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.

Leveraging Shop Floor Data for Improvement in Operational Technology

In the modern industrial landscape, data is not just a byproduct; it is the backbone of operational ...
Ashraf Sainudeen Nov 14, 2025 1:00:00 PM

How to Integrate Digital Twins into Your OT Reliability Strategy

Operational technology (OT) environments combine legacy programmable logic controllers (PLCs), cloud...
Emily Newton Oct 27, 2025 7:00:00 AM

How Industry 4.0 Revolutionized Manufacturing and Maintenance

The term "Industry 4.0" often emerges in conversations about the future of manufacturing. Industry 4...
Lindsey Walker Mar 4, 2025 7:00:00 AM

Methods Manufacturers Are Adopting to Enable a Scalable, Low-Cost IoT Connected Factory

Manufacturers are implementing scalable, low-cost IoT-connected factories using wireless sensor netw...
Sunthar Subramanian Jan 14, 2025 7:00:00 AM

Smart Manufacturing and Its Role in Sustainable Production

With evolving regulations as well as pressure for increased corporate environmental responsibility f...
Ainsley Lawrence Aug 27, 2024 7:00:00 AM

ISA Podcast Explores Immersive Tech for Students

The International Society of Automation (ISA) podcast, Podomation, continues to gather momentum. Kee...
Kara Phelps Jul 2, 2024 5:00:00 PM

Enhancing Efficiency and Innovation in the Workplace

Routinely updating workplace practices is an essential move for maintaining a business that is an in...
Katie Brenneman Jun 4, 2024 7:00:00 AM

The Growing Importance of System Redundancy in Industry 4.0

The word “redundant” typically doesn’t carry a positive connotation. That’s especially true in suppl...
Emily Newton May 14, 2024 7:00:00 AM

The Role of LLM Gateway in Application Integration

By consolidating data and workflows across software applications, organizations can achieve applicat...
Lucy Manole May 3, 2024 7:00:00 AM

3 Ways Industry 4.0 Can Upgrade Industrial Water Treatment Methods

Industrial water treatment methods must evolve to remain relevant and efficient. Many decision-maker...
Emily Newton Mar 12, 2024 7:38:26 PM

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