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FeatureWhat Is the Future of the Pulp & Paper Industry?
The pulp and paper industry has experienced considerable change in recent decades, including advancements in digital technologies, rising energy costs, and international demand for tissue and fluff pu -
FeatureManaging Industrial Supplier Relationships: Focus on Quantifiable Metrics
The key to supplier relationship management is selecting the most quantifiable metrics in your specific case. Also take into account how repeatable the results will be, even with changing personnel in -
FeatureAchieving real world benefits with statistical process control
Achieving real world benefits with statistical process control -
FeatureNew Standards and Technologies Streamline Safety Systems
New Standards and Technologies Streamline Safety Systems -
FeatureLeveraging DoD Wireless Security Standards for Automation and Control
Industrial control systems are increasingly under attack and basic wireless security is inadequate. Government-validated technologies can be used to achieve greater cybersecurity -
FeatureFoundation Fieldbus Analysis for Floating Production Storage and Offloading Projects
Advantages of using Foundation Fieldbus on floating production storage & offloading project, analyzing results as if implemented using Foundation Fieldbus. -
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FeatureGetting real about pressure transmitter accuracy
Getting real about pressure transmitter accuracy -
FeatureComponent MES Offers Manufacturing IT Alternatives so You Can Have It Your Way
Coupled with component MES, enterprise batch records provide manufacturers with a cost efficient, non-disruptive (to their existing installed base of technology) manufacturing IT solution that is scal -
FeatureTop 10 Industrial Alarm System Blunders
Proper alarm methods improve safety, the environment and plant profitability. -
FeatureHow to Gain Automatic Control of Effluent Residual in Wastewater Treatment Plants
Important factors and specific trim controller configurations for gaining control of effluent residual in wastewater facilities. -
FeatureHow to Get Better Control of Effluent Residual in Wastewater Facilities
In wastewater effluent facilities not having good control of residual results in chemical waste. Gaining effluent residual control is more important than having an excellent process tuning. -
FeatureNine Technologies to Watch for the Automation Industry
Many of the hottest technology trends today represent a convergence of largely internet and IT-based enabling technologies. -
FeatureThe cybersecurity threat – taking it personally
The cybersecurity threat – taking it personally -
FeatureUsing Smarter Technology to Solve the Municipal Water Conundrum
Using smarter technology to solve the municipal water conundrum -
FeatureAPC: What’s in an Acronym?
APC is any control strategy that utilizes multiple inputs and outputs to achieve higher-level control objectives and that involve functions not normally represented on P&IDs -
FeatureHow to Tap Hidden Manufacturing Potential Using OEE
Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) monitoring techniques can reveal hidden production capacity and new insights into causes of system downtime. -
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How to Protect Water and Wastewater Facilities from Cyberattack
An industrial cybersecurity solution must be “secure by default,” easy to use, flexible to changing environments, self-documenting and integrate well with other defensive layers. -
Feature13 Ways Through an Industrial Firewall: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
When firewall deployment is considered, relevant firewall vulnerabilities should be identified, and both compensating measures and alternatives evaluated. -
NewsBig Data Focus at 2013 ISA Water/Wastewater Symposium
Big Data is Big News in just about every corner of our digitally connected world. Leveraging massive amounts of process data archives is a game changer for practically any industrial process, enabling -
FeatureSix Steps to Control System Cybersecurity
You might find that your automation systems are not as secure as they should be, and we have the solutions that will help you make improvements. -
FeatureTechnical Expertise Across Multiple Platforms: What the Auto Dealership Taught Me the Hard Way
Technical Expertise Across Multiple Platforms: What the Auto Dealership Taught Me the Hard Way -
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Implementing Security for Industrial Automation Systems (Part 2)
Application of management, operational & technical controls will reduce risks to industrial automation & control systems and will mitigate vulnerabilities. -
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Implementing Security for Industrial Automation Systems (Part 1)
Implementing cybersecurity programs for industrial automation & control systems requires identification of areas to be protected & assessment of threats. -
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FeatureThe Molecule: Why Professionals Matter Over Equipment
The Molecule: Why Professionals Matter Over Equipment -
FeatureWebinar Recording: Best Practices for Alarm Management
Industry experts on alarm management share insights on alarm systems; real engineers presenting real solutions and real results. -
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ISA Fully Engaged in Cybersecurity
Presidential Executive Order on Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity draws comprehensive response from ISA and the Automation Federation. -
NewsISA Member’s Choice Awards: Time To Cast Your Vote
The Member's Choice Awards recognizes those individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership.