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.

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

Improving Productivity in Industries Using BLE-Based RTLS Technology

What Is RTLS? A real-time location system (RTLS) is a type of indoor positioning system that is gain...
Albin Manjaly Sep 1, 2020 5:15:00 AM

5 Recent Great Reads in IT/OT Convergence

In this occasional series, we're bringing you a curated selection of recent articles on topics influ...
Kara Phelps Aug 30, 2020 5:15:00 AM

The International Society of Automation Recognizes 2020 Celebrating Excellence Awardees

This program honors the remarkable achievements and contributions of ISA members. The International ...
Jennifer Halsey Aug 28, 2020 5:30:00 AM

Automation Ethics: An Ongoing Challenge for the Future

A Working Philosopher Considers the Future of Automation When most people think of “automation,” we’...
Eric B. Litwack Aug 25, 2020 5:00:00 AM

How COVID-19 Has Changed the Future of Work in the Industrial Sector

This is the first part of a multi-part blog series.
Contributing Authors Aug 21, 2020 5:00:00 AM

What's the Difference Between Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0?

Over the past decade, unprecedented occurrences have challenged industrial operations. Of course, th...
Sugata Bandyopadhyay Aug 18, 2020 5:15:00 AM

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