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Eight Steps Critical to a Complete Industrial Supplier Selection Process
A supplier selection can end your career or launch it. With leaner engineering departments and more options to choose from, selecting the right solution is an ever growing challenge. -
FeatureIs the Process Control System Documentation at Your Plant in Order?
Investment in process control system documentation has become critical for industrial project as well as business success. -
NewsShare knowledge, network and stay current at ISA Automation Week
Share knowledge, network and stay current at ISA Automation Week -
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FeatureHow to Achieve Reliable Foundation Fieldbus Communications
The commissioning and configuration of digital communications of a field-level network at an industrial operation, such as Foundation Fieldbus, is fundamental to obtaining certification of the digital -
FeatureWebinar Recording: How to Protect Automated Systems in Harsh Industrial Environments
Improperly designed UPS in harsh working environments decreases operation continuity and increases the risk of expensive control system shutdowns. -
FeatureOpportunities and Challenges for New Automation Engineers
There are many opportunities and some challenges for new engineers entering careers in industrial automation and manufacturing. A Q&A offers many insights. -
FeatureHow Do You Keep New Engineers From Leaving Your Business?
The decline in experienced controls engineers and technicians is occurring while engineering schools are not replacing these people fast enough. -
FeatureInitiative by ISA Kolkatta Section in India Spurs Membership and Professional Growth
Initiative by ISA Kolkatta Section in India Spurs Membership and Professional Growth -
NewsISA Executive Director & CEO Pat Gouhin Confers with Global Association Executives
ISA Executive Director & CEO Pat Gouhin Confers with Global Association Executives -
NewsTime is Running Out for Celebrating Excellence Nominations
Have you submitted a nomination for this year’s Celebrating Excellence awards? -
NewsDon’t Fly Blindfolded
With skilled personnel shortages, it’s critical to think in terms of a well-rounded knowledge base so that automation professionals will be well-informed, have superior judgment and decision-making pr -
FeatureWhat Are the Opportunities and Challenges for Alternative Energy?
How can we produce enough sustainable energy while avoiding unacceptable environmental consequences? ISA's book, Future Energy, explores the options. -
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Level Measurement: Determining Interface Position Between Two Media
Many techniques are available for the level measurement of media interfaces, each with its own trade-offs of advantages and limitations. -
FeatureA New Approach to Advancing the Connected Enterprise
A New Approach to Advancing the Connected Enterprise -
FeatureMaking the Most of Your ISA Membership: InTech Magazine
Making the Most of Your ISA Membership: InTech Magazine -
FeatureAutomation Federation Goes to Washington: Cybersecurity and the Shortage of Skilled Manufacturing Workers
Automation Federation Goes to Washington: Cybersecurity and the Shortage of Skilled Manufacturing Workers -
FeatureThe Cure for the Automation Workforce Crisis
Retiring workers are leaving a huge void in the process industries, but new blood hasn’t rushed to fill it. Even new opportunities like shale oil extraction haven’t attracted the workers they require. -
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Webinar Recording: Straight Talk on DCS Migration
Four top DCS migration experts discuss topics and trends surrounding DCS migration, using examples of multiple platforms from across the field. -
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Tuning Control Loops Course: What Is a "Bump Test?"
Tuning Control Loops Course: What is a "Bump Test"? -
FeatureGuide to Effectively Executing Compressor Control Retrofits
Improving existing compressor control systems improves operations and energy efficiency -
News2013 Water/Wastewater Symposium Focuses on “Smart Water” Technology
2013 Water/Wastewater Symposium Focuses on “Smart Water” Technology -
FeatureFood Safety and the Role of an Enterprise Batch Record
Food Safety and the Role of an Enterprise Batch Record -
FeatureHow to Maximize Operator Effectiveness with a High-Performance HMI
HMI information needs to be displayed in meaningful and actionable ways rather than as "raw data." -
FeatureAnalysis of Wireless Industrial Automation Standards: ISA-100.11a and WirelessHART
Wireless technology for industrial automation applications has requirements regarding standards, protocols, methodologies, and support tools -
FeatureDCS Migration: Failure Is Not an Option
Recently I watched the movie Apollo 13 again, this time including my four children who had never seen the cinematic classic. I’ve personally seen it too many times to count; it’s one of my favorites -
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