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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.

How to Reduce Control Valve Noise

This post was authored by Hans D. Baumann, Ph.D., PE, author of Fluid Mechanics of Control Valves: H...
Hans D. Baumann Feb 17, 2020 7:42:53 AM

Why Are Process Automation Projects So Difficult to Manage?

Reflecting on my long career as a project manager, I have come to realize process automation project...
Lee Swindler Feb 3, 2020 7:42:13 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

IIoT Solves Problems Previously Considered Unsolvable

At a conference I attended, the keynote speaker observed that today is the first time in history tha...
Andrew Hird May 22, 2019 9:00:16 AM

How to Prevent Cavitation in Butterfly Control Valves

This post was authored by Hans D. Baumann, Ph.D., PE, author of Fluid Mechanics of Control Valves: H...
Hans D. Baumann Apr 24, 2019 10:42:39 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

Continuous Improvement in an Automation Career Requires Continuous Solicitation of Feedback

The following tip is from the ISA book by Greg McMillan and Hunter Vegas titled 101 Tips for a Succe...
Greg McMillan Jun 20, 2014 10:42:45 AM

High Pay Is Not Reason Enough to Stay in a Bad Industrial Automation Job

The following tip is from the ISA book by Greg McMillan and Hunter Vegas titled 101 Tips for a Succe...
Greg McMillan May 23, 2014 10:42:02 AM

Why References Are Just the First Step in an Industrial Employee or Control Systems Evaluation

The following tip is from the ISA book by Greg McMillan and Hunter Vegas titled 101 Tips for a Succe...
Greg McMillan May 9, 2014 9:00:43 AM

Why You Should Establish a High Level of Trust with Your Automation Co-Workers

The following tip is from the ISA book by Greg McMillan and Hunter Vegas titled 101 Tips for a Succe...
Greg McMillan Apr 25, 2014 11:03:07 AM

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