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Meet Opto and Inductive at the ARC Forum in Orlando, FL

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jan 21, 2026 8:18:56 AM

Are you attending the annual ARC Industry Forum, February 9-12th? Dan White and representatives from Inductive Automation will be on site to demo the latest.

This year's ARC Industry Forum explores AI with contributions from several industrial automation experts, keynote speakers, and exhibitors from across industries. And Opto 22 and Inductive Automation will be exhibiting all week.

Get more event details, register to attend, and see where you'll find us.

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Topics: Events & conferences, ARC Forum, Inductive Automation, AI

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

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 happened at the ARC Industry Forum?

Posted by Dan White on Feb 19, 2025 7:50:12 AM

If you're in the industrial automation field, you'll want to hear about the annual ARC Forum that keeps you thinking ahead.

If you didn’t make it to the 29th Annual ARC Industry Forum, you missed out. But this blog post will get you up to speed!

Here’s what went down and why this event continues to matter:

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Topics: Events & conferences, Ignition Edge, ARC Forum, Ignition, Inductive Automation

Teaming Up to Enable Digital Transformation and a Unified Namespace (UNS)

Posted by Janice Colmer on Feb 5, 2025 7:38:34 AM

How can your operations achieve seamless digitalization and a path toward a UNS? Watch this webinar recording for an informative demo.

Were you able to tune in to last week's Inductive Automation Solution Partner webinar? You can now watch it on demand for the first time or for review.

Inductive Automation's Solution and Strategic partners teamed up with Inductive to demonstrate the benefits of using their collaborative technology offerings. The companies featured in this webinar include:

  • Inductive Automation
  • 4IR Solutions
  • Cirrus Link Solutions
  • Sepasoft
  • Opto 22
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Topics: Webinars, Ignition, digital transformation, Inductive Automation, Technology Partners, UNS, Unified Namespace

Explore smart manufacturing and operational resilience at ARC Forum

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jan 30, 2025 7:49:55 AM

Two must-see presentations at the 2025 ARC Industry Forum promise to deliver on this year's theme of winning in the industrial AI era.

Will you be joining Opto 22 and Inductive Automation at the annual ARC Industry Forum in Orlando February 10-13, 2025? There you'll see groov EPIC controllers and groov RIO edge I/O in action—working with the Ignition software included in the groov family of products.

In addition to live demos in the Inductive Automation booth, you'll hear two guest speakers presenting their first-hand experience with this collaborative technology. Here are the applications they'll be sharing and the kind of results you can expect.

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Topics: Events & conferences, groov EPIC, ARC Forum, Ignition, groov RIO, Inductive Automation

How Unified Namespace can transform your operations

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jan 9, 2025 10:22:00 AM

Upcoming webinar brings together Inductive Automation Solution Partners to show you a live demo of a real-world digitalization application with Unified Namespace (UNS).

Are you wondering how to best proceed in your digital transformation journey? Then please join Opto 22 along with other Inductive Automation Solution Partners for an exclusive webinar. You'll learn how to accelerate and simplify digital transformation through a collaborative, integrated approach.

This webinar will highlight the benefits of using all partners within the Inductive Automation ecosystem:

  • 4IR Solutions
  • Cirrus Link Solutions
  • Sepasoft
  • Opto 22

Working together, they'll show you how to achieve seamless digitalization and a Unified Namespace (UNS) with reduced complexity and time. Don't miss this live demo.

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Topics: Webinars, Ignition, digital transformation, Inductive Automation, Technology Partners, UNS, Unified Namespace

Learn more about innovating with Ignition

Posted by Janice Colmer on Oct 23, 2024 8:48:46 AM

Attend an upcoming webinar hosted by Inductive Automation for some inspiration on how you can use Ignition in your projects to solve application challenges.

What takes a controls project from run-of-the-mill to showcase-worthy?  Travis Cox, Inductive Automation's Chief Technology Evangelist, is ready to show you during an upcoming webinar you don't want to miss.

Make plans to attend: The Making of World-Class Control Systems

Travis will be joined by current Ignition customers whose successful applications landed them a coveted spot in this year's ICC Discover Gallery. See what else this webinar has is in store...

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Topics: Webinars, OptoNews 2015-12-02, groov EPIC, Ignition, OptoPartner, groov RIO, Inductive Automation, SCADA

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

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