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.
Mark Arkell is a father, spouse, and friend. He is passionate about helping people find meaning and purpose in the work they do. He hopes for a world where most people go to work inspired and leave fulfilled. He finds fulfillment in building relationships with others—while finding ways to use technology to improve our quality of life. A graduate of SAIT Polytechnic's School of Manufacturing and Automation in Calgary, Alberta, Mark has more than 10 years of experience designing, programming, and commissioning numerous projects for a wide range of industrial automation applications spanning several industries. He currently works out of JMP Solutions, Calgary Branch as a senior automation specialist, primarily serving the manufacturing, food and beverage, and agricultural sectors. Mark is a past president of the ISA Calgary Section and a current member of the ISA Executive Board.
