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.

An Introduction to Operations Research in the Process Industries

This guest blog post is part of a series written by Edward J. Farmer, PE, ISA Fellow and author of t...
Edward J. Farmer Oct 9, 2019 9:00:42 AM

AutoQuiz: What is the Risk in Using Standard ROI Ratios to Invest in an Automation System?

AutoQuiz is edited by Joel Don, ISA's social media community manager.
Joel Don Aug 2, 2019 9:00:39 AM

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

Basic Guidelines for Control Valve Selection and Sizing

The following discussion is part of an occasional series, "Ask the Automation Pros," authored by Gre...
Greg McMillan Jun 12, 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

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

The Three Most Desirable MRP Software Features for Manufacturers

This guest blog post was written by David Budiac, a managing partner at Software Connect.
Contributing Authors Sep 17, 2018 10:42:18 AM

Redefine and Transform How You Execute Automation Projects

This article was written by Bill Lydon, automation industry authority, journalist and former chief e...
Bill Lydon Sep 3, 2018 10:42:31 AM

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