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.

Manufacturers Should Ditch Obsolete Motors for New High-Efficiency Ones

It shouldn’t be a shock that manufacturing processes and operations are responsible for some of the ...
Emily Newton Apr 11, 2023 7:00:00 AM

The 22.5GW Power Plant - What You Should Know About Three Gorges, China

With the rise of awareness about global warming and climate change, sustainability is a rising trend...
Nahla Davies Apr 7, 2023 7:00:00 AM

Young Professionals - Our Future

For younger automation professionals, ISA has resources to enable you to advance your career. For ou...
Marty Bince Mar 31, 2023 7:00:00 AM

Becoming an ISA Certified Automation Professional, Part Two

In this blog series, ISA Interchange interviews automation leaders about their experience with the I...
Liz Neiman Mar 28, 2023 2:34:45 PM

3 Reasons Blockchain is Necessary for Manufacturing Supply Chains

Most people initially became aware of blockchain technology after learning of its association with c...
Emily Newton Mar 24, 2023 7:00:00 AM

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

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