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.

26 Automation Trailblazers Who Changed the World

Titans of Automation The International Society of Automation (ISA) explores the lives and careers of...
Bill Lydon Jan 22, 2021 5:30:00 AM

The Genius of ANSI/ISA S84.01-1996

The real genius of a standard is measured by the level of acceptance and the test of time. Often, we...
Contributing Authors Jan 11, 2021 5:00:00 AM

IT and OT in Manufacturing Execution Systems

Recently, there has been renewed interest within manufacturing execution systems (MES) as to the del...
Tom Seubert Jan 8, 2021 5:30:00 AM

ISA Celebrates 75 Years: A Practical History

A Practical History of Measurement, Communication, Standards, Automation, and Control
James W. Harris Dec 24, 2020 5:30:00 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

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

What Is a Meaningful Sample for a Statistical Analysis?

We wonder about conditions on our processes and we try to assess them by sampled data. Every so ofte...
Edward J. Farmer Aug 11, 2020 5:00:00 AM

Why Are Engineers So Against Derivative Action?

The following technical discussion is part of an occasional series showcasing the ISA Mentor Program...
Greg McMillan Jul 28, 2020 5:15:00 AM

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

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

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