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 to Design and Configure Secure Industrial Networks

In today's connected world, securing industrial control systems (ICSs) is more important than ever. ...
Richard Wood Jan 22, 2020 10:42:29 AM

Primer: Essential Guide to Industrial Wireless Network Configuration and Layout Options

One of the first steps when creating a new wireless instrumentation network using ISA100 Wireless, o...
Shuji Yamamoto Dec 30, 2019 9:00:38 AM

Drones in Industrial Automation: Vital Mobile Platforms for Sensor Delivery

This post was written by Peter Fuhr, PhD, Marissa Morales-Rodriguez, PhD, Sterling Rooke, PhD, and P...
Contributing Authors Nov 27, 2019 9:00:37 AM

AutoQuiz: What Is the Significance of the Fieldbus Intrinsic Safety Concept?

AutoQuiz is edited by Joel Don, ISA's social media community manager.
Joel Don Nov 22, 2019 9:00:16 AM

IIoT is Approaching the Network Edge for Almost Every Industrial Application

This post was written by Peter Fuhr, PhD, Marissa Morales-Rodriguez, PhD, Sterling Rooke, PhD, and P...
Contributing Authors Oct 23, 2019 9:00:27 AM

Lessons Learned From a Forensic Analysis of the Ukrainian Power Grid Cyberattack

This post was authored by Patrice Bock, with the participation of Jean-Pierre Hauet, Romain François...
Joel Don Sep 23, 2019 9:00:14 AM

How IIoT Helps OEM Machine Builders Support Customers and Improve Equipment Availability

Industry analysts have long predicted that process industry leaders would be disrupted by "digitally...
Jeff Brown Sep 18, 2019 9:00:06 AM

Ensuring the Free Flow of Information: Routing Approaches for Complex Industrial Networks

This post was authored by Paul Brooks, business development manager, and Valerie Wilkins Tur, techni...
Contributing Authors Sep 2, 2019 9:00:18 AM

Why Industrial Cybersecurity Needs to Start at the Top and Be Embraced by All

Cybersecurity should be a top-of-mind issue with automation professionals and people throughout thei...
Bill Lydon Aug 26, 2019 9:00:16 AM

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