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.

Spotlight on ISA’s 2022 Digital Transformation Conference

Digital transformation revolutionizes how a business operates. However, it is not as simple as flick...
Steven Aliano Sep 6, 2022 5:30:00 AM

What are the Biggest Mistakes You Have Seen? Part 5

The following discussion is part of an occasional series, "Ask the Automation Pros," authored by Gre...
Greg McMillan Sep 2, 2022 5:30:00 AM

AI and Predictive Maintenance Can Save Money and Improve Production

Artificial intelligence (AI) has numerous fascinating applications. However, using AI for predictive...
Emily Newton Aug 30, 2022 5:30:00 AM

ISA Delivers Value with New Digital Transformation Training Series

What exactly does digital transformation mean, and how can businesses utilize technologies to effect...
Steven Aliano Aug 26, 2022 5:30:00 AM

The ISA Connect Challenge

I wrote last March about what it means to be an ISA volunteer and shared thoughts on the benefits of...
Carlos Mandolesi Aug 23, 2022 5:30:00 AM

Sustainable Automation

Introduction Regarding what businesses should focus on, the Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Fri...
Contributing Authors Aug 19, 2022 5:30:00 AM

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

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