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FeatureThe Adoption of ISA/IEC 62443 as a Malaysian Standard
The authors share their experience of adopting ISA/IEC 62443 standards as part of Malaysian Standards. -
FeatureOT & IoT Cybersecurity: Marriage of Digital Factories & Cybersecurity
Monitoring smart systems and managing risk become more essential as connected systems proliferate. -
FeatureCyber-Related Process Hazard Analysis
How Shell conducts cyber PHA assessments based on ISA-TR84.00.09. -
FeatureSustainable Automation
Today, the drive to increase stakeholder value focuses on three major areas: Environment, Social, and Governance, or ESG. -
FeatureKey Factors of Wireless Real-Time Networks: From Dependability to Timeliness
Visiting the roots of network operation for securing its communication service as a dependable, safe, and timely asset for industrial automation. -
FeatureParcel Shipping Systems Enhanced Using Data Analytics
Every shipping company’s goal is to protect assets and maximize profits. -
FeatureAccelerating Cybersecurity Culture Maturity in the Workplace
Sharul A. Rashid of PETRONAS gives us a few examples of how his company institutes a hard-working cybersecurity culture in the workplace. -
FeatureThe Genius of ANSI/ISA S84.01-1996
ANSI/ISA S84.01-1996 introduced two fundamental concepts to the world of standards: the Safety Lifecycle and probabilistic performance metrics. -
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FeatureSAMA and ISA Cybersecurity Expert Steve Mustard in Conversation [Podcast]
Cybersecurity expert Steve Mustard, the incoming 2021 International Society of Automation (ISA) president, was recently invited to speak with the Strategic Account Management Association (SAMA). -
FeatureHow COVID-19 Has Changed the Future of Work in the Industrial Sector
How has the industrial sector's vision for the future of work changed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic? -
FeatureLeveraging Technology to Work in the Age of Uncertainty
As all industries figure out how to carry on while limiting the spread of COVID-19, new technologies like smart glasses present timely solutions. -
FeatureEdge Analytics Can Help When Cloud Computing and Big Data Fall Short
Big data analytics is valuable, but cannot be used for all industrial needs. Edge analytics can help where big data falls short. -
FeatureWebinar Recording: Advanced Calibration Techniques Based on Loop Testing
There are advanced calibration techniques based on loop testing. Perform individual instrument calibration to achieve maximum accuracy. -
FeatureWill Blockchain Technology Disrupt the Industrial Control System World?
Potential blockchain applications are protection and verification of device firmware and application software updates. -
FeatureDrones in Industrial Automation: Vital Mobile Platforms for Sensor Delivery
It is time to think of a drone as more than a flying camera. It is a mobile platform for easily delivering sensors to various locations. -
FeatureDoes Industrial Control System Cybersecurity Need to Be Complicated?
Industrial control system cybersecurity can be intimidating. Automation professionals can begin with a layered defense-in-depth ICS security approach. -
FeatureIIoT is Approaching the Network Edge for Almost Every Industrial Application
The convergence of the IT and OT knowledge for industrial automation environments is well underway. Soon IIoT will approach the network edge for almost every industrial application. -
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Ensuring the Free Flow of Information: Routing Approaches for Complex Industrial Networks
Every configured device added to an industrial network can act as a barrier to getting information to where it needs to be. -
FeatureWebinar Recording: How to Protect Vital Industrial Assets from the Industrial Internet of Threats
Learn about industrial control system cybersecurity solutions what companies can do to avoid situations that can potentially derail security initiatives. -
FeatureWhy Systems Integrators Need to Advance Beyond Traditional Instrumentation and Control Skill Sets
The only barrier for systems integrators in learning basic scripting languages is having a passion for making things work and knowing how to use Google. -
FeatureWebinar Recording: Uncertainty in Calibration
Watch this webinar to understand how you can use statistics in measurement. -
FeatureWebinar Recording: Calibration and Inspections in Hazardous Areas
This ISA webinar on calibration considerations in hazardous areas was presented by Cameron Kamrani, PE, PMP, LEED AP, Ned Espy, and Roy Tomalino of Beamex. -
FeatureWebinar Recording: Future-Proof Your Automation Solutions with Standards-Based Design
A practical way to achieve sustainable benefits with the proper application of ISA standards during the system design phase of an industrial automation project.. -
FeatureOPC UA and IEC 61131-3: The Integration of Control and the HMI
The OPC UA server can be hosted in the controller itself because of platform-independent OPC UA server specifications. -
FeatureHow to Calibrate a Pressure Transmitter
Pressure transmitters require periodic maintenance and calibration to ensure optimal performance. -
FeatureThe Three Most Desirable MRP Software Features for Manufacturers
For manufacturers, material requirements planning (MRP) software is one of the key elements to running a smooth manufacturing operation. -
FeatureHow the IIoT Puts Factory Electrical Systems at Risk and What You Can Do About It
Factories of the future will demand advanced circuit protection technology to keep everything connected. -
FeatureHow to Use Model Predictive Control to Improve the Distillation Process
Leverage model predictive methods to separate great from good distillation control. Understand the benefits of model predictive control algorithms for improving the ROI of the distillation process. -
FeatureWebinar Recording: Learn Advanced Techniques in Field Calibration
Experts do a deep dive on advanced topics of field calibration. Learn about special cases with loop testing, installing and testing capillary seals, and vortex and magnetic flowmeters. -
FeatureHow HMI Technologies Enable Greater Remote Access to the Plant Floor
Converging networking and other technologies ease remote access from the plant floor to PCs, tablets, and smartphones. -
FeatureHow to Fix Process Control Loop Problems That PID Tuning Cannot Correct
The cause of a loop problem could be in the final control element, sensor/transmitter, software parameters, logic configuration, operator practices, or process design. -
FeatureHow to Obtain Accurate Industrial Project Cost Estimates
Getting funding for a large-scale automation project depends on proving ROI, so an accurate project cost estimate is paramount. Calculating such an estimate needs to follow a methodical process to avo -
FeatureWebinar Recording: Strategy, Tactics, and Tools for the Safety Lifecycle
Learn how one manufacturing organization approached the challenge of implementing and complying with the ISA84 Safety Lifecycle in existing facilities by adopting new management practices and software -
FeatureHow to Bridge the Generation Gap in the Process Industries Through Mentoring
One of the key benefits mentoring is the stability it brings to industrial automation and the process industries when done effectively. -
FeatureIO-Link Connects Intelligent Sensors and Actuators in the Process Industries
IO-Link is being used in a wide range of applications as an open standard for smart sensor I/O, primarily for discrete devices. IO-Link is a point-to-point network communications standard and protocol -
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Webinar Recording: How to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes in Field Calibration
Instrument calibration in the process industries requires the proper process, tools and parameters for each instrument application to ensure valid results. If one of the three are lacking, your result -
FeatureCan Risk Analysis Really Be Reduced to a Simple Procedure?
