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Level Up with Opto 22 at ICC 2025

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jun 25, 2025 9:38:30 AM

Learn new solutions for your industrial automation projects from an expert community at the annual Ignition Community Conference.

Are you ready to "level up" your game when it comes to your industrial control systems? Looking for ways to overcome the obstacles of manual processes and competing control systems? Still trying to get live data from outdated or legacy systems?

Inductive Automation's one-of-a-kind Ignition Community Conference (ICC) is back and bigger than ever. Find the solutions you need from a rapidly growing and worldwide community of Ignition software experts and their ecosystem of technology partners.

See what ICC 2025 has in store.

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

How to properly assemble your groov EPIC

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jun 25, 2025 9:32:12 AM

Watch this video for helpful tips on assembling and disassembling your groov EPIC systems to avoid component damage.

Whether you are about to use your first groov EPIC controller or have already activated several units, this how-to video has several important tips.

Follow along with video host Ben Orchard as he walks you through how to assemble and disassemble your groov EPIC to avoid accidental damage.

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Topics: Videos, groov EPIC

groov EPIC & RIO Firmware 4.0: Future-Ready, Backward-Compatible

Posted by Dan White on Jun 18, 2025 7:30:27 AM

This new firmware release upgrades the foundation of all your groov EPIC and RIO devices—without changing what works.

Firmware 4.0 transforms the core of every groov device we’ve ever shipped, while keeping everything you rely on right where you left it.

Learn what's new, along with how and why you should update.

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Topics: Updates, Firmware, groov EPIC, groov RIO, groov rio emu

See what you can do with a groov EPIC Learning Center

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jun 10, 2025 2:57:56 PM

Watch the Automation Ladies' recent podcast for a live demo of a GRV-EPIC-LC2 and see what sets EPIC apart from other controllers on the market.

How would you describe groov EPIC? You might have heard the terms edge controller, PLC, or industrial PC all used when discussing Edge Programmable Industrial Controllers. But which is most accurate?

Those are just some of the questions the Automation Ladies podcast recently posed to Opto 22's Director of Technical Marketing, Dan White. They had a fun discussion on new industrial automation tech and why a groov EPIC Learning Center is the perfect way to test what it can do for your projects.

Tune in to the podcast recording to get your questions answered. 

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Topics: Events & conferences, IIoT, groov EPIC, groov EPIC Learning Center, SCADA

New Ignition module for groov EPIC

Posted by Janice Colmer on May 30, 2025 7:58:31 AM

Hear from Pat Smith—guest blogger from OptoPartner Avadine—as he unveils an Ignition module designed to help you remotely configure and integrate groov products with Inductive Automation's Ignition platform.

Why is this new module a big deal, and what does it mean for you?

This advanced Ignition module gives you the ability to remotely configure and integrate with Opto 22 groov products directly from Ignition—from Port Redirect configuration and VPN control to the full suite of groov Manage APIs.

What's more? Avadine is offering this module for free on the Ignition Exchange!

Read on as Pat Smith from Avadine explains what led them to create this module and the problems it solves for you.

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Topics: groov EPIC, Ignition, OptoPartner

Why you need to be at Automate 2026

Posted by Dan White on May 30, 2025 7:54:40 AM

#Automate2025 boasted record attendance, powerful partnerships, and unforgettable networking in the heart of Detroit.

If you're looking to stay ahead in the world of industrial automation and robotics, Automate 2025 was the place to be—and here’s why you should mark your calendar for next year.

This year's Automate show shattered attendance records, reflecting an industry that's booming with innovation and opportunity. Curious about what drove the excitement?

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Topics: Events & conferences, IIoT, groov EPIC, industrial automation, Ignition, groov RIO

Win a groov EPIC Learning Center

Posted by Janice Colmer on May 21, 2025 5:48:13 AM

Tune in to the Automation Ladies podcast for a live demo of a GRV-EPIC-LC2 and learn how you can win it at this year's OT SCADA CON event.

Opto 22 is returning as a sponsor of the second annual OT SCADA CON event taking place in Houston, Texas this summer. Here's your chance to dive into the world of operational technology and supervisory control and data acquisition systems with industry experts and fellow enthusiasts.

What's another reason you should be there? Attendees can enter to win a groov EPIC Learning Center at the event.

Get the details on an upcoming podcast that will feature a live demo of the  GRV-EPIC-LC2.

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Topics: Events & conferences, IIoT, groov EPIC, groov EPIC Learning Center, SCADA

System integrators can level up at CSIA

Posted by Janice Colmer on May 21, 2025 5:44:09 AM

The annual Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) conference offers you opportunities to learn, grow, and build leadership skills for your business.

Are you part of the growing system integration community in industrial automation? Looking for ways to differentiate and promote your application experience in the automation field?

This year's CSIA Conference offers system integrators the opportunity to level up—to grow, learn, and lead in today’s rapidly evolving business and technological landscape. This year’s theme, “Elevate Your Game,” reflects the essential need for companies to transform into learning organizations, ready to adapt and thrive beyond traditional boundaries. 

Here's what you and your team can expect.

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Topics: Events & conferences, groov EPIC, Ignition, system integrator, groov RIO, Inductive Automation

Kanoa offers a new MES solution

Posted by Janice Colmer on May 14, 2025 10:37:17 AM

Looking for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to enable real-time data acquisition, control, and analytics at the edge? Meet new Opto 22 Technology Partner, Kanoa.

Most of today's manufacturers are looking for better ways to manage day-to-day activities, without spending a fortune on a customized system.

Do you have manual processes or disconnected tools that are preventing you from maximizing your operations? Is lack of real-time data resulting in more downtime and delays?

Read on to find out why Opto 22 has formed a technology partnership with Kanoa for MES solutions that can help companies overcome these challenges.

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Topics: groov EPIC, Ignition, groov RIO, Technology Partners, MES, smart manufacturing, manufacturing

Your new Opto 22 distributor in France—focused on improving industrial performance

Posted by Janice Colmer on May 14, 2025 10:33:31 AM

AXONE-IO becomes an official distributor of Opto 22 in France—resulting in a turning point for Industrial Edge and Industry 4.0 in the region.

AXONE-IO, a valuable OptoPartner and a specialist in digital transformation for industry, is now also officially an Opto 22 distributor. As a reseller of Opto 22 products in France, their expertise on groov EPIC and groov RIO product lines will be invaluable to companies in the French industry.

Learn what this partnership will mean for you and the new technologies it will bring to your projects.

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Topics: IIoT, groov EPIC, industrial automation, Ignition, groov RIO, digital transformation, OptoChannel

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