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.

Searching for the Next Big Thing for a Career in Industrial Automation

My great-grandfather found his way to Western Colorado toward the end of the 19th century because of...
Edward J. Farmer Jul 17, 2020 5:00:00 AM

ISA President's Column: From Interest and Opinion to Involvement and Ownership

Taking the Next Step in Your Commitment to ISA The International Society of Automation (ISA) Preside...
ISA Past-Presidents Jul 14, 2020 5:30:00 AM

Inclusion Work in STEM: A Conversation with ISA Member and EMPower List Honoree Rhonda Pelton [Q&A]

Rhonda Pelton, a member of the International Society of Automation (ISA) and a former director of IS...
Kara Phelps Jul 10, 2020 5:15:00 AM

Understanding OEE in Manufacturing Operations Management [Book Excerpt]

Recently, there has been renewed interest in monitoring manufacturing production efficiencies in rea...
Tom Seubert Jul 7, 2020 5:30:00 AM

Here's Why You Should Consider Getting Your FE

So, a few years ago, you decided you wanted to go to engineering school. You did your research and f...
Brad S. Carlberg Jul 3, 2020 5:00:00 AM

Learning Automation Cybersecurity from the TV Show 'Mr. Robot'

Here’s What Television Can Teach You About IT/OT Convergence As our world becomes more and more inte...
Chris Sciulli Jun 30, 2020 5:30:00 AM

An Emerging Role for IoT in the Health Care Delivery System

COVID-19 was first discovered in China less than a year ago. Since then, it has rapidly spread acros...
Rajabahadur V. Arcot Jun 23, 2020 5:30:00 AM

What Factors Affect Dead Time Identification for a PID Loop?

The following technical discussion is part of an occasional series showcasing the ISA Mentor Program...
Greg McMillan Jun 19, 2020 5:00:00 AM

The Next 75 Years of ISA

An Executive Board Member Reflects on ISA's Present and Future We celebrated the 75th anniversary of...
Carlos Mandolesi Jun 16, 2020 5:30:00 AM

ISA President's Column: ISA Community, Let Your Voice Be Heard

Making ISA the Home of Automation The International Society of Automation (ISA) President Eric Cosma...
ISA Past-Presidents Jun 12, 2020 5:30:00 AM

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