors came together to "prove" options for reaching digital transformation and moving data within a Unified Namespace (UNS).

Last week in Dallas was extraordinary, as over 600 industry professionals and 36 vendors gathered for ProveIt! 2025. This conference wasn’t just about talking digital transformation—it was all about live demonstrations that truly proved the value of IIoT technologies in action.

With a focus on educating attendees, this conference drew end users who are manufacturers.

Here's a quick recap of the experience and a look at Opto 22's ProveIt! demo—see for yourself what concepts were shown and "proven."

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Topics: Events & conferences, Industrial Internet of Things, groov EPIC, groov RIO, smart manufacturing

Time to level up your smart manufacturing game

Posted by Janice Colmer on Feb 26, 2025 8:27:50 AM

Attend the Smart Manufacturing Roadshow to start collaborative relationships that help build your plant's success.

Smart manufacturing has become a popular topic and a rapidly growing space. Where are you on the path to reaching smart manufacturing status? Looking for some direction?

The State of Indiana is once again forging the path—encouraging manufacturers to leverage one another by sharing what each has learned and working together for mutual benefit.

Here's your chance to attend a free, one-day event that brings manufacturers together.

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Topics: Energy management, Events & conferences, groov EPIC, groov RIO, smart manufacturing, groov rio emu, energy monitoring

A new kind of industrial expo

Posted by Janice Colmer on Feb 19, 2025 7:53:28 AM

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

What happened at the ARC Industry Forum?

Posted by Dan White on Feb 19, 2025 7:50:12 AM

If you're in the industrial automation field, you'll want to hear about the annual ARC Forum that keeps you thinking ahead.

If you didn’t make it to the 29th Annual ARC Industry Forum, you missed out. But this blog post will get you up to speed!

Here’s what went down and why this event continues to matter:

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Topics: Events & conferences, Ignition Edge, ARC Forum, Ignition, Inductive Automation

Explore smart manufacturing and operational resilience at ARC Forum

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jan 30, 2025 7:49:55 AM

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

Experience the Ignition Community Conference on demand

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jan 23, 2025 7:44:06 AM

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

Add groov EPIC and RIO live demos to your 2025 calendar

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jan 9, 2025 10:19:18 AM

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

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