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Win a groov EPIC Learning Center

Posted by Janice Colmer on May 21, 2025 5:48:13 AM

Tune in to the Automation Ladies podcast for a live demo of a GRV-EPIC-LC2 and learn how you can win it at this year's OT SCADA CON event.

Opto 22 is returning as a sponsor of the second annual OT SCADA CON event taking place in Houston, Texas this summer. Here's your chance to dive into the world of operational technology and supervisory control and data acquisition systems with industry experts and fellow enthusiasts.

What's another reason you should be there? Attendees can enter to win a groov EPIC Learning Center at the event.

Get the details on an upcoming podcast that will feature a live demo of the  GRV-EPIC-LC2.

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Topics: Events & conferences, IIoT, groov EPIC, groov EPIC Learning Center, SCADA

Your new Opto 22 distributor in France—focused on improving industrial performance

Posted by Janice Colmer on May 14, 2025 10:33:31 AM

AXONE-IO becomes an official distributor of Opto 22 in France—resulting in a turning point for Industrial Edge and Industry 4.0 in the region.

AXONE-IO, a valuable OptoPartner and a specialist in digital transformation for industry, is now also officially an Opto 22 distributor. As a reseller of Opto 22 products in France, their expertise on groov EPIC and groov RIO product lines will be invaluable to companies in the French industry.

Learn what this partnership will mean for you and the new technologies it will bring to your projects.

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Topics: IIoT, groov EPIC, industrial automation, Ignition, groov RIO, digital transformation, OptoChannel

groov + Ignition = a powerful college classroom combo

Posted by Janice Colmer on Apr 29, 2025 8:33:04 AM

See why groov RIO edge I/O with Ignition Edge has become a key component to college Industry 4.0 labs and preparing students for real-world applications.

Have you wondered what a modern day college engineering lab is equipped with for today's students? What's the latest technology that's needed to prepare students for careers in industrial automation? Is it the same technology you're researching for your projects?

Inductive Automation explores the classroom in their latest case study featuring Clovis Community College. You'll learn why Ignition software pairs well with Opto 22 groov devices to meet the challenges of today's IIoT applications, as well as exceeding educational expectations.

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Topics: Case studies, IIoT, industrial automation, groov RIO, Inductive Automation

Why you should attend Automate 2025

Posted by Janice Colmer on Apr 29, 2025 8:28:38 AM

Hear why Automate is the leading industrial automation show in North America and what you can expect to learn from this free event. 

If you work in automation, are considering capitalizing on it in the future, or simply want to know what’s the next greatest advancement in technology, Automate is the place to be. And it’s completely free to attend.

Produced by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), Automate is a one-of-a-kind experience for any professional from any sector—and it's four days of nonstop action.

Opto 22 engineers will be returning to the annual event in Detroit, Michigan, May 12  -  15,  2025. Here's what you can expect.

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Topics: Events & conferences, IIoT, groov EPIC, industrial automation, Ignition, groov RIO, digital transformation, Inductive Automation

What drives IIoT success?

Posted by Janice Colmer on Apr 9, 2025 8:31:55 AM

Tune in to the latest episode of Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast to get insights on IIoT technology and how to make it work for everyone—not just the tech savvy.

Join IIoT podcast host Phil Seboa for another interesting discussion about the IIoT and its effect on several aspects of your daily life. His guest in the latest episode is Opto 22's Benson Hougland. 

Benson brings his 30 years of experience in industrial automation and IoT to discuss the benefits of IIoT, how he got started in home and industrial automation, the importance of interoperability, and his experiences from the recent ProveIt! tech conference.

Listen in for some valuable insights and tips to get started on your automation project—either at home or at work.

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Topics: IIoT, groov EPIC, industrial automation, podcast

Did Opto 22 Prove It?

Posted by Janice Colmer on Apr 2, 2025 9:45:56 AM

Listen in on a conversation from this year's ProveIt! conference as Benson Hougland discusses the why and how of securely moving data from OT to IT systems with the Manufacturing Hub podcast.

Have you tuned in to the Manufacturing Hub podcast yet? It's an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners—Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. They asked Opto 22's Benson Hougland for a sit down discussion at this year's ProveIt! conference in Dallas, where several topics were covered.

What types of solutions are readily available for manufacturers to start their digital transformation? What are the most common challenges and roadblocks? What does the future look like in terms of product features?

And most importantly, was Opto 22 able to prove a viable solution on stage at the ProveIt conference?

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Topics: Events & conferences, IIoT, groov EPIC, podcast, edge computing, groov RIO, smart manufacturing

Watch the ARC Forum sessions on demand

Posted by Dan White on Mar 26, 2025 9:51:40 AM

Catch up on presentations from this year's ARC Forum and see why these discussions matter for you.

If you couldn’t make it to the ARC Industry Forum this year, you’re in luck. The sessions featuring Opto 22 users and industry leaders are now available to watch on YouTube.

From industrial AI and digital transformation to smart manufacturing, hear real stories from the field.

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Topics: Events & conferences, IIoT, industrial automation, smart manufacturing

Get to know your Opto Distributor for Colorado to Four Corners

Posted by Janice Colmer on Mar 19, 2025 7:16:13 AM

Process Control Dynamics joins the OptoChannel of distributors to share their industrial IoT expertise and focus on the groov family of products in Colorado and the Four Corners region.

Now you have more options when it comes to finding IIoT and critical infrastructure application solutions, especially in Colorado and the Four Corners region of the USA.

Meet Process Control Dynamics. They've helped thousands of customers implement technologically advanced and cost-effective solutions in a wide variety of applications and vertical markets since 1986.

Hear about their product experience and why they've added groov EPIC and groov RIO products to their portfolio.

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Topics: IIoT, groov EPIC, cybersecurity, groov RIO, OptoChannel

Stay in the loop with LinkedIn

Posted by Dan White on Jan 15, 2025 10:01:31 AM

Don’t miss out on the latest in automation—subscribe to stay updated on insights, tips, and real-world solutions.

Ever feel like you’re constantly chasing the latest insights in automation, IIoT, and industrial tech? I get it—things move fast. That’s why I’m excited to share something we’ve been working on: our brand-new LinkedIn Newsletter.

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Topics: Case studies, IIoT, industrial automation, LinkedIn

Learn the language of modern manufacturing

Posted by Janice Colmer on Dec 4, 2024 9:34:54 AM

Make plans to attend ProveIt!—a first-of-its-kind conference that aims to prove to manufacturers the viability of IIoT solutions.

ProveIt! is where industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts converge to explore the latest advancements in digital transformation and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies through education and application.
 
How is this event different? Vendors have to show more than flashy sales & marketing... they have to PROVE IT! 

Opto 22 is a proud sponsor, exhibitor, and participant in the first ProveIt! event, hosted by 4.0 Solutions. This conference is tailored for manufacturers, Can you join us for this ground-breaking event in Dallas, February 18-20, 2025?

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Topics: Events & conferences, IIoT, industrial automation, digital transformation, IIoT System Architecture, manufacturing

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