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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October is Manufacturing Month in our hometown of Temecula, CA, and a reminder that manufacturing companies can make a difference in their local communities.

You might have heard Opto 22 is celebrating 50 years this year, but how and where did it start? Why did the company move its headquarters to Temecula, California? 

You’ll get some insight and get to know Opto 22 a little better after watching this quick 2-minute video with an up-close look at the factory. See why that “Made in USA” label is an important part of Opto products, and why we’re proud members of the Southwest California Manufacturing Council (SCMC).

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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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Join OptoPartner Weisz Instrumentos for one of the most widely recognized events in the hydrocarbons industry.

The Expo Oil & Gas Patagonia is one of the most important events in the Argentine hydrocarbons industry, bringing together key players from across the sector. With over 150 exhibitors, the expo will showcase the latest developments in production areas. Attendees will discover new products, technologies, and ventures related to the industry.

Join Opto 22’s IoT Executive, Rene Gamero, and Weisz engineering staff for live demos of groov EPIC and groov RIO products—and see the important role they are playing in oil and gas applications.

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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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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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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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The groov System Configurator tool debuts updated features to help you map out your automation strategy.

Calling all automation and controls engineers, technicians, system integrators—and even our own Opto engineers! Would you like to research and design systems that use both groov EPIC controllers and groov RIO edge I/O modules?

Now you can configure groov EPICs (including processors, licenses, power supplies, I/O modules, and chassis), groov RIOs (all three types), and groov software in a complete system. The interactive groov System Configurator tool is all you need. It provides technical guidance so you can start experimenting with your system designs online. 

With beta testing complete and customer feedback implemented, it’s time to try out all the new features this recently updated website tool offers. See how everything fits together in a networked architecture, making sure your system is cohesive and ready to run smoothly.

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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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