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.

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

Licensure, ISA Turning 75, and the 2019 Annual Leadership Conference

On 14-16 August, I attended the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) ...
Paul Gruhn Sep 30, 2019 9:00:20 AM

ISA Extends Reach Through Organization Partnerships

In their heyday, ISA conferences drew 30,000 attendees. Many changes have occurred since then, resul...
Paul Gruhn Aug 29, 2019 9:00:23 AM

Why Systems Integrators Need to Advance Beyond Traditional Instrumentation and Control Skill Sets

This post was authored by Collin Dailey, a technology development engineer at Phoseon Technology, an...
Contributing Authors Jul 31, 2019 9:00:12 AM

Opportunities for ISA Member Engagement Abound

As a member of ISA you automatically belong to a local section. Sections represent a geographical gr...
Paul Gruhn Jul 30, 2019 9:00:03 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

How ISA’s Certification and Certificate Programs Can Benefit You and Your Employer

Are you aware of ISA’s certification and certificate programs? Have you achieved one of the titles? ...
Paul Gruhn Apr 30, 2019 9:00:39 AM

How to Bridge the Generation Gap in the Process Industries Through Mentoring

This post was authored by Paul J. Galeski, CEO and founder of MAVERICK Technologies, a Rockwell Auto...
Contributing Authors Jun 20, 2018 10:42:05 AM

How to Leverage the ISA Ecosystem to Advance Your Career in Industrial Automation

This article was written by Bill Lydon, automation industry authority, journalist and former chief e...
Bill Lydon Jun 13, 2018 7:42:14 AM

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