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More groov EPIC graduates for the class of 2024

Posted by Janice Colmer on Mar 12, 2024 1:36:09 PM

Read feedback from students in the March 2024 groov EPIC Premium Factory Training class.

It was another full class of eager-to-learn groov EPIC students who made the trip to Opto 22 headquarters in Temecula, California this month. The value of in-person, instructor-led training is once again clear after another successful week: the course benefits engineers at all levels of experience with all types of applications. And that’s thanks to the team of Opto trainers who devote their time to developing a comprehensive, integrated class curriculum.

Hear what this month's students had to say about their groov EPIC training experience. Then register to join us for the next class!

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Topics: Training, groov EPIC, Factory Training

See live demos of groov EPIC and RIO at ENTELEC

Posted by Janice Colmer on Mar 11, 2024 11:56:13 AM

The upcoming conference in Houston provides opportunities to learn best practices for data mobility and security for today’s industrial cyber environment.

Join us in Houston for this year's ENTELEC Conference & Expo, April 1-4, 2024. It's a chance to explore a complete edge solution for your project using Opto 22’s groov EPIC and RIO products, along with Opto 22 Technology partners Inductive Automation (Ignition Edge), Cirrus Link Solutions (MQTT Modules), and Snowflake (Data Cloud).

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Topics: Events & conferences, Oil & gas, MQTT, groov EPIC, Ignition, groov RIO, Inductive Automation, Cirrus Link Solutions, Snowflake

Learn with Interactive Demos: groov View and Ignition Cloud Edition

Posted by Dan White on Mar 4, 2024 1:42:11 PM

Visit Opto 22's two product demo sites for a hands-on learning experience.

I know, you're always on the hunt for tools that make your life easier and your projects cooler, and I've got something you might want to check out—interactive demos for groov View and Ignition Cloud Edition.

This is a chance to dive into what these platforms can really do for your visualization and overall SCADA needs. If you’re already familiar with Opto 22 products, you’ve probably heard of groov View—an intuitive, web-based HMI/visualization software that comes standard on every groov EPIC. You may not have heard of Inductive Automation’s Ignition—a versatile industrial application platform for SCADA, MES, IIoT projects, and more.

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Topics: groov View, groov EPIC, interactive demo, Ignition Cloud Edition

New OptoDistributor in Europe: Cully Automation Ltd.

Posted by Janice Colmer on Mar 3, 2024 9:35:00 AM

Ireland-based distributor now available to help meet your automation needs.

Announcing a new addition to our international channel of distributors and partners: Cully Automation Ltd in Ireland. Cully Automation offers groov EPIC, groov RIO, and the complete Opto 22 product line in the region.  

With over 20 years’ experience in water treatment, process control, automation, and instrumentation within water utilities and multi-sector industries, Cully Automation brings extensive knowledge to help you choose automation products. Opto 22’s edge products and technologies complement their areas of expertise for an ideal partnership.

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Topics: groov EPIC, groov RIO, OptoChannel

The Smart Manufacturing Roadshow: Indiana

Posted by Janice Colmer on Feb 20, 2024 8:36:14 AM

See real world examples of smart manufacturing success, a lunchtime mini-expo of programs, technologies, and interactive workshops.

Calling all Indiana-based manufacturers! You're invited to help shape the future of smart manufacturing in the state of Indiana, and Opto 22 will be there.

This free, one day roadshow includes advanced workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities. Hear from industry and technology experts who can help explain and demonstrate how to achieve digital transformation in your manufacturing plants. 

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Topics: Events & conferences, groov EPIC, Ignition, smart manufacturing, energy monitoring

Where's your EPIC?

Posted by Janice Colmer on Feb 19, 2024 7:00:00 AM

Tell us how you use groov EPIC in your projects, and we'll send you our popular mini 3D-printed EPIC.

Remember how we celebrated your EPIC stories this past holiday by creating the mini groov EPIC ornament?

Well, it's back by popular demand. We're still hearing from many of you who are eager to share how you use or are planning to use groov EPIC in your applications, so let's keep the momentum going!

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Topics: Case studies, groov EPIC

Accelerating the Industry: 28th Annual ARC Industry Forum

Posted by Dan White on Feb 12, 2024 3:18:25 PM

Opto 22's Director of Technical Marketing, Dan White, shares his experience from this year's annual ARC event.

In its 28th year, the ARC’s Industry Forum did not disappoint. I just returned from this cutting-edge event where tech enthusiasts and industry professionals gathered to explore the latest in smart manufacturing, digital transformation, and industrial automation, and I’m eager to share the highlights and heartbeats of this remarkable gathering. 

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Topics: Events & conferences, groov EPIC, ARC Forum, industrial automation, digital transformation, smart manufacturing

Join the OptoForums community

Posted by Janice Colmer on Feb 7, 2024 12:04:08 PM

Get great resources and tips from experienced Opto 22 product users—and help other users with your insights.

You’ll see the OptoForums mentioned here on the blog from time to time, and that's for good reason. The Forums have valuable technical advice, sample code, product feature discussions, and firmware release previews that you can't get anywhere else.

The OptoForums community just surpassed 10,000 members! A sincere thank you to all our valuable contributors. And if you're not already a member, now is the time to sign up or sign in with your MyOpto account. You can find the direct link under the Community tab on our website.

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Topics: groov EPIC, groov RIO, OptoForum

The cybersecurity role of a client or server

Posted by Terry Orchard on Feb 6, 2024 12:03:01 PM

Beyond data transactions, understanding the relationship between clients and servers plays a significant role in cybersecurity.

What makes a device fill the role of a server or client? And, more importantly, how can you use that information to strengthen your network security and mitigate insecurities?

The best place to start with this topic is to loosely define what makes software act as a server or as a client. But throughout this blog, keep in mind that the two are not mutually exclusive—some devices can be both a server and a client. When playing the role of a server the key trait is that the server device is always listening.

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Topics: groov EPIC, cybersecurity

Elevate your OT data securely to the cloud

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jan 31, 2024 12:37:25 PM

Watch how easy it is to securely connect real-world, OT data to Ignition Cloud Edition.

Good news! Our friends at Inductive Automation recently made all the presentations from the 2023 Ignition Community Conference available for public viewing. 

If you weren't able to join us last September in Folsom, California, then now's your chance to see one of the most attended sessions of the conference. 

In a fast-paced 35-minute demo, Opto 22's VP of Product Strategy, Benson Hougland, walks you through how to use groov EPIC, Ignition Edge, and Ignition Cloud Edition to quickly create scalable, high-performance, cybersecure architectures for democratizing your OT system’s data: Elevate your OT Data Securely to the Cloud.

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Topics: Events & conferences, MQTT, Ignition Edge, groov EPIC, Ignition Cloud Edition

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