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.

When are we Modernizing Control Systems?

The following discussion is part of an occasional series, "Ask the Automation Pros," authored by Gre...
Greg McMillan Jan 22, 2024 8:00:00 AM

AI in Oil: Unleashing a New Era of Efficiency and Innovation

Many business leaders are rapidly exploring options for using artificial intelligence (AI) to improv...
Emily Newton Jan 19, 2024 11:32:51 AM

Improve Industrial Performance With Automated Energy Storage Solutions

Industrial leaders realize how any surprise disruptions could have ripple effects across their organ...
Emily Newton Jan 16, 2024 2:07:04 PM

Key Takeaways from My Year as ISA President

As my Presidential term came to a close, I wanted to express how much I enjoyed serving the ISA comm...
Marty Bince Jan 12, 2024 8:00:00 AM

From Lab to Line: Navigating Calibration Requirements for Automated Technology in Manufacturing

Calibration in manufacturing is one of the most vital processes for quality assurance and output con...
Ellie Gabel Jan 9, 2024 11:42:55 AM

Understanding Data Mesh and The Modern Smart Factory

Overview In today’s digital economy, every business wants to be data driven. It is one of the top st...
Sukanta Kumar Rout Jan 3, 2024 11:21:29 AM

8 End-of-Arm Tooling Design Innovations Improving Robot Handling

Robots may already be common throughout the manufacturing industry, but the robotics market’s growth...
Emily Newton Dec 20, 2023 11:08:20 AM

AI Beyond Prediction: Discover the Unseen Layers of Generative AI

Generative AI, like ChatGPT, heralds a new age in enterprise technology, one that is ready to change...
Oscar Aishwarya Dec 15, 2023 2:52:18 PM

Designing Automation With Humans in Mind

Designing automation with humans in mind can unlock unique benefits for businesses, but it requires ...
Ellie Gabel Dec 8, 2023 2:17:54 PM

Can a Primary Loop Manipulate a Secondary Loop Valve?

The following discussion is part of an occasional series, "Ask the Automation Pros," authored by Gre...
Greg McMillan Dec 1, 2023 8:00:00 AM

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