Bring your application challenges and see groov EPIC and RIO products in action outside of North America.

For customers and automation professionals around the world, seeing technology in person can make all the difference—and that’s exactly why experiencing Opto 22 groov products at international trade shows is so valuable. 

While online demos and documentation are helpful, nothing compares to getting hands-on with groov EPIC systems, exploring real-world applications, and having direct conversations with experts who understand regional challenges and current industry needs. 

See the upcoming international trade shows that will feature Opto 22 products and learn what's possible for your applications. 

Watch this new video for a concise explanation of why today's industrial control projects require a flattened technology stack.

Are you facing application challenges like shorter deadlines, tighter budgets, and smaller teams? Are you dealing with legacy equipment that increases your cybersecurity risk and makes it almost impossible to access the data you're being asked for? 

groov EPIC edge controllers and groov RIO edge I/O modules were designed to help overcome these challenges.

Opto 22 VP of Product Strategy, Benson Hougland, breaks it all down for you in this new video. See why edge-based automation can help you get data across your organization quickly, securely, and confidently.

The 4.1 groov firmware release is now available and offers more control, greater security, and fewer barriers.

If you use, or plan to use, groov hardware, this update improves what you can do without adding hardware, software licenses, or external tools.

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

Firmware 4.1.0 adds key features: network segmentation on groov RIO, serial integration inside CODESYS without licensing, and API-driven fleet management tools.

Here is what changed, and why each change is worth your attention. 

Sign up for the OptoForums and join discussions with 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 now host over 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.

Read on to find out all the benefits of being a part of the OptoForums community.

Welcome newly IoT-Certified Charleston Engineering to the OptoPartner system integrator network.

Looking for assistance with a control system upgrade or a project solution utilizing groov EPIC controllers or groov RIO edge I/O modules? Charleston Engineering is well versed in the IIoT and industrial automation fields and can help you implement connected, intelligent systems.

As the latest engineering and design service to join the OptoPartner network, their team is ready to deliver solutions that last.

Learn more about Charleston Engineering and the experience and expertise that has earned them several stand-out projects in the Southeastern United States.

Operating in Mexico and Latin America, ECON Tech offers expertise in the food, energy, mining, manufacturing, and oil & gas sectors.

The OptoPartner system integrator network is built around collaboration with organizations that bring you deep technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a strong commitment to making your projects successful.

New IoT Certified OptoPartner ECON Tech brings qualified automation professionals who understand how to solve your real-world challenges.

Learn more about ECON Tech, their application experience, and how they can help you.

Add industry trade events to your schedule this year and learn ways to make your 2026 projects more 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 2026 event schedule and see if groov EPIC and groov RIO product demos are coming to a venue near you.

The first stops will be in Dallas and Salt Lake City. For most of these events, you'll find us working alongside our technology partner, Inductive Automation. Come see groov product demos in person and in collaboration with Ignition software. 

Read on to get registration and agenda details on upcoming shows, and we hope to see you on the road with us in 2026!

New document outlines how groov products are being used in 21 CFR Part 11 approved applications.

If you work in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing, you’ve probably had to think about 21 CFR Part 11, the FDA regulation that governs electronic records and electronic signatures.

Most of the Part 11 requirements live in supervisory systems like SCADA, MES, and historians. But those systems depend on one thing: reliable, traceable data from the equipment layer.

That’s where Opto 22’s groov platforms come in.

New Who's groovin' video series lets you preview a variety of industrial application challenges and solutions.

When you’re working through a control or monitoring problem, it helps to see how someone else already solved something similar.

That's the idea behind a new short video series called Who's groovin'.

Get a sneak peek.

Get class details and reserve your seat for one of the 2026 groov EPIC Premium Factory Training classes.

The first training class of 2026 just wrapped up at Opto 22 headquarters. It was a full class, which means word is getting out, and classroom PLC training is in demand!

Are you considering a 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? 

Then consider spending 4 days with us at Opto 22 headquarters learning all the programming options and features of groov EPIC, the Edge Programmable Industrial Controller.

January's group of students represented a variety of industries and provided some great feedback on their training experience. Take a look at what they said.