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How to upgrade SCADA for unmatched efficiency

Posted by Dan White on Mar 12, 2025 8:10:39 AM

Is your SCADA system holding you back? See how the Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa Water Storage District fixed their outdated systems.

If you’re managing critical infrastructure, how much do you trust your SCADA system? Are you getting real-time, reliable data, or are you constantly battling delays, communication failures, and rising maintenance costs?

Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa Water Storage District faced those same challenges—until they partnered with Avadine, an IoT-certified OptoPartner, to upgrade their SCADA system. Read about their new solution and how they got there.

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Topics: Case studies, groov EPIC, Ignition, OptoPartner

Increasing profitability with Ignition, Factory Stack, and groov EPIC

Posted by Janice Colmer on Mar 4, 2025 3:03:01 PM

Learn the powerful results you can achieve when using Ignition, groov EPIC, and 4IR Solutions' Factory Stack™ cloud platform together.

As shown in a recent webinar here on the OptoBlog, Inductive Automation often brings together its solutions partners (including Opto 22) to demonstrate complete solution packages. 

When using collaborative technologies, you see increased benefits—including an easier path to digital transformation and finally getting the data you need, where you need it.

This Inductive Automation case study is an excellent example of how using a combined solution allowed a glass company to achieve a lean manufacturing goal with a unified reporting system, along with increased efficiency in production.

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Topics: Case studies, groov EPIC, Ignition, manufacturing

What happened at the ARC Industry Forum?

Posted by Dan White on Feb 19, 2025 7:50:12 AM

If you're in the industrial automation field, you'll want to hear about the annual ARC Forum that keeps you thinking ahead.

If you didn’t make it to the 29th Annual ARC Industry Forum, you missed out. But this blog post will get you up to speed!

Here’s what went down and why this event continues to matter:

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Topics: Events & conferences, Ignition Edge, ARC Forum, Ignition, Inductive Automation

Key design considerations for new SCADA systems

Posted by Janice Colmer on Feb 12, 2025 10:00:19 AM

See how Edge Controls introduced a standardized interface and hardware solution for legacy equipment.

What are some of your current application challenges? Mixed control systems? Differing protocols and interfaces on your machinery? Or are you simply trying to reach predictive maintenance for your operations?

If any of this sounds familiar, then this standout application story from the 2024 Ignition Community Conference Discover Gallery can offer some guidance.

Stonehill Environmental Partners asked OptoPartner Edge Controls to help them regain their competitiveness by implementing a new SCADA system that would address their legacy equipment challenges. See what happened next.

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Topics: Oil & gas, Ignition Edge, groov EPIC, Ignition, Ignition Community Conference, groov RIO, Discover Gallery

Teaming Up to Enable Digital Transformation and a Unified Namespace (UNS)

Posted by Janice Colmer on Feb 5, 2025 7:38:34 AM

How can your operations achieve seamless digitalization and a path toward a UNS? Watch this webinar recording for an informative demo.

Were you able to tune in to last week's Inductive Automation Solution Partner webinar? You can now watch it on demand for the first time or for review.

Inductive Automation's Solution and Strategic partners teamed up with Inductive to demonstrate the benefits of using their collaborative technology offerings. The companies featured in this webinar include:

  • Inductive Automation
  • 4IR Solutions
  • Cirrus Link Solutions
  • Sepasoft
  • Opto 22
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Topics: Webinars, Ignition, digital transformation, Inductive Automation, Technology Partners, UNS, Unified Namespace

Your Opto 22 toolbox just got bigger with Corso Systems deep dives

Posted by Dan White on Feb 5, 2025 7:28:04 AM

OptoPartner Corso Systems offers detailed resources and tips in their blog to help you get the most out of your groov EPIC and groov RIO edge devices.

If you’re using Opto 22 gear in your automation projects (or even just considering it), you already know the power of groov EPIC, groov RIO, and industrial automation done right. 

But have you checked out the goldmine of content that Corso Systems has put together?

Corso Systems—a problem-solving, people-focused industrial automation firm that helps manufacturers work smarter—has been diving deep into Opto 22 solutions, sharing real-world insights, how-to guides, and integration strategies.

Their blog is packed with useful content that can help you get more out of your Opto 22 groov systems. Start exploring...

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Topics: Node-RED, MQTT, groov EPIC, Ignition, OptoPartner, groov RIO, Corso Systems

Explore smart manufacturing and operational resilience at ARC Forum

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jan 30, 2025 7:49:55 AM

Two must-see presentations at the 2025 ARC Industry Forum promise to deliver on this year's theme of winning in the industrial AI era.

Will you be joining Opto 22 and Inductive Automation at the annual ARC Industry Forum in Orlando February 10-13, 2025? There you'll see groov EPIC controllers and groov RIO edge I/O in action—working with the Ignition software included in the groov family of products.

In addition to live demos in the Inductive Automation booth, you'll hear two guest speakers presenting their first-hand experience with this collaborative technology. Here are the applications they'll be sharing and the kind of results you can expect.

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Topics: Events & conferences, groov EPIC, ARC Forum, Ignition, groov RIO, Inductive Automation

Experience the Ignition Community Conference on demand

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jan 23, 2025 7:44:06 AM

Did you miss ICC 2024 last September? Inductive Automation has just published free access to all event recordings, including speakers, panels, demos, and especially the Build-a-Thon.

The Ignition software community is growing rapidly in the world of industrial automation. What is all the excitement about? 

As Opto 22’s Dan White explained after ICC 2024 last September, the ICC showcased "real-world projects that tackled the same automation hurdles you’re facing every day, and a community of dedicated partners working together to drive the industry forward—starting with your success at the core.”

Does it sound like something you want to be a part of? Here’s your chance to find out! 

All the event presentations from ICC 2024 are now available for you to view for free and on demand. Here are some Opto 22 highlights:

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Topics: Events & conferences, groov EPIC, Ignition, Ignition Community Conference, groov RIO, groov rio emu, energy monitoring

How Unified Namespace can transform your operations

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jan 9, 2025 10:22:00 AM

Upcoming webinar brings together Inductive Automation Solution Partners to show you a live demo of a real-world digitalization application with Unified Namespace (UNS).

Are you wondering how to best proceed in your digital transformation journey? Then please join Opto 22 along with other Inductive Automation Solution Partners for an exclusive webinar. You'll learn how to accelerate and simplify digital transformation through a collaborative, integrated approach.

This webinar will highlight the benefits of using all partners within the Inductive Automation ecosystem:

  • 4IR Solutions
  • Cirrus Link Solutions
  • Sepasoft
  • Opto 22

Working together, they'll show you how to achieve seamless digitalization and a Unified Namespace (UNS) with reduced complexity and time. Don't miss this live demo.

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Topics: Webinars, Ignition, digital transformation, Inductive Automation, Technology Partners, UNS, Unified Namespace

Add groov EPIC and RIO live demos to your 2025 calendar

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jan 9, 2025 10:19:18 AM

Add industry trade events to your schedule this year for more learning opportunities and ways to make your 2025 projects 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 2025 event schedule and see if groov EPIC and groov RIO product demos are coming to a venue near you.

First stops will be in Orlando, Dallas, St. Petersburg, and Detroit. For most of these events, we'll be working alongside our technology partner, Inductive Automation. Come see groov product demos in person and in collaboration with Ignition software. 

Get registration and agenda details on upcoming shows, and we hope to see you on the road with us in 2025!

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

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