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.

What Should a Plant Manager Do During the First 90 Days on the Job?

It’s often said, "You only get one chance to make a good first impression." This adage may be a clic...
Bryan Christiansen Jun 26, 2019 9:00:26 AM

ISA Leaders to Validate and Advance Strategic Direction

This past month, ISA leaders convened in North Carolina for the first of two in-person meetings. Thi...
Paul Gruhn Jun 20, 2019 9:00:57 AM

ISA Values: Live Them

In case you missed it in one of my earlier columns, ISA modified its vision and mission statements l...
Paul Gruhn May 30, 2019 9:00:03 AM

AutoQuiz: Which Signal Type Indicates Direction and Velocity in a Motion Control Application?

AutoQuiz is edited by Joel Don, ISA's social media community manager.
Joel Don May 24, 2019 8:00:36 AM

Webinar Recording: Future-Proof Your Automation Solutions with Standards-Based Design

This ISA webinar on industrial calibration was presented by Rick Slaugenhaupt, a consultant for MAVE...
Contributing Authors May 6, 2019 10:42:01 AM

How ISA’s Certification and Certificate Programs Can Benefit You and Your Employer

Are you aware of ISA’s certification and certificate programs? Have you achieved one of the titles? ...
Paul Gruhn Apr 30, 2019 9:00:39 AM

Four Quick Tips for Making Smart, Strategic Decisions at Your Industrial Plant or Facility

During an automation leadership conference at ISA headquarters, Peter Martin, PhD, vice president of...
Katie Turner Apr 22, 2019 10:42:09 AM

Key to Achieving Positive Business Results: Manage Risk Throughout Industrial Automation Infrastructure

Maximizing productivity and minimizing risk are the yin and yang of the industrial world—forces that...
Sujeet Chand Apr 3, 2019 10:42:11 AM

The Seven Key Aspects of Automation Projects for Project Managers

The art and science of project management gives us useful knowledge and powerful tools and technique...
Dzhamshid Safin Mar 4, 2019 10:42:10 AM

ISA Resources to Make You and Your Employer More Successful

ISA’s mission statement is: Advance technical competence by connecting the automation community to a...
Paul Gruhn Feb 28, 2019 9:00:51 AM

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