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.

Why CO2 is the Most Promising Refrigerant in the Cooling Industry

As a natural working medium, CO2 is a key research orientation of chlorofluoro carbons (CFCs). In th...
Jane Yu Jul 23, 2021 5:30:00 AM

3 Benefits of Operationalizing AI in Manufacturing

A significant number of data and artificial intelligence (AI) projects never make it out of the lab—...
Emily Newton Jul 20, 2021 5:30:00 AM

My Commitment to Be a Lifelong Learner

“Wisdom is not a product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” - Albert Einstein
Steve Mustard Jul 16, 2021 5:30:00 AM

8 Tips to Improve the Efficiency of a CNC Machine Shop

Manufacturers need a machine shop to carry out their day-to-day operations. This shop is a building ...
Candy Chen Jul 13, 2021 5:30:00 AM

Infrastructure Construction: An Under-Tapped Industry for Automation

Transportation infrastructure will be redefined in this century. Not just the modes that move goods ...
Zachary Liollio Jul 9, 2021 5:30:00 AM

Challenges and Bottlenecks for Implementing Industry 4.0 in India

The need for industry stakeholders to see this pandemic as an opportunity for implementing Industry ...
Asim Sinha Jul 6, 2021 5:30:00 AM

What are the Problems and Solutions with Packaged Equipment?

The following discussion is part of an occasional series showcasing the ISA Mentor Program, authored...
Greg McMillan Jul 2, 2021 5:30:00 AM

7 Reasons to Move Your CCTV Storage to the Cloud

Adopting cloud video surveillance systems is one of the major trends within the field of business se...
Logan Bell Jun 29, 2021 5:30:00 AM

How Operators are Vital to the Digital Transformation Journey

The digitization of manufacturing plants is currently a hot topic amongst the automation community. ...
Vishal Pansare Jun 25, 2021 5:30:00 AM

OPC Unified Architecture and Message Queuing Telemetry Transport

Conversations about OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) and Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT)...
David Schultz Jun 22, 2021 5:30:00 AM

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