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.

Introducing the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fast Track Course

Automation professionals can now gain an in-depth knowledge of the ISA/IEC 62443 series of industria...
Kara Phelps May 7, 2025 1:00:00 PM

Here's Why You Should Attend the 2025 ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit

The line between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) continues to blur. Whil...
Kara Phelps Apr 29, 2025 1:00:00 PM

Ask the Automation Pros: What Is the Best VFD Design and Installation Plan?

The following discussion is part of an occasional series, “Ask the Automation Pros,” authored by Gre...
Greg McMillan Apr 28, 2025 3:00:00 PM

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

Ask the Automation Pros: How Do You Specify the Best Control Valve Characteristics?

The following discussion is part of an occasional series, “Ask the Automation Pros,” authored by Gre...
Greg McMillan Mar 28, 2025 7:00:00 AM

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

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