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.

Are Autonomous Vehicles the Answer to Road Safety?

COVID-19 has highlighted the need for solutions that ensure our world is a lot safer for everyone, a...
Jessica Garraway Oct 6, 2020 5:15:00 AM

How to Quickly Identify Tuning Mistakes

The following technical discussion is part of an occasional series showcasing the ISA Mentor Program...
Greg McMillan Oct 2, 2020 5:30:00 AM

ISA Journeys: The Benefit of Getting Involved

In this blog post, a dedicated member of the International Society of Automation (ISA) shares her pa...
Emily Henry Sep 29, 2020 5:30:00 AM

The COVID-Free Smart Building (Part 1)

A vision of how smart technology can change the way buildings are designed and maintained to safegua...
Vinod Bijlani Sep 25, 2020 5:15:00 AM

Coding for Automation Projects Is More Than Writing Code

Translating mathematical equations into code is part of, but also removed from, the development of a...
Edward J. Farmer Sep 22, 2020 5:00:00 AM

Advancing Technology in the New Work Scenario

Technological developments have steadily changed the work scenario since the First Industrial Revolu...
Ronaldo Ribeiro Sep 18, 2020 5:00:00 AM

ISA President's Column: Coach, Share, Learn, and Grow

Working Together to Strengthen ISA for Our Members The International Society of Automation (ISA) Pre...
ISA Past-Presidents Sep 15, 2020 5:30:00 AM

How Can We Develop and Motivate New Automation Professionals?

The following technical discussion is part of an occasional series showcasing the ISA Mentor Program...
Greg McMillan Sep 11, 2020 5:00:00 AM

Vision-Guided Robotics

Part I The driver behind digitalization is the growing demand for accuracy, enhanced quality, and re...
Vikas Anwekar Sep 8, 2020 5:30:00 AM

State of the Mining and Metals Industry in 2020

As the world is getting used to the new normal, mining and metals companies are trying to move on an...
Bas Mutsaers Sep 4, 2020 5:00:00 AM