ISA Interchange

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.

Why Join an Association?

Staying ahead in your career involves more than just doing your job well. To keep up with shifts in ...
Kara Phelps May 30, 2025 11:30:04 AM

Ask the Automation Pros: The Past and Future of Process Control

The following discussion is part of an occasional series, “Ask the Automation Pros,” authored by Gre...
Greg McMillan May 27, 2025 11:00:01 AM

Enhancing Warehouse Operations with Autonomous Mobile Robots

The pace of change in warehouse logistics is accelerating. Rising customer expectations, complex sup...
Jeremy Barth May 23, 2025 7:00:00 AM

How Tariffs Are Reshaping Robotics Sourcing (And What to Do About It)

In the first quarter of 2025, the robotics supply chain encountered unprecedented volatility. A conf...
Emily Newton May 20, 2025 7:00:00 AM

From Downtime to Uptime: The Architecture Behind IoT-Enabled Self-Healing in Network Devices

IoT-enabled self-healing mechanisms in network devices represent a significant advancement in mainta...
Sunthar Subramanian May 16, 2025 7:00:00 AM

ISA CEO and Executive Director Claire Fallon Featured on WRAL News

We are so proud to share that Claire Fallon, the International Society of Automation (ISA)'s CEO and...
Kara Phelps May 13, 2025 11:00:00 AM

Automation and Analysis Paralysis: Finding the Balance Between Insight and Action

Modern automation systems generate staggering volumes of data every second, from sensor readings and...
Ainsley Lawrence May 9, 2025 7:00:00 AM

Introducing the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fast Track Course

Automation professionals can now gain an in-depth knowledge of the ISA/IEC 62443 series of industria...
Kara Phelps May 7, 2025 1:00:00 PM

Here's Why You Should Attend the 2025 ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit

The line between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) continues to blur. Whil...
Kara Phelps Apr 29, 2025 1:00:00 PM

Ask the Automation Pros: What Is the Best VFD Design and Installation Plan?

The following discussion is part of an occasional series, “Ask the Automation Pros,” authored by Gre...
Greg McMillan Apr 28, 2025 3:00:00 PM

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