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.
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Topics:
Node-RED,
CODESYS,
groov EPIC,
Ignition,
system integrator,
OptoPartner,
groov RIO
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.
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Topics:
Industrial Internet of Things,
CODESYS,
groov EPIC,
Ignition,
OptoPartner,
groov RIO,
digital transformation
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!
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Topics:
Events & conferences,
groov EPIC,
Ignition,
groov RIO
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.
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Topics:
Case studies,
groov EPIC,
Ignition,
Ignition Community Conference,
machine monitoring
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.
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Topics:
Case studies,
CODESYS,
Ignition,
groov RIO
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.
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Topics:
groov EPIC,
cybersecurity,
OpenVPN,
Ignition,
groov RIO
Opto 22's growing network of system integrators now includes Mayfield Scientific—an experienced IIoT solution provider.
Do you need help integrating, installing, or updating your Opto 22 system? Or implementing an Internet of Things project? An OptoPartner can help.
Opto 22 IoT Certified OptoPartners bring the skills and experience to realize your Internet of Things goals. These partners know both automation systems and IT systems.
Get to know IoT Certified Mayfield Scientific, learn what projects they can help with, and what regions they service.
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Topics:
IIoT,
groov EPIC,
Ignition,
system integrator,
OptoPartner
Don't miss the chance to see live demos of groov EPIC and RIO working with Ignition to solve application challenges in the mining industry.
Here's another event to consider adding to your 2026 trade show and conference schedule—especially if you are in the Western United States: MINEXCHANGE.
This annual event takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 22-25, 2026. Get all the expo details and see where you'll find Opto 22.
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Topics:
Events & conferences,
groov EPIC,
Ignition,
groov RIO
New Automation World article explains how a tier-one automotive supplier connected legacy injection molding machines for less than $1,000 per machine without writing a single line of code or replacing PLCs.
In case you missed this year's Ignition Community Conference, David Greenfield (Automation World Editor-in-Chief) provides an excellent recap of a "machine monitoring" session in his latest article.
Hear key takeaways from Dan White's presentation on cost-effective ways to get data from your brownfield devices and transform legacy manufacturing to smart machine monitoring.
Then see first-hand how Moriroku Technology North America (MTNA) implemented these machine monitoring tips to elevate their operations.
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Topics:
Case studies,
Automation World,
Ignition,
Ignition Community Conference,
groov RIO,
machine monitoring
Meet the newest OptoPartner who is ready to design, implement, and maintain your industrial control application.
The OptoPartner program gives you access to companies with expertise and application experience working with all Opto 22 product lines, including groov EPIC and groov RIO.
Surety Automation is the latest company to achieve success with groov product solutions and has received the IoT Certification from Opto 22.
Learn more about their company philosophy and how they can help with your next project.
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Topics:
groov EPIC,
Ignition,
system integrator,
OptoPartner,
groov RIO,
system integration