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There's still time to join the Ignition Community

Posted by Janice Colmer on Aug 26, 2025 12:51:52 PM

Here are more reasons you should attend this year's Ignition Community Conference—hosted by Inductive Automation.

Have you used Ignition software in any of your industrial applications?

Opto 22’s groov EPIC edge programmable industrial controllers and the groov RIO GRV-R7-MM2001-10 edge I/O module come with Inductive Automation’s Ignition Edge®.

Your groov EPIC or groov RIO with Ignition Edge can do things like enable data buffering, publish and subscribe to data through MQTT, supply remote alarming, and much more. 

The best way to learn just how powerful this technology combination can be is by networking and learning from Ignition experts from all over the world. See what's possible at this year's Ignition Community Conference.

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

Watch on-demand: Kickstarting your Unified Namespace

Posted by Janice Colmer on Aug 20, 2025 8:05:40 AM

This webinar recording is your valuable go-to resource for accessing stranded OT data and building a UNS that's AI and analytics ready.

Did you attend this month's Unified Namespace (UNS) webinar hosted by Cirrus Link Solutions and Opto 22?

Now you can watch the webinar recording on demand.

See how to:

  • Connect, collect, model, store and share OT data
  • Build a unified namespace
  • Go from field to cloud using tools you already know
Read more about everything you’ll learn, packed in to one hour.
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Topics: Webinars, MQTT, groov EPIC, Ignition, Cirrus Link Solutions, UNS, Unified Namespace

Tips for real-time machine monitoring

Posted by Dan White on Aug 13, 2025 8:51:32 AM

New live demo provides a practical example of how to set up machine monitoring at your facility.

Whether you're trying to cut energy costs, avoid unplanned downtime, or just get eyes on what's actually happening on the plant floor, real-time machine monitoring gives you the information you need to act. 

If you're looking for a practical example of how to do it—using real equipment, standard protocols, and a system that's running 24/7—try out a new live demo that shows exactly how we’ve set up our own machine monitoring at Opto 22 headquarters in Temecula, California.

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Topics: groov EPIC, Ignition, Ignition Cloud Edition

Kickstarting your UNS: Real devices. Real data. Real easy.

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jul 30, 2025 9:00:24 AM

New webinar to show you how easy it is to unlock OT data and build a Unified Namespace (UNS).

Want to prep for AI, analytics, or just stop struggling with stranded OT data? Not sure where to start?

Then you're invited to join Cirrus Link Solutions and Opto 22 in a live webinar. You'll learn how to:

  • Structure your industrial data
  • Build a unified namespace
  • Go from field to cloud using tools you already have

Read on for more event details and to save your seat for the August 13th webinar. 

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Topics: Webinars, MQTT, groov EPIC, Ignition, Cirrus Link Solutions, UNS, Unified Namespace

Accelerate your application

Posted by Dan White on Jul 16, 2025 8:05:25 AM

Take advantage of free tools to jumpstart your industrial automation projects.

Whether you're an engineer, technician, or developer, starting a new project can be daunting. But what if you could hit the ground running with resources that streamline your workflow?

Let's explore how you can accelerate your application using a suite of free tools designed to simplify and expedite your development process.

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Topics: PAC Control, Node-RED, CODESYS, groov EPIC, developer, Ignition, groov RIO, python

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

Unifying over 100 machines with live data in a Unified Namespace (UNS)

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jun 10, 2025 3:01:43 PM

New case study demonstrates how you can overcome outdated reporting systems and the challenge of getting live data from legacy equipment.

Are manual processes and human errors limiting your visibility and insights into your production performance? Are you dealing with a variety of machines with different control hardware for each?

Moriroku® Technology North America (MTNA) was facing all those challenges and decided it was time for a digital transformation initiative to enhance resilience, efficiency, and competitiveness.

See what they learned along the way, and how their "start small" philosophy resulted in huge gains.

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Topics: Case studies, Ignition, groov RIO, digital transformation, smart manufacturing

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

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

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