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FlowFuse and Gallarus Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Industry 4.0 Adoption

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FlowFuse, a leading provider of the low-code end-to-end development platform for industrial applications, and Gallarus Industry Solutions Limited, the leading industry 4.0 integrator in Europe dedicated to digital transformation through the deployment of the Unified Namespace (UNS) digital architecture, today announced an exciting strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to empower businesses with advanced solutions for Industry 4.0 transformation and optimized operational efficiency.

Key Points: 
  • Powered by Node-RED, FlowFuse enables teams of all sizes to harness low-code capabilities to build robust applications with unparalleled scalability, and security.
  • "We are pleased to announce this strategic alliance with Gallarus," said Zeger-Jan van de Weg, CEO at FlowFuse.
  • "This partnership with FlowFuse perfectly aligns with our mission to empower businesses with transformative industry 4.0 solutions," said Patrick Mc Carthy, COO at Gallarus Industry Solutions Limited.
  • For more information about FlowFuse and Gallarus Industry Solutions Limited, please visit their respective websites at flowfuse.com and gis.ie .

Opto 22's groov RIO firmware version 3.5 adds real-time control to remote I/O

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

TEMECULA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Opto 22 announces the latest firmware version 3.5 for groov RIO edge I/O. This latest release includes the CODESYS runtime engine, allowing the groov RIO to now function as a real-time controller coupled with software-configurable I/O.

Key Points: 
  • TEMECULA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Opto 22 announces the latest firmware version 3.5 for groov RIO edge I/O.
  • The new firmware for groov RIO delivers a compact, configurable, and secure PLC for end-user or OEM engineers, technicians, and developers with smaller industrial control applications.
  • With this new free firmware update, all current groov RIO customers can update their existing RIOs to this latest version and gain these new capabilities.
  • groov RIO 3.5 firmware is available now as a free download from Opto 22.

HiveMQ and United Manufacturing Hub Partner to Enable Industry 4.0 Use Cases

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

LANDSHUT, Germany, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HiveMQ and United Manufacturing Hub today announced a partnership to help customers build a scalable and secure Industrial IoT (IIoT) infrastructure. United Manufacturing Hub provides a IIoT Management Platform with a proven open-source blueprint that now includes HiveMQ by default as the MQTT platform of choice for reliable, scalable, and secure IoT messaging.

Key Points: 
  • United Manufacturing Hub provides a IIoT Management Platform with a proven open-source blueprint that now includes HiveMQ by default as the MQTT platform of choice for reliable, scalable, and secure IoT messaging.
  • "There are three main requirements for a data-intensive application - reliability, scalability, and maintainability," said Jeremy Theocharis, CTO, United Manufacturing Hub.
  • United Manufacturing Hub and HiveMQ will work together on customer engagements to help manufacturers extract, contextualize, standardize, store and visualize data from the shop floor.
  • United Manufacturing Hub understands these demands, as does HiveMQ, making this a great partnership."

FlowForge Raises $7.2M Seed Round From Cota Capital and Open Core Ventures to Solve the Challenges of IT/OT Convergence

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

The round was led by Cota Capital with participation from Westwave Capital , Uncorrelated Ventures , and Open Core Ventures , the venture capital firm founded by GitLab Founder and CEO Sid Sijbrandij.

Key Points: 
  • The round was led by Cota Capital with participation from Westwave Capital , Uncorrelated Ventures , and Open Core Ventures , the venture capital firm founded by GitLab Founder and CEO Sid Sijbrandij.
  • To achieve IT/OT convergence, most organizations today follow a walled-garden approach that requires expensive development resources and limits what their developers are able to do.
  • FlowForge provides an alternative way to solve this problem with an open-source low-code platform.
  • Founded by Sid Sijbrandij, Open Core Ventures (OCV) is a venture capital firm that starts commercial open-source software companies.

Epicor Acquires MES Provider eFlex Systems, Expanding Industry 4.0 Capabilities to Modernize Manufacturing Production Processes

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, today announced it has acquired eFlex Systems, a provider of cloud-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) technologies.

Key Points: 
  • Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, today announced it has acquired eFlex Systems, a provider of cloud-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) technologies.
  • The acquisition expands the Epicor portfolio of Advanced MES capabilities to help manufacturers increase productivity by modernizing their production environments through digital work instructions, advanced process control, and real-time visibility.
  • Weve always been focused at eFlex Systems on helping customers reimagine manufacturing through sustainable, world-class production processes, said eFlex CEO Dan McKiernan.
  • Epicor and the Epicor logo are trademarks of Epicor Software Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries.

