Traditional PLCs can be costly and restrictive. This webinar will show how Arduino Opta provides a flexible, open-source solution for scalable control systems. Attendees will learn how to reduce deployment time, integrate modern connectivity, and future-proof automation strategies.
Overview
Industrial automation needs to be adaptable, cost-effective, and connected. Traditional PLC systems often create barriers with high costs and rigid ecosystems. Arduino Opta offers a new approach by combining the performance of a PLC with the flexibility of open-source development tools.
In this webinar, you will learn how Opta enables scalable automation for small retrofits and full industrial deployments. We will cover modern protocols like Modbus and MQTT for seamless integration and explore real-world applications including precision temperature control and intelligent material sorting.
Join us to see how Arduino and RS help engineers and OEMs reduce costs, accelerate deployment, and build automation systems that are ready for the future.
Key Takeaways
- Understand how Arduino Opta combines open-source innovation with industrial-grade reliability.
- Explore real-world applications such as temperature regulation and material sorting.
- Learn how to integrate Opta with legacy systems and IoT platforms using Modbus and MQTT.
- Discover strategies to accelerate time-to-market while avoiding licensing costs.
- Gain practical steps for scaling automation projects without proprietary constraints.
Speaker
Ponsonby brings a unique and powerful perspective to the world of industrial automation. His expertise is built on a deep understanding of the industry.
Before joining Arduino, Ponsonby served in a number of roles at Rockwell Automation, one of the world's largest industrial automation companies, notably as the Global OEM Partner Program Manager. This experience gave him firsthand insight into the complex challenges, legacy systems, and integration needs that large-scale industrial partners face every day.
This background makes his current role at Arduino even more compelling. Ponsonby now champions the power of open-source, flexible solutions in a market traditionally dominated by proprietary systems. He is the perfect guide to show you how to leverage Arduino's Pro lineup, especially the Opta micro PLC, to solve these very challenges — from retrofitting legacy machinery for IIoT to building new, cost-effective control systems.