Discover how Arduino® Pro bridges the gap between open-source flexibility and industrial-grade reliability with the Arduino Opta microPLC, combining IEC 61131-3 programming with C++ for powerful, modern industrial control.
Industrial automation is shifting. Engineers want the openness and speed of modern software development, while factories still rely on decades-old PLC architectures. In this live session, Arduino and ipXchange will show how the Arduino Opta microPLC brings both worlds together, enabling real-time control, hybrid programming, and secure cloud connectivity without the cost or lock-in of traditional PLC ecosystems.
This webinar breaks down the full workflow end-to-end:
- Why industrial teams are adopting open hardware in the control cabinet
- How the Arduino Opta blends IEC 61131-3 Ladder Logic with C++ sketches
- How to retrofit brownfield machines for predictive maintenance
- How secure Edge-to-Cloud architectures are built using Modbus, MQTT, and Arduino Cloud
- You will also see a real industrial example, based on a 25-year-old air compressor upgraded for predictive maintenance using the Arduino Opta, legacy Modbus sensors, and cloud dashboards.
What You Will Learn:
- How the Arduino Opta works as an industrial-grade, secure microPLC
- How IEC 61131-3 (Ladder Logic) can be combined with C++ for real-time control and cloud workflows
- Techniques for modernising legacy “brownfield” equipment without replacing machinery
- How to build a secure Edge-to-Cloud pipeline from Modbus sensors to Arduino Cloud and AWS
- How predictive maintenance delivers ROI in a real deployment
- How the Arduino Opta fits into existing industrial architectures used in manufacturing, building automation, and OEM machinery
This webinar is presented by
Andrea Richetta
Arduino
Partner Sales Manager
Rob Ponsonby
Arduino
Principal Product Evangelist
Adam Yap
ipXchange
Electronics Engineer / Digital & Technical Content Specialist
Free