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.

Essential Instruments for Troubleshooting Steam Turbines

With the advent of electronic governors, the control of steam turbines has become seamless and highl...
Farhan Naseer Mar 17, 2023 7:00:00 AM

What are Considerations in Combining Process Control and Safety Systems?

The following discussion is part of an occasional series, "Ask the Automation Pros," authored by Gre...
Greg McMillan Mar 14, 2023 7:00:00 AM

Automating the Metal Casting Process Improves Productivity

The metal casting process is a critical step in many manufacturing lines, but it’s often inefficient...
Emily Newton Mar 10, 2023 7:00:00 AM

IT/OT Convergence is More than Integrating Data

IT/OT convergence is one of the popular buzzwords thrown around by most manufacturers as part of the...
David Schultz Mar 7, 2023 7:00:00 AM

PROFINET and EtherNet I/P: Key Protocols for Industry 4.0 and IoT Applications

Applications based on Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT) are revolutionizing communicatio...
Matheus Sokacheske Mar 3, 2023 7:00:00 AM

Becoming an ISA Certified Automation Professional, Part One

In this blog series, ISA Interchange interviews automation leaders about their experience with the I...
Liz Neiman Feb 28, 2023 7:00:00 AM

Breaking Barriers to Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

Focusing on digital transformation in manufacturing opens significant opportunities for growth, impr...
Emily Newton Feb 24, 2023 7:00:00 AM

Share Your Love of Automation: Recommend ISA to a Colleague

While it would be the standard opening to relate how honored and humbled I am to serve as your presi...
Marty Bince Feb 21, 2023 9:00:00 AM

What Engineers Need to Know about Digital Transformation

Companies that can best optimize their cyber-physical systems and their workforce will be the winner...
Liz Neiman Feb 17, 2023 5:39:10 PM

Pressure Measurements for Reliability, Safety, and Cybersecurity

The following blog is in response to Abhishek Sharma’s January 2023 blog, “The Wisdom of Correct Pre...
Joe Weiss Feb 10, 2023 5:30:00 AM

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