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.

Human-Centered AI: Designing Industrial Systems for Efficiency and Accessibility

Industrial AI systems now manage production lines, monitor equipment health and coordinate supply ch...
Ainsley Lawrence Mar 11, 2025 10:04:47 AM

How Industry 4.0 Revolutionized Manufacturing and Maintenance

The term "Industry 4.0" often emerges in conversations about the future of manufacturing. Industry 4...
Lindsey Walker Mar 4, 2025 7:00:00 AM

ISA's Magazine Continues to Digitally Transform

February 2025 marks the debut of the latest iteration of the International Society of Automation’s m...
Renee Bassett Feb 28, 2025 7:00:00 AM

Understanding the Significance of the ISA-5.1 Standard from a User Perspective

The International Society of Automation (ISA)'s standard ISA-5.1, also known as ANSI/ISA-5.1, Instru...
Ali Ahmad Toor Feb 25, 2025 7:00:00 AM

My ISA Journey

Every ISA president is encouraged to write about their journey that led to them becoming ISA’s presi...
Scott Reynolds Feb 18, 2025 7:00:00 AM

Ask the Automation Pros: Achieving the Best Override Control

The following discussion is part of an occasional series, "Ask the Automation Pros," authored by Gre...
Greg McMillan Feb 14, 2025 7:00:00 AM

Tech Disruptions in Manufacturing: The Evolution of Smart Factories

It’s been nearly 300 years since the Industrial Revolution took over manufacturing, and we’re curren...
Brandon Long Feb 11, 2025 7:00:00 AM

Digital Twin in MES: Transforming Manufacturing Execution Systems

The manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly with Industry 4.0, and one of the most impactful tech...
Ashraf Sainudeen Feb 7, 2025 7:00:00 AM

Why Use 4-20 mA or Foundation Fieldbus Instead of 0-10 V?

In the world of industrial automation and control systems, choosing the right signal standard for tr...
Ali Ahmad Toor Feb 4, 2025 7:00:00 AM

Looking Ahead: ISA's Three-Year Strategy

I’d like to start by saying I am excited and honored to begin my term as the 2025 president of the I...
Scott Reynolds Jan 28, 2025 7:00:00 AM

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