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Looking to improve safety and efficiency in oil and gas sand applications?

Posted by Dan White on Oct 14, 2024 2:21:27 PM

Read how MAC Automation, an IoT Certified OptoPartner, and EnerCorp use Ignition SCADA with groov EPICs and RIOs to automate sand removal and management in oil and gas.

Handling sand in oil and gas flowback systems is both critical and challenging. Left unchecked, sand can damage equipment, leading to leaks and costly system shutdowns. Manual handling of flowback systems exposes workers to hazardous materials, heavy equipment, and high-pressure environments. 

Together, MAC Automation and EnerCorp have automated the dangerous and labor-intensive process.

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Topics: Case studies, groov EPIC, Ignition, OptoPartner, groov RIO, SCADA, oil and gas

ICC Build-a-Thon: How did we build those demo models?

Posted by Terry Orchard on Oct 9, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Opto 22's journey from render to reality for the demo panels built specifically for the Ignition Community Conference Build-a-Thon.

In early 2022, Benson Hougland (Opto 22 VP of Marketing and Product Strategy) called the Opto team together and said “I’ve got a great project for us, and you're going to love it...the ICC Build-a-Thon!”

Undeniably "the premier event in competitive SCADA," the ICC Build-a-Thon is the major highlight of the annual Inductive Community Conference (ICC), organized by Inductive Automation and held every year in Folsom, CA. It is a showcase and live competition for system integrators who use Ignition software, a platform for building industrial automation and control systems.

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Topics: Events & conferences, groov EPIC, Ignition, Ignition Community Conference, Build-a-Thon

Capture remote sites live: Your ICC booth cam view

Posted by Dan White on Oct 7, 2024 12:00:00 PM

See how you can quickly, easily, and cost-effectively capture and publish live images from remote sites to the cloud via MQTT/Sparkplug.

If you couldn’t attend the Ignition Community Conference or want a closer look, here’s your chance to experience it recorded with Opto 22's groov EPIC booth cam.

With the expertise of Alex Marcy from Corso Systems and Jason Hamlin from Inframark, we captured live booth footage using an off-the-shelf, IP-based camera, Ignition Edge, its MQTT Transmission module, and Node-RED, all running on a single groov EPIC.

Check out this one-minute time lapse video.

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Topics: Events & conferences, MQTT, groov EPIC, Sparkplug, Ignition, Ignition Community Conference

Reduce manufacturing costs with energy monitoring

Posted by Janice Colmer on Oct 1, 2024 12:45:57 PM

Get a step-by-step plan to implement energy monitoring in your facility for immediate cost savings.

Are you ready to start analyzing your energy data to manage and reduce energy costs and consumption? Looking for a straight-forward approach so you can start seeing immediate results?

Automation World's Editor-in-Chief, Dave Greenfield, attended a session at last month's Ignition Community Conference that explained the benefits of energy monitoring and a simple plan to get started. Dave covers the ICC presentation in detail in his latest article, "Energy Monitoring for Manufacturers Gets Easier."

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Topics: Energy management, Automation World, Ignition, Ignition Community Conference, energy monitoring

What you missed at ICC 2024

Posted by Dan White on Sep 26, 2024 8:08:20 AM

Get a recap of all the adventures that made last week's Ignition Community Conference a memorable occasion for all attendees.

Couldn’t make it to ICC 2024? You’re not alone—but you still have plenty of time to learn before Inductive Automation’s 8.3 release of Ignition—it’s still a few months away. 

This year’s #ICCBreakthrough showcased advancements to the Ignition platform, 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.

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Topics: Events & conferences, Ignition Edge, Ignition, Ignition Community Conference, Inductive Automation, Ignition Cloud Edition

Three chances to learn about groov with Ignition at ICC

Posted by Janice Colmer on Sep 4, 2024 8:58:30 AM

See how to break through the status quo with groov and Ignition by attending the Opto 22 sessions at the upcoming Ignition Community Conference.

Whether you're attending this year's Ignition Community Conference in person or with a livestream pass, you have plenty of opportunities to attend exhibitor demo sessions or see guest speakers presenting on a variety of educational topics—all centered around solutions using Ignition software.

