DMC Inc. offers a unique experience and perspective on the groov EPIC system in the first of a three part guest blog series.

Opto 22's groov EPIC (Edge Programmable Industrial Controller) is more than just a modern PLC. With an embedded Linux operating system, the groov EPIC processor supports a wide array of platforms for programming, visualization, and more at the network's edge.

For a complete overview of the groov EPIC and its features, you'll want to check out this three part guest blog series from Natalie Pippolo of DMC, Inc.

Join Inductive Automation and Opto 22 at Data Center Discovery Day for an in-depth look at technology that can affect the future of digital infrastructure within the data center industry.

If you're looking into new products or technologies that can have a positive impact in the growing data center landscape, you'll want to attend this important one-day event. 

If you’re responsible for uptime, efficiency, or infrastructure strategy, this event is built for you. Or perhaps you design or implement solutions for data centers? Then this is a chance to connect directly with end users and understand their evolving needs.  

Get all the details for Inductive Automation's Data Center Discovery Day happening on May 12, 2026. 

The upcoming EVO Expo provides two days of training, live demos and direct access to industrial automation manufacturers.

Important Event Update - As of 4/7/26, the EVO Expo has been postponed. New dates to be announced soon!

Are you trying to solve a specific industrial application challenge? Are you trying to keep up with new technology trends or looking to expand your industry network? 

These are all reasons you'll want to attend the EVO Expo, hosted by OptoPartner EVO Integration.

Get all the event details and see how the expo aims to give you a hands-on, practical way to stay ahead in industrial automation and manufacturing. 

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. 

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!

Here's your chance to experience the 2025 Ignition Community Conference on your schedule.

The wait is over! You no longer need a registration pass to learn about the Ignition projects showcased in the 2025 Ignition Community Conference. Inductive Automation announced that all conference sessions, keynotes, panels, and the Build-a-Thon are now streaming on demand.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about Ignition software, see what it can do for your applications, and watch Opto 22's session on machine monitoring featuring our case study with MTNA. Oh, and watch the world-famous competitive SCADA event: The ICC Build-a-Thon!

If you did attend ICC 2025 in Sacramento this last September, here's your chance to revisit standout moments, catch up on sessions you missed, or dive deeper into the latest ideas shaping the Ignition ecosystem. You can access expert insights, real-world use cases, and technical deep dives—on your own schedule.

New case study shows you a simple way to digitally transform manual, disconnected underground systems into smart systems with full-scale, remote visibility.

Do you work on industrial applications in hazardous environments, where one failure can lead to immediate and severe consequences?

OptoPartner Surety Automation has decades of experience in mining and process industries, and is no stranger to handling the challenges that come with these types of projects.

Read about their latest application success story, with a major gold producer in northern Nevada.

Revisit the posts readers found most valuable on the OptoBlog in 2025.

Ready for another look back at highlights from 2025? Here's a chance to review the OptoBlog posts that resonated most with our readers this past year.

New ways to use Ignition software, staying current on firmware updates, strengthening cybersecurity practices, and picking up practical tech tips along the way: these articles reflect the challenges and priorities that OptoBlog subscribers are focused on.

Whether you’re revisiting a favorite or discovering it for the first time, here are the top five OptoBlog posts of 2025 that informed and guided this community.