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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

DigiKey now a national distributor for Opto 22

Posted by Janice Colmer on Dec 3, 2025 8:40:34 AM

Now you have a new source for all Opto 22 products, from solid-state relays to the latest groov edge devices.

Looking for a stocking distributor for all your industrial controls? DigiKey, one of the world's largest distributors of electronic components, is now serving as a national distributor for Opto 22 products across the United States.

If you're an engineer, system integrator, or business looking for reliable industrial I/O, controllers, and edge computing solutions, read on to see how this partnership gives you easier access to Opto 22 products.

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Topics: SSRs, groov EPIC, snap pac, groov RIO, OptoChannel

Secure, Simple, Scalable: Modern Dashboards with Opto 22 and Grafana

Posted by Janice Colmer on Nov 26, 2025 9:31:49 AM

Register to attend next week's webinar—see how Opto 22 controllers and I/O publish data directly to Grafana dashboards.

Curious how to use Grafana dashboards for visualizing and monitoring your data?

Join webinar hosts Rene Gamero and Grant Chase to see how easy it can be to get secure, real-time insights from your industrial systems.

Register to attend this informative webinar on December 3, 2025.

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Topics: Webinars, groov EPIC, data visualization, Grafana

Tech Support Resources Cheat Sheet

Posted by Janice Colmer on Nov 19, 2025 7:10:38 AM

Need help outside of business hours? Bookmark or save this blog post for easy access to documents and resources that can assist you if you need help with product questions or troubleshooting. 

One of the best things about Opto 22 product support is: it's free! The dedicated team of technical support engineers is here to help you during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).

But what if you need assistance outside of business hours?

Several resources available on our website, accessible 24/7, can answer your questions, explain the details of product features, or provide troubleshooting advice. Here's a list of the most popular and often referenced documents that our own support team uses regularly.

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Topics: groov EPIC, groov RIO, Opto 22 product support

Introducing Mayfield Scientific: Your new OptoPartner

Posted by Janice Colmer on Nov 19, 2025 7:06:36 AM

Opto 22's growing network of system integrators now includes Mayfield Scientific—an experienced IIoT solution provider.

Do you need help integrating, installing, or updating your Opto 22 system? Or implementing an Internet of Things project? An OptoPartner can help.

Opto 22 IoT Certified OptoPartners bring the skills and experience to realize your Internet of Things goals. These partners know both automation systems and IT systems. 

Get to know IoT Certified Mayfield Scientific, learn what projects they can help with, and what regions they service.

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Topics: IIoT, groov EPIC, Ignition, system integrator, OptoPartner

Node-RED Con: Real-world solutions

Posted by Dan White on Nov 12, 2025 7:45:03 AM

Watch recorded conference sessions for FREE and learn how to connect your systems with Node-RED.

Included in groov EPIC and groov RIO is Node-RED, an open-source software program that allows you to wire together devices, databases, cloud applications, and APIs (application programming interfaces) using simple logic flows.

Node-RED is being used in a wide range of mission-critical applications, from city utilities and semiconductor fabs to manufacturing lines and smart buildings.

Anywhere an engineer needs two systems to talk, Node-RED often shows up. It’s a visual way to move data, trigger actions, and link systems. Due to Node-RED's growing popularity, it's no surprise that last week's Node-RED conference provided some excellent resources and idea exchanges.

Discover the key takeaways from the conference and gain access to the session recordings.

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Topics: Events & conferences, Node-RED, groov EPIC, groov RIO

Real-world Results at the Edge

Posted by Janice Colmer on Nov 12, 2025 7:41:42 AM

Curious how others are solving industrial control and automation challenges similar to yours? Recent case studies show you how.

Whether it’s incompatible systems, saving costs and improving operations, or dealing with end-of-life products, application stories from customers in your field or other industries can give you ideas for solutions. 

Take a look at the most recent case studies in the Opto 22 case study library—we’ve added quite a few over the past year. You can read each story on the web page or download it as a PDF document.

Here are a few case study highlights, so you can see how customers worldwide are solving current industrial automation challenges.

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Topics: Case studies, groov EPIC, groov RIO

Meet the future of mining

Posted by Janice Colmer on Nov 4, 2025 11:43:06 AM

Don't miss the chance to see live demos of groov EPIC and RIO working with Ignition to solve application challenges in the mining industry.

Here's another event to consider adding to your 2026 trade show and conference schedule—especially if you are in the Western United States: MINEXCHANGE.

This annual event takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 22-25, 2026. Get all the expo details and see where you'll find Opto 22.

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Topics: Events & conferences, groov EPIC, Ignition, groov RIO

Surety Automation is ready to help with your next project

Posted by Janice Colmer on Oct 29, 2025 9:43:18 AM

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

Machine monitoring made easy

Posted by Janice Colmer on Oct 22, 2025 8:23:41 AM

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

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