Opto 22's groov EPIC and groov RIO version 3.4 features more OPC UA server and MQTT options

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

TEMECULA, Calif., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Opto 22 announces the latest firmware version 3.4 for the groov EPIC edge programmable industrial controller from Opto 22, along with firmware version 3.4 for the groov RIO edge I/O module. Both are available as a free download for all existing groov EPIC and groov RIO users, adding even greater capabilities for sharing OT data with SCADA systems, databases, HMIs, and historians, and with other functions like Quality and Process.

Key Points: 
  • TEMECULA, Calif., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Opto 22 announces the latest firmware version 3.4 for the groov EPIC edge programmable industrial controller from Opto 22, along with firmware version 3.4 for the groov RIO edge I/O module.
  • For groov EPIC, the new OPC UA server option complements three other OPC UA server options previously available on board: Ignition/Ignition Edge, CODESYS, and Node-RED.
  • For groov RIO, the new OPC UA server is the first of its kind: a fully-functioning OPC UA server option for a remote, Ethernet-based input/output module.
  • Also added is the ability to share EPIC and RIO Scratch Pad data, via both MQTT and OPC UA.

Amerlux Lights the Way Into Automated Comfort with DCI's O3 Sensor

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

The IoT-enabled O3 Sensor by Amerlux's sister company wirelessly detects motion, sound, light and temperature with pinpoint accuracyright down to the surface of a tablefrom a single standalone room controller.

Key Points: 
  • The IoT-enabled O3 Sensor by Amerlux's sister company wirelessly detects motion, sound, light and temperature with pinpoint accuracyright down to the surface of a tablefrom a single standalone room controller.
  • Ceiling-mounted to maximize functionality from the best vantage point of the room, the O3 Sensor automates comfort and productivity while decluttering walls of switches and thermostats.
  • With the O3 Sensor, lighting, security and HVAC now come together to automate comfort and productivity throughout a space.
  • A winner of the AHR Expo Innovation Award in building automation, the O3 Sensor automates comfort and convenience with the best in-room control.

Opto 22 releases groov RIO EMU distributed energy monitoring unit

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

TEMECULA, Calif., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Opto 22 has expanded its groov RIO edge I/O series with a new energy monitoring unit (EMU) designed to help plant managers, machine operators, and financial analysts understand electrical costs and track changes in load that might give early warning of equipment faults.

Key Points: 
  • TEMECULA, Calif., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Opto 22 has expanded its groov RIO edge I/O series with a new energy monitoring unit (EMU) designed to help plant managers, machine operators, and financial analysts understand electrical costs and track changes in load that might give early warning of equipment faults.
  • The groov RIO EMU module measures AC RMS voltage and current for up to three phases (Wye or Delta) and is rated to UL 61010-3 measurement category III.
  • groov RIO EMU is built on Opto 22's proven edge I/O platform.
  • groov RIO EMU modules ( GRV-R7-I1VAPM-3 , $895 USD) are available through Opto 22's global network of distributors and system integrators and directly via +1-800-321-OPTO and http://www.opto22.com .

Gain Machine Condition Data with Plug-and-Play Standalone System from Balluff

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

With the flexible condition monitoring toolkit, manufacturers can quickly gain deeper insights into the actual condition of their machines and systems, allowing them to detect problems early.

Key Points: 
  • With the flexible condition monitoring toolkit, manufacturers can quickly gain deeper insights into the actual condition of their machines and systems, allowing them to detect problems early.
  • Built-in software stores this data, visualizes it on a dashboard, and can send alerts and export data.
  • This flexible system provides a smart and low-cost way to retrofit plants with comprehensive machine monitoring.
  • The condition data gained through the CMTK provides continuous status information on connected machines, enabling you to perform predictive maintenance.

Opto 22's groov EPIC version 3.3 firmware boosts networking capabilities

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

TEMECULA, Calif., Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The latest firmware for the groov EPIC edge programmable industrial controller from Opto 22, version 3.3.x, was announced today.

Key Points: 
  • TEMECULA, Calif., Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The latest firmware for the groov EPIC edge programmable industrial controller from Opto 22, version 3.3.x, was announced today.
  • This version, available as a free download for all existing customers, delivers much-requested enhancements to EPIC's networking capabilities.
  • groov EPIC firmware 3.3.x is available now as a free download via manage.groov.com , and new networking features are compatible with all EPICs manufactured since March 2018.
  • For new customers, all groov EPICs now ship with this latest firmware version.