element14 Community and Arduino Host Webinar on Enhancing IIoT PLC Platforms

element14, an Avnet Community, and Arduino, a global leader in open-source hardware and software, have announced an upcoming webinar on enhancing IIoT PLC platforms using the Arduino Opta. This event will explore how to scale industrial projects with the flexible, widely-recognized Arduino ecosystem.

The webinar will take place on Thursday, 10 October at 2 p.m. British Summer Time (BST) / 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Join Phil Hutchinson, Senior Programme Manager at element14 Community and Francesca Gentile, Arduino Opta Technical Expert, as they showcase how Arduino-based micro PLCs can overcome programming challenges and quickly provide real-time control, monitoring, and predictive maintenance applications. The webinar will demonstrate how to integrate intelligence into existing IIoT solutions and streamline control and automation processes.

This webinar is a perfect starting point for anyone looking to explore the benefits of the Arduino ecosystem and take advantage of free-to-use open-source software, tools, and an active support community.

Phil Hutchinson, Senior Programme Manager at element14 Community, stated, "We’re thrilled to partner with Arduino to offer this valuable webinar, which will provide insights into how the Arduino Opta can transform industrial automation and IIoT projects. The flexibility of the Arduino ecosystem empowers engineers and developers to innovate quickly, overcoming traditional PLC challenges and delivering smarter solutions. This webinar is a great opportunity to explore new possibilities in IIoT control, monitoring, and predictive maintenance."

Additionally, Francesca Gentile, who plays a key role in the Arduino Opta product lifecycle, will share insights from her work with enterprise customers, translating their needs into strategic advancements for the platform. She also leads the development of turnkey solutions for industrial control and automation.

For more information and to register for the webinar, please visit: community.element14.com/learn/events/c/e/1715.

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