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Using CODESYS in the field

Posted by Janice Colmer on Sep 15, 2026, 2:02:27 PM

Join Opto 22 for the 2026 Fall CODESYS Tech Talk series and learn from real-world CODESYS customer applications.

Are you challenged with selecting the programming tool that best suits your application? We get it, and that's why you have programming options to choose from in groov EPIC and groov RIO products.

One of the options is the CODESYS Development System, which lets you use all the standard tools and IEC 61131-3 programming methods, like ladder logic or sequential function charts.

In the free 2026 CODESYS Tech Talk series, watch how a customer in the mining industry used CODESYS with groov RIO to significantly cut hardware costs and engineering time. Opto 22 Director of Technical Marketing, Dan White, presents the customer application.

Get more event details and register to attend the Tech Talk.

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Topics: Case studies, Webinars, CODESYS, OptoPartner, groov RIO

You're invited to a hands-on manufacturing expo

Posted by Janice Colmer on Aug 26, 2026, 7:31:39 AM

The upcoming EVO Expo provides two days of training, live demos and direct access to industrial automation manufacturers.

Are you trying to solve a specific industrial application challenge? Are you trying to keep up with new technology trends or looking to expand your industry network? 

These are all reasons you'll want to attend the EVO Expo, October 6 - 7, 2026—hosted by OptoPartner EVO Integration.

Get all the event details and see how the expo aims to give you a hands-on, practical way to stay ahead in industrial automation and manufacturing. 

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Topics: Events & conferences, CODESYS, groov EPIC, Ignition, system integrator, OptoPartner, smart manufacturing, manufacturing

Your new Opto 22 distributor in Peru—focused on tech support & service

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jul 22, 2026, 8:30:26 AM

Meet Weisz Instrumentos SA—the authorized distributor of Opto 22 products in Peru.

Weisz Instrumentos has been a valued OptoPartner and distributor in Argentina for several years. They have now expanded their offerings to Peru.

With over 50 years of industrial engineering experience, Weisz offers customized technical solutions to customers in manufacturing, but they are also known for their integration, automation, and control systems in oil and gas.

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

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Topics: IIoT, Industrial Internet of Things, groov EPIC, OptoPartner, groov RIO, OptoChannel

New OptoPartnership in Brazil

Posted by Janice Colmer on May 28, 2026, 6:11:08 AM

Get to know Tupinix Smart Factory Solutions as we welcome them to the OptoPartner and system integrator network.

Looking for an experienced Opto 22 system integrator in Latin America? 

Opto 22 continues to expand its global network of automation experts with the addition of Tupinix as a new OptoPartner. 

Hear what makes them qualified for industrial automation projects in Brazil and other regions in Latin America.

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Topics: groov EPIC, OptoPartner, groov RIO, system integration, smart manufacturing

Find hidden energy waste for cost savings

Posted by Janice Colmer on May 13, 2026, 7:44:25 AM

New webinar recording shows how facilities teams can identify waste, uncover equipment issues, and improve performance.

Are you looking for ways to turn your industrial energy data into real bottom-line, business results?

Many facilities collect huge amounts of OT (operational technology) data, but it stays siloed or under utilized.

Watch and listen to a recent webinar hosted by Opto 22's Rene Gamero and Alex Agnello from OptoPartner True Data Ops (TDO). See how a simple plug-and-play solution can help you start collecting and sharing data for cost savings and better decision making.

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Topics: Energy management, OptoPartner, groov RIO, webinar, energy monitoring, predictive maintenance

From guesswork to real-time: how automated counting transforms manufacturing

Posted by Janice Colmer on May 6, 2026, 7:05:19 AM

Learn how a manufacturing facility eliminated physical inventory counting and turned to automation for unmatched accuracy.

Are your operations struggling with production tracking and inventory discrepancies? Are manual systems slowing you down? 

OptoPartner MAC Automation was asked to solve this problem for a multi-facility manufacturing operation in the Southeastern United States and New England.

See how edge-based controls became the solution.

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Topics: Case studies, groov EPIC, Ignition, OptoPartner, smart manufacturing, manufacturing

Get a live look at new industrial automation technology in action

Posted by Janice Colmer on Apr 22, 2026, 7:01:59 AM

OptoPartner Impact Automation invites you to their open house for live product demos and new technical solutions for your automation projects.

If you’re looking for a hands-on way to see automation solutions in action—not just read about them—Impact Automation’s upcoming open house is worth putting on your calendar. 

It's also another opportunity to see first hand what you can do with Opto 22's groov EPIC and groov RIO products.

Get all the details about this May 14th event—including a chance to win a groov RIO (GRV-R7-MM1001-10) of your own! 

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Topics: Events & conferences, groov EPIC, industrial automation, OptoPartner, edge computing, groov RIO

Automating pumps at the edge

Posted by Janice Colmer on Apr 8, 2026, 7:23:13 AM

Learn from OptoPartner MAC Automation as they share how to achieve edge-based pump control using MQTT, cloud SCADA, and groov EPIC.

If you’re looking for insight into how IIoT and smart automation strategies can transform hard-to-reach operations, this new case study from OptoPartner MAC Automation offers a clear, real-world example of what’s possible—and why it matters. 

See what makes their application so compelling.  

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Topics: Case studies, MQTT, groov EPIC, OptoPartner, SCADA

Attend a hands-on manufacturing expo

Posted by Janice Colmer on Apr 2, 2026, 7:39:13 AM

The upcoming EVO Expo provides two days of training, live demos and direct access to industrial automation manufacturers.

Important Event Update - As of 4/7/26, the EVO Expo has been postponed. New dates to be announced soon!

Are you trying to solve a specific industrial application challenge? Are you trying to keep up with new technology trends or looking to expand your industry network? 

These are all reasons you'll want to attend the EVO Expo, hosted by OptoPartner EVO Integration.

Get all the event details and see how the expo aims to give you a hands-on, practical way to stay ahead in industrial automation and manufacturing. 

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Topics: Events & conferences, CODESYS, groov EPIC, Ignition, system integrator, OptoPartner, smart manufacturing, manufacturing

Experience with groov products could lead to your next job opportunity

Posted by Janice Colmer on Mar 11, 2026, 8:38:29 AM

Guest blogger Michaela Pauly of OptoPartner Perceptive Controls outlines why they use groov products in their projects and how it has created more engineering job opportunities.

Are you currently seeking engineering positions in industrial automation? Do you want more opportunities to solve customer challenges with the right programming tools and solutions for the job?

You could be the perfect fit for OptoPartner Perceptive Controls. They are currently recruiting engineers interested in putting their talents to the test.

Read on to hear more about the company's approach and the types of candidates they're looking for.

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Topics: Careers, groov EPIC, industrial automation, OptoPartner, control engineering

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