OPTO 22 INC
TEMECULA, CA

Opto 22 Inc., founded in 1974 by engineers, is a privately held company renowned for its innovative approach to control systems. Operating with a non-corporate, flat organizational structure, the company continues to be led and innovated by engineers whose commitment has been evident since its inception 40 years ago. Headquartered in Temecula, California, Opto 22 specializes in high-quality solid-state relays (SSRs) and input/output (I/O) modules which gain praise for their reliability and longevity. Notably, customers have reported that equipment acquired decades ago remains operational today. The company is a pioneer in setting industry standards with its efforts initiated in the form of the OPC task force, which later became the OPC Foundation to foster interoperable communication among vendor products using common protocols like Ethernet and Internet Protocol (IP). Opto 22 simplifies automation processes by offering open standards, user-friendly software tools such as Node-RED, comprehensive resources including how-to videos, and pre-sales engineering assistance all free of charge. Beyond their product offerings, Opto 22 provides extensive customer support throughout the week, ensuring users have access to experienced engineers for any inquiries or issues. As highlighted through various educational resources created by personnel such as Matt Newton, Alexi Beck Gray, and others, the company emphasizes ease of use in monitoring and controlling systems—from integrating older industrial equipment into modern IoT frameworks to personal applications that leverage Internet of Things technology for enhanced functionality. As Opto 22 continues its mission to simplify control systems engineering tasks, it remains dedicated to empowering customers through quality products, robust technical support, and unwavering innovation. The official register confirms the company’s incorporation in Florida under status F13000002940 and further identifies Leon County as the filing jurisdiction on July 3, 2013. Current Officers include M Engman as President, R A Sheffres as VP S, and K Roe as SECR.