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.

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

Securing the Future: IoT Product Testing and Information Security in Smart Manufacturing

The Information of Things (IoT) industry is booming. Data collected by Statista shows that the secto...

Katie Brenneman Feb 15, 2024 10:19:28 AM

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

An Understanding of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

During my last years of working on industrial automation domain and with various industrial manufact...

Sukanta Kumar Rout Sep 6, 2023 12:48:52 PM

IT/OT Convergence is More than Integrating Data

IT/OT convergence is one of the popular buzzwords thrown around by most manufacturers as part of the...

David Schultz Mar 7, 2023 7:00:00 AM

The International Society of Automation (ISA) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1945 to create a better world through automation. ISA advances technical competence by connecting the automation community to achieve operational excellence and is the trusted provider of standards-based foundational technical resources, driving the advancement of individual careers and the overall profession. ISA develops widely used global standards; certifies professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; hosts conferences and exhibits; and provides networking and career development programs for its members and customers around the world.
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.