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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.

AutoQuiz: Changing the Point of Origin for Input Data and Output Signal Destination with a DCS

AutoQuiz is edited by Joel Don, ISA's community manager.
Joel Don Oct 28, 2016 10:42:33 AM

The Industrial Automation Challenge: Finding Opportunity in Obsolescence

This post was authored by Paul J. Galeski, CEO and founder of MAVERICK Technologies, a Rockwell Auto...
Contributing Authors Mar 23, 2015 10:42:23 AM

Integrating DCS I/O to an Existing PLC

This post was authored by Debashis Sadhukhan, process controls system manager at NASA, and John Mihe...
Contributing Authors Dec 29, 2014 10:42:49 AM

What is an Optimal Control System for Batch Manufacturing?

This guest post is authored by Tao Shen, a product marketing manager at Honeywell Process Solutions.
Contributing Authors Sep 22, 2014 10:32:31 AM

Webinar Recording: How Can Front-End Loading Streamline the Control System Migration Process?

This guest blog post was authored by Matt Sigmon, director of DCS Next at MAVERICK Technologies, in ...
Contributing Authors May 7, 2014 10:42:11 AM

Use Signal Characterization in the DCS to Linearize the Installed Flow Characteristic of a Valve

The following tip is from the ISA book by Greg McMillan and Hunter Vegas titled 101 Tips for a Succe...
Greg McMillan Mar 21, 2014 10:42:25 AM

10 Pitfalls of DIY Control Systems

This guest post is authored by Bill Stevens, global product marketing manager for Honeywell Process ...
Contributing Authors Feb 10, 2014 10:42:37 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

What Is Your Plan for DCS Migration?

This guest post is authored by Matt Sigmon and Lynn Macey of MAVERICK Technologies.
Contributing Authors Nov 18, 2013 10:42:33 AM

Why You Should Use the Best Automation Technology, Even if the Price Tag Is Higher

The following tip is from the ISA book by Greg McMillan and Hunter Vegas titled 101 Tips for a Succe...
Greg McMillan Mar 22, 2013 10:15:06 AM

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