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.

How Do You Balance Connectivity with Security on the Plant Floor?

This guest post is authored by Jim Flagg, systems architect for Polytron.
Contributing Authors Feb 5, 2014 10:42:25 AM

Can Variable-Speed Drives Increase Process Efficiency and Reduce Energy Use?

This post was authored by Mohammad Al-Khalifah, of Saudi Basic Industry Corporation, and Greg McMill...
Contributing Authors Feb 3, 2014 10:42:49 AM

How to use Mobile Devices to Improve Operator Effectiveness

This post was authored by Lane Swensen and Kim Custeau of AVEVA.
Contributing Authors Jan 27, 2014 10:42:11 AM

Do "Smart" Instruments Need to be Calibrated?

This post was authored by Roy Tomalino, professional services engineer at Beamex.
Contributing Authors Jan 13, 2014 10:42:44 AM

How Can Software Support Next-Generation People-Centric Manufacturing?

This post was authroed by Julie Fraser, principal of Iyno Advisors.
Contributing Authors Dec 23, 2013 10:42:20 AM

Reflections on the Progress and Future of ISA

This post is authored by Terrence G. Ives, president of ISA 2013.
ISA Past-Presidents Dec 12, 2013 10:42:36 AM

What Is a Good Security Approach to Water and Wastewater Process Control Systems?

This post was authored by Norman Anderson, PE, and Bill Phillips, PE.
Contributing Authors Nov 25, 2013 10:42:46 AM

A Single Cyber Defense is the Weakest Form of Cyber Protection

Repeated cyberattacks on plant and factory infrastructure have been a real wake-up call for the indu...
Eric J. Byres Oct 21, 2013 3:15:37 PM

Why You Should Test Every Communication Network Before DCS Start-up

The following tip is from the ISA book by Greg McMillan and Hunter Vegas titled 101 Tips for a Succe...
Greg McMillan Sep 27, 2013 10:00:36 AM

How to Reduce Development Time and Industrial Project Risk by Testing and Proving New Code

The following tip is from the ISA book by Greg McMillan and Hunter Vegas titled 101 Tips for a Succe...
Greg McMillan Sep 13, 2013 10:00:35 AM

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