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.

5 Ways Manufacturers Can Protect Their IP

Industry 4.0 is defined by the marriage of the digital and the physical, taking the form of smart fa...
Emily Newton Aug 16, 2022 5:30:00 AM

IDM Can Improve Plant Reliability and Reduce Downtime

There are hundreds of smart instruments including sensors and final control elements installed in me...
Bakhtiar Pour Ahmad Aug 12, 2022 5:30:00 AM

The Opportunities and Obstacles in Using Automation for PCB Assembly

Automation has revolutionized the printed circuit board (PCB) industry with enhanced product reliabi...
Suresh Patel Aug 9, 2022 5:30:00 AM

What are the Biggest Mistakes You Have Seen? Part 4

The following discussion is part of an occasional series, "Ask the Automation Pros," authored by Gre...
Greg McMillan Aug 5, 2022 5:30:00 AM

Energy Savings: A Key Challenge and Opportunity in Mobile Networks

Telecom operators are some of the biggest energy users in the world, responsible for up to 3% of ene...
Cesar Morillas Aug 2, 2022 5:30:00 AM

Why Do Manufacturers Benefit from Digital Transformation?

Manufacturing is on the verge of a Fourth Industrial Revolution. Digital tech adoption has soared in...
Emily Newton Jul 29, 2022 5:30:00 AM

The Basic Economics of Automation

Economics of Automation: Man vs. Machine Determining the value of automation is essentially one big ...
Ryan Kershaw Jul 26, 2022 5:30:00 AM

How 3D Printing Can Help in Your Medical Device Manufacturing Project

3D printing has the potential to drive advanced healthcare by providing cost-effective and accessibl...
Ken Ghadia Jul 22, 2022 5:30:00 AM

The Significance of Supply Chain Resilience

While savvy logistics professionals may be able to navigate a business through unforeseen disruption...
Alisha Hill Jul 15, 2022 5:30:00 AM

3 Ways to Apply IoT Devices on Construction Sites

The Internet of Things (IoT) has substantially changed how people do business. IoT devices in hospit...
Emily Newton Jul 12, 2022 5:30:00 AM

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