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 Can We Do to Prevent Cyberattacks on Industrial Operations?

This article was written by Bill Lydon, InTech magazine’s chief editor.
Bill Lydon Mar 3, 2014 10:42:14 AM

What's the Best Way to Integrate Packaged Equipment into Plant SCADA Systems?

This article was written by Todd Nydam of JWC Environmental and Graham Nasby, ISA leader and special...
Contributing Authors Feb 17, 2014 10:42:23 AM

Can Variable-Speed Drives Increase Process Efficiency and Reduce Energy Use?

This post was authored by Mohammad Al-Khalifah, of Saudi Basic Industry Corporation, and Greg McMill...
Contributing Authors Feb 3, 2014 10:42:49 AM

How to use Mobile Devices to Improve Operator Effectiveness

This post was authored by Lane Swensen and Kim Custeau of AVEVA.
Contributing Authors Jan 27, 2014 10:42:11 AM

Why Are Automation Projects So Challenging?

This is an excerpt from the July/August 2013 issue of InTech magazine by Raymond Teaster and Dave Ad...
Contributing Authors Jan 20, 2014 10:42:25 AM

What Are the Benefits of Migrating From an Older DCS to a New Automation System?

This guest blog post was written by Matt Sigmon of MAVERICK Technologies.
Contributing Authors Jan 6, 2014 10:42:23 AM

How Can Software Support Next-Generation People-Centric Manufacturing?

This post was authroed by Julie Fraser, principal of Iyno Advisors.
Contributing Authors Dec 23, 2013 10:42:20 AM

How to Leverage Product Lifecycle Management to Optimize Plant Performance

This post was authored by Tony Christian, director of Cambashi, a global industry analyst and consul...
Contributing Authors Dec 4, 2013 10:42:48 AM

What Factors Affect Your Salary in the Automation Industry?

This was written by Rick Zabel, vice president, publisher and editor at Automation.com.
Rick Zabel Dec 2, 2013 10:42:48 AM

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