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.

From Lab to Line: Navigating Calibration Requirements for Automated Technology in Manufacturing

Calibration in manufacturing is one of the most vital processes for quality assurance and output con...
Ellie Gabel Jan 9, 2024 11:42:55 AM

Manufacturers Must Reduce Risk of Upstream and Downstream Supply Chain Attacks

Supply chain disruptions are among the most pressing issues for today’s manufacturers. While geopoli...
Emily Newton Sep 12, 2023 12:38:32 PM

How Automation Helps Manufacturing Companies Grow Revenue

Automation has become a game-changer for the manufacturing industry. The latest manufacturing trends...
Lucy Manole Apr 14, 2023 4:00:00 PM

Manufacturers Should Ditch Obsolete Motors for New High-Efficiency Ones

It shouldn’t be a shock that manufacturing processes and operations are responsible for some of the ...
Emily Newton Apr 11, 2023 7:00:00 AM

10 Skills You Need to Be an Effective Plant Manager

For any business reliant on its inventory of plants, having a competent and efficient plant manager ...
Frances Lalu Jan 24, 2023 5:30:00 AM

How is Modern Tech Increasing Sustainability in Manufacturing?

Most people don’t often associate the manufacturing industry with sustainability. However, modern te...
Katie Brenneman Jan 20, 2023 5:30:00 AM

The 4 Biggest Manufacturing Automation Trends of 2023

Manufacturing automation has gained momentum over the years, and there’s no sign of it slowing down....
Emily Newton Jan 10, 2023 5:30:00 AM

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

AIaaS for Effective Change Management in Industry 4.0 Manufacturing

The advancement of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has brought about pivotal technological de...
Nicol Ritchie Dec 13, 2022 5:30:00 AM

Why New Product Introduction (NPI) is Important to PCBs

Electronic manufacturers have to bring out new products in quick timelines to stay ahead of the comp...
Ken Ghadia Dec 2, 2022 5:30:00 AM

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