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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.

Steve Mustard

Steve Mustard

Steve Mustard is an independent automation consultant and a subject matter expert of the International Society of Automation (ISA). Backed by more than 30 years of engineering experience, Mustard specializes in the development and management of real-time embedded equipment and automation systems. He serves as president of National Automation, Inc., and served as the 2021 president of ISA. Mustard is a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas and Kansas, a UK registered Chartered Engineer, a European registered Eur Ing, an ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP), a certified Global Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (GICSP), and a Certified Mission Critical Professional. He also is a Fellow in the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), a Senior Member of ISA, a member of the Safety and Security Committee of the Water Environment Federation (WEF), and a member of the American Water Works Association (AWWA).

Recent Posts:

Automation Can Help Make Deep-sea Mining Safer and Less Environmentally Disruptive

The Drive for Deep-sea Mining The Norwegian government has become the first country to allow deep-se...
Steve Mustard Feb 1, 2024 12:06:44 PM

The Future of Automation in the Workforce—What Do We Need to Know?

The automation profession has always been in a state of constant evolution. In the early days, autom...
Steve Mustard May 30, 2023 3:50:56 PM

Automation Doesn’t Deserve its Bad Reputation

Automation gets a bad rap from many quarters. Politicians blame automation for the loss of manufactu...
Steve Mustard May 23, 2023 1:21:57 PM

Tempus Fugit

“But after a while You realize time flies And the best thing that you can do Is take whatever comes ...
Steve Mustard Dec 14, 2021 5:30:00 AM

Patience for Success

“Success is simple. Do what's right, the right way, at the right time.” – Arnold H. Glasow
Steve Mustard Nov 16, 2021 5:30:00 AM

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

“The five most efficient cyber defenders are: Anticipation, Education, Detection, Reaction and Resil...
Steve Mustard Oct 15, 2021 5:30:00 AM

The Win-Win Game

“It never seemed a threat to my masculinity He only introduced me to a wider reality.” - Neil Peart
Steve Mustard Sep 14, 2021 5:30:00 AM

No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Required

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Steve Mustard Aug 17, 2021 5:30:00 AM

My Commitment to Be a Lifelong Learner

“Wisdom is not a product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” - Albert Einstein
Steve Mustard Jul 16, 2021 5:30:00 AM

The New Normal

“In the rush to return to normal, use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing ...
Steve Mustard Jun 15, 2021 5:30:00 AM

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