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How to build scalable cloud SCADA

Posted by Janice Colmer on Oct 14, 2026, 8:01:58 AM

Read the new case study to learn how a multi-site agricultural application gained modern controls, remote monitoring, and real-time visibility.

What does it take to turn a complex industrial challenge into a smarter, more effective solution? 

DNR Systems and Boron Tech Solutions (BTS) are here to share their success story. A boron filtration system was working well at the local level, but it needed to be duplicated easily and securely on a much larger scale across hundreds of acres of farmland.

Get the details from this new case study on how DNR and BTS found the complete package to go end-to-end for fully managed SCADA to the cloud.

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Topics: Case studies, Water & wastewater, PAC Control, Ignition Edge, groov View, groov EPIC, SCADA

Connect, learn, and get inspired at Node-RED Con 2026

Posted by Janice Colmer on Oct 14, 2026, 7:57:44 AM

Attend the annual conference for FREE and learn how to connect your industrial systems with Node-RED.

Are you interested in learning more about the Node-RED programming tool?

Included in Opto 22's groov EPIC and groov RIO is Node-RED—an open-source software program that lets you wire together devices, databases, cloud applications, and APIs (application programming interfaces) using simple, pre-built logic flows.

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

Here's a chance to attend the online Node-RED Con for free. Get all the event details and see how Node-RED can help with your application.

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

Unleashed in Sacramento: An ICC 2026 Recap

Posted by Dan White on Oct 7, 2026, 9:32:52 AM

Experience the Ignition Community Conference through an Opto 22 perspective and learn why it's growing in relevance and attendance every year.

If you were at #ICCUnleashed in Sacramento, you felt it. If you weren't, here's the short version: the Ignition community keeps growing, and almost everyone I talked to wants the same thing, real data from their machines, new and old, flowing into Ignition.

Inductive Automation brought nearly 2,000 people to the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center September 22 to 24. That's nearly 2,000 different versions of ICC. I saw mine from behind the Opto 22 booth and from the stage as a speaker.

Here's a recap of the experience and why it's important to be a part of this growing Ignition community.

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

Get ready for no-code industrial AI and machine learning

Posted by Dan White on Oct 7, 2026, 9:21:43 AM

Meet Opto 22's new technology partner SORBA.ai—helping manufacturers turn operational data into actionable predictions, decisions, and automated intelligence.

What if your industrial data could do more than tell you what’s happening—it could help predict what happens next?

SORBA.ai brings no-code industrial AI and machine learning to Opto 22 systems, helping teams detect anomalies, predict equipment behavior, optimize processes, and turn operational data into actionable intelligence.

Learn how SORBA.ai integrates with groov EPIC and groov RIO—and what problems it can help you solve.

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Topics: groov EPIC, groov RIO, Technology Partners, machine learning, machine monitoring, AI

Ready to get more from your edge controller?

Posted by Janice Colmer on Sep 29, 2026, 10:33:28 AM

Reserve your seat at a groov EPIC Premium Factory Training class in 2027 and take your industrial automation skills to the next level.

Are you interested in learning more about edge controller technology? Do you need help achieving your company's digital transformation goals? Or are you seeking a more effective solution for your existing applications?

Get hands-on training from Opto 22 engineers and instructors at Opto 22 headquarters in Temecula, California. It's a chance to learn by doing, strengthen your programming skills, and tackle real-world application challenges.

The 2027 training class schedule has just been released! Be the first to reserve your seat and watch a video for a sneak peek at what you can expect when you get to Opto HQ. 

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Topics: Training, groov EPIC, Factory Training, groov RIO

No Experience, No Problem—Building a control system in a week

Posted by Janice Colmer on Sep 15, 2026, 2:05:19 PM

New case study shows you how Optimum Technologies overcame a lack of experience in industrial controls to quickly build an entirely new thermal vacuum facility.

Can you build a sophisticated test and control system in just one week—with no controls experience?

Optimum Technologies did. Discover how they used groov EPIC to quickly build a thermal vacuum test system, streamline data collection and control, and even uncover a problem with their new test chamber.  

Get the details from this new case study, and see what you can take away for your own automation project.

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Topics: Case studies, Node-RED, Data acquisition, groov EPIC, industrial automation, aerospace

How to monitor an entire water network from one screen

Posted by Janice Colmer on Sep 9, 2026, 7:39:36 AM

New case study explores a city's need for real-time visibility of its critical infrastructure—all through remote monitoring.

When you’re responsible for critical infrastructure spread across a city, knowing what’s happening at every site can be a major challenge.

For Kuala Lumpur’s River of Life project, operators needed real-time visibility into 25 remote pumping and treatment sites—without relying on routine site visits to discover problems.

See how their engineering team made a distributed infrastructure easier to manage.

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Topics: Case studies, Water & wastewater, groov EPIC, digital transformation

PID tuning made easier

Posted by Janice Colmer on Sep 9, 2026, 7:36:24 AM

A practical guide for learning about Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) loop control and tuning.

PID loops are everywhere in industrial automation—but getting them tuned for fast, stable, and efficient control can be a challenge.  

This new technical article defines the elements of a PID loop, reviews how PIDs are configured for Opto 22 devices, and introduces a free online tuner you can use for many loop controllers (not just Opto's). 

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Topics: PID loop control, groov EPIC, snap pac, technical tips

New groov EPIC and RIO firmware 4.1.3 available now

Posted by Dan White on Sep 2, 2026, 11:11:18 AM

A maintenance release: a few enhancements, one security patch, an updated Java runtime, current Ignition and Cirrus Link versions, and some bug fixes.

If you use or plan to use groov hardware, you’ll want to be aware of this small but important firmware release.

Firmware 4.1.3 handles upkeep and a few small enhancements: a web server security patch, current Ignition and Cirrus Link versions, and fixes for hostname registration, backup restores, and USB port control.

It’s available for every groov EPIC and groov RIO device ever shipped!

Here's what's in it and what each item means for your application.

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Topics: Updates, Firmware, groov EPIC, groov RIO

Take a deep dive into CODESYS

Posted by Janice Colmer on Aug 26, 2026, 7:39:53 AM

The October 2026 groov EPIC Premium Factory Training class offers you a bonus workshop on advanced CODESYS programming topics.

Are you considering a controls system upgrade or just curious how groov EPIC compares to other systems you've used?

Do you need help configuring and programming hardware and software for your industrial automation or IIoT application?  

Here's your chance to attend factory training for the groov EPIC system—plus an additional workshop that offers more training on advanced features of the CODESYS programming option (included in EPIC).

Get all the details on the last Opto 22 training class of 2026.

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Topics: CODESYS, groov EPIC, Factory Training

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