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.

A Look Inside ISA Connect Forums: Exchanging Ideas Across Sectors

The International Society of Automation (ISA) recently launched Connect Forums, a place for ISA memb...
Allison Rogers Apr 15, 2025 7:00:00 AM

Your Career Path in IACS

Industrial automation and control systems (IACS) are essential elements for modern industries and/or...
Hector Puyosa Apr 11, 2025 7:00:00 AM

Blockchain Technology and IIoT Data Transactions

The industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is both a significant boon and a major security risk for he...
Devin Partida Apr 1, 2025 12:00:00 PM

Mastering Instrumentation and Control Documentation

In 2024, the ISA-5.1 standard was revised, clarifying and simplifying the text and adding references...
Renee Bassett Mar 25, 2025 7:00:00 AM

Industry 4.0 and the Future of Automation

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, commonly referred to as Industry 4.0, is transforming the way indu...
Ali Ahmad Toor Mar 21, 2025 7:00:00 AM

Echoes of the Past: Restoring a 1946 Voice Through Signal and Image Processing

I’ve always been interested in image and signal processing. It was a big part of my final year proje...
Steve Mustard Mar 14, 2025 7:00:00 AM

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

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