This three-day event takes place September 17-19, 2024, in Folsom, CA, and although it recently sold out, you can still be part of the action by purchasing a Livestream pass.

Hosted by our technology partner Inductive Automation, the annual event grows in popularity each year as the number of Ignition software applications grows worldwide. The conference promises:

  • Global networking with the IA team as well as Ignition Community members
  • Learning opportunities through keynote speakers, expert panels, table talks, and breakout sessions
  • Interactive demos and use case presentations from exhibitors

You won't want to miss Opto 22's live demonstrations and sessions. The Opto 22 team returns this year as a sponsor, exhibitor, and key part of the Build-A-Thon! Here are some outstanding presentations to add to your schedule.

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

ISA automation event of the year comes to Charleston

Posted by Janice Colmer on Aug 19, 2024 10:44:59 AM

Join Opto 22 for a technical conference, exhibition, training, networking, awards recognition, and celebration.

Have you checked the Opto 22 events schedule lately? It's filling up with more opportunities to see live demos of groov EPIC and RIO—hopefully coming to a city near you! You can now find us in Charleston, South Carolina September 30 -  October 3, 2024, for the  International Society of Automation annual conference.

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

The learning continues with post-ICC workshops

Posted by Janice Colmer on Aug 13, 2024 1:41:45 PM

Register to attend one or more of the virtual workshops being offered after the Ignition Community Conference for a focused Ignition application experience.

Will you be one of the lucky attendees at the 2024 Ignition Community Conference? Only a few tickets are left. If you haven't registered yet, do it now! Join the Ignition community in Folsom, CA, September 17-19th.

If you can't attend in person, a live stream pass is also available. Either way, you'll have access to industry thought leaders, see innovative Ignition use cases, and learn from Ignition experts. Both passes include exhibitor presentations as well as seeing the featured session speakers.

But the learning doesn't stop there. ICC host Inductive Automation is also offering two weeks of virtual workshops after the conference. Each workshop is limited to 20 attendees, so early registration is encouraged. Don't miss Opto 22's post-ICC workshop: Collect, Model, and Democratize OT Data with Ignition Edge.

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Topics: Ignition Edge, Ignition, ICC, Ignition Community Conference, Ignition Cloud Edition, virtual workshop

Break Through with Opto 22 at ICC 2024

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jul 15, 2024 12:41:59 PM

The annual Ignition Community Conference is your opportunity to see how Ignition software can provide new, innovative solutions for your projects and industrial applications.

The exciting tradition continues as Inductive Automation recently announced the dates and theme of this year's Ignition Community Conference. We invite you to attend the 2024 Ignition Community Conference taking place September 17 - 19th in Folsom, California, and experience your own "A-ha!" moment. 

Meet industry thought leaders, see innovative Ignition use cases, and learn from Ignition experts. And of course, meet with Opto 22 engineers and see live demos of groov EPIC and groov RIO working together with Ignition.

This year's "Breakthrough" theme is focused on three categories designed to educate about Ignition software:

  • Keynote speakers, exhibitor presentations, and table talks
  • Product announcements revealing software version updates and exciting new features
  • Discover Gallery with videos and project demonstrations of real-world Ignition application scenarios from a variety of industries, from all over the world

This event has sold out the last few years, so get your tickets now! Attend in person or with a livestream pass.

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Topics: Events & conferences, groov EPIC, Ignition, Ignition Community Conference, groov RIO, Inductive Automation, energy monitoring

Case Study: Varland Plating Upgrades 30-Year-Old Legacy System

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jul 8, 2024 2:26:33 PM

How do you go from serial comms to serious SCADA without downtime or compromise?

Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Varland Plating has provided high quality, precision barrel-plated finishes to their customers since 1946. Varland manually performed plating operations until the early 1990s. Then automated systems improved turnaround times and product quality. More recently, the company saw the advanced capabilities of Opto 22's groov products—smaller equipment footprint, Ethernet, data visibility, and more—and entered a new era of industrial automation.

In this case study, find out how Varland Plating was able to bring a 30-year-old automation system into the future without downtime or compromising their SCADA goals.

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Topics: Case studies, groov EPIC, serial module, Ignition

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