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Welcome to the official blog of the International Society of Automation (ISA).

This blog covers numerous topics on industrial automation such as operations & management, continuous & batch processing, connectivity, manufacturing & machine control, and Industry 4.0.

The material and information contained on this website is for general information purposes only. ISA blog posts may be authored by ISA staff and guest authors from the automation community. Views and opinions expressed by a guest author are solely their own, and do not necessarily represent those of ISA. Posts made by guest authors have been subject to peer review.

Ask the Automation Pros: What Are the Prospects for an Autonomous Process Manufacturing Unit?

The following discussion is part of an occasional series, “Ask the Automation Pros,” authored by Gre...
Greg McMillan Jan 23, 2026 7:00:00 AM

Power Dispatch Planning in Renewables (Solar)

Power dispatch planning in renewable energy is the operational process of scheduling and controlling...
Ankeet Anil Kaji Jan 20, 2026 4:00:00 PM

From Words to Worlds to Work: Why Spatial Intelligence Belongs in the Automation Lifecycle

Automation systems rarely fail because the control logic is incorrect. They fail because the physica...
Mike Eisdorfer Jan 15, 2026 4:00:00 PM

Podomation Wins AVA Digital Award for Educational Podcast Series

Podomation—the ISA podcast focused on industrial automation and cybersecurity—has won an AVA Digital...
Liz Neiman Jan 12, 2026 4:05:52 PM

Ask the Automation Pros: How Can You Get the Most Knowledge from a Data Historian?

The following discussion is part of an occasional series, “Ask the Automation Pros,” authored by Gre...
Greg McMillan Dec 16, 2025 7:00:01 AM

AI in Industrial Applications: Common Misconceptions

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is often presented as a universal solution, promising gain...
Steve Mustard Dec 11, 2025 3:30:00 PM

ISA Podcast Explores Leadership Lessons from Bees

The International Society of Automation (ISA) podcast, Podomation, curates and shares insightful dis...
Kara Phelps Dec 4, 2025 7:00:00 AM

ISA Podcast Recaps the 2025 Automation Summit & Expo

The International Society of Automation (ISA) podcast, Podomation, curates and shares insightful dis...
Kara Phelps Nov 24, 2025 7:00:00 AM

Ask the Automation Pros: What Can Be Done to Improve the Accuracy of Totalized Liquid Mass Charge?

The following discussion is part of an occasional series, “Ask the Automation Pros,” authored by Gre...
Greg McMillan Nov 21, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Leveraging Shop Floor Data for Improvement in Operational Technology

In the modern industrial landscape, data is not just a byproduct; it is the backbone of operational ...
Ashraf Sainudeen Nov 14, 2025 1:00:00 PM

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