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.

Can You Use Machine Learning to Automate Your FPI Inspection Process?

Fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) is a popular way to inspect manufacturing products, thanks to...
Emily Newton Dec 27, 2022 5:30:00 AM

3 Ways Automation Improves the Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharmaceutical automation is becoming increasingly adopted, particularly as executives look for ways...
Emily Newton Nov 18, 2022 5:30:00 AM

Here’s Your Last Chance to Register for ALC!

Next week, 7-9 November 2022, the International Society of Automation (ISA) will be holding its firs...
Steven Aliano Nov 1, 2022 5:30:00 AM

Automated Machine Learning to Automate the Process Industry

Continuous processes can produce millions of data points in next to no time, a volume that makes it ...
Trevor Bloch Oct 18, 2022 5:30:00 AM

Sustainable Automation

Introduction Regarding what businesses should focus on, the Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Fri...
Contributing Authors Aug 19, 2022 5:30:00 AM

The Opportunities and Obstacles in Using Automation for PCB Assembly

Automation has revolutionized the printed circuit board (PCB) industry with enhanced product reliabi...
Suresh Patel Aug 9, 2022 5:30:00 AM

The Basic Economics of Automation

Economics of Automation: Man vs. Machine Determining the value of automation is essentially one big ...
Ryan Kershaw Jul 26, 2022 5:30:00 AM

The Future of the Manufacturing Labor Force

Automation is an integral aspect of manufacturing, and has been since the Industrial Revolution. Tod...
Katie Brenneman Jul 5, 2022 5:30:00 AM

How is Automation Changing Chemical Plants?

Automation is becoming a gamechanger in various industries. Decision makers need to figure out how b...
Emily Newton Jun 28, 2022 5:30:00 AM

Why and When to Use Machine Learning for Automation Applications

Introduction I see machine learning (ML) as the last and most complex resource when developing a pro...
Angel Prieto Jun 7, 2022 5:30:00 AM

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