Geographically diverse systems using integrated technology are inherently complex. A structured way of analyzing them can be very helpful. -
FeatureTop 5 Upfront Project Considerations for Effective Risk Management
Done properly, risk management allows project goals to be met and supports success. Consideration for project risk means that both parties, dthe client and the integrator, will look back on the projec -
FeatureHow Much Risk Can Safety Alarms Reduce?
When implementing ANSI/ISA-18.2, Management of Alarm Systems for the Process Industries, engineers should consider all alarms, including basic process control, safety instrumented systems, fire and ga -
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Download Your In-Depth eBook Guide to Calibration for the Process Industries
The informative isa eBook, Calibration Essentials, covers everything you need to know about today’s industrial and instrumentation calibration processes. -
FeatureHow Next-Generation Gas Chromatography Improves Quality and Reduces Costs
Glass manufacturing is energy intensive. The majority of energy consumed in the process is from natural gas combustion used to heat furnaces to melt raw materials, which then turn into glass. -
FeaturePowering the Next Generation of HART-Enabled Devices
The development of the HART-IP and WirelessHART communications protocols have created a growing need for battery-powered solutions that can operate without maintenance for decades and provide reliable -
FeatureIIoT Applications Deliver a Competitive Advantage to Process Industries
The IIoT essentially involves acquiring data from hundreds—if not thousands—of process and equipment sensors, and transmitting the data to central locations via wireless or hardwired networks. Once ac -
FeatureWebinar Recording: Road to Digitalization Leads Through Cybersecurity
Digitalization, IIoT and the smart factory will usher greater operational intelligence, more efficient production, and safer work environments.Smart sensors, ubiquitous connectivity, and remote access -
FeatureThe Arts Must Be Factored Into the STEM Equation
Art in STEM is absolutely necessary for automation professionals to better appreciate process and better visualize what the future holds. -
FeatureNew Integration Architectures for Federated Systems
The old pyramid model of control is being replaced with a new model of zones and intrazone conduits based on ISA and IEC standards. -
FeatureDesign Principles for Complex Process Control
A complex process is not a complicated process with a large number of measurements and actuators. It is complex because its variables are highly coupled and correlated. As much as possible, control sh -
FeatureWebinar Recording: How to Document Safety Instrumented Systems Inspections and Tests
Learn best practices for inspecting, testing and documenting a safety instrumented system. Explore applications for these practices in the field, including valves and simpler instruments. -
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DCS Upgrade: How to Reduce Stress During Execution
DCS upgrades must consider the safety, reliability, and operation of a plant. Be careful when selecting a system, so you do not fall in the frequent-migration trap. -
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Connectivity, Productivity and Efficiency Benefits of IIoT Depend on Integrated Cybersecurity
The Industrial Internet of Things is an important advancement, and a real opportunity to increase ROI and asset value. But first, industrial control systems have to be made secure from hackers and cyb -
FeatureManaging the Cybersecurity Threat to Hazardous Process Plants
Process industry plants contain hazards that can have very severe consequences if a loss of containment occurs. Many of the safeguards that have been designed by engineers to protect process plants we -
FeatureWebinar Recording: Drivers for Cloud SCADA Operations
Solutions for virtualization, cloud and mobility are becoming more stable, reachable and cost-competitive to a larger number of industrial SCADA end-users. -
FeatureIncorporate Safety and Cybersecurity Standards Into Automation Design
There are simple steps that must be taken now to make your automation systems more resilient to the inevitable cyberattack. -
FeatureWebinar Recording: Cybersecurity for Control Systems in Process Automation
ISA webinar focuses on the current industry security threat landscape and key steps you can take to protect your critical assets in the production environment. -
FeatureInternet of Things: Creating Customer Value from Home to Industry
Industrial companies are leveraging IoT connectivity so customers can have the same level of connectivity in their workplace as they do at home -
FeatureWhy MQTT Is an Ideal Connectivity Protocol for the Industrial Internet of Things
MQTT appears to be a protocol with a good track record, good adoption, and unique suitability for industrial control systems and IIoT applications. -
FeatureNew Industrial Automation Strategies for Shale Gas Operators
Key challenges facing shale gas producers relate to the safety, reliability, efficiency, and flexibility of their operations. -
FeatureHow to Capture Business-Critical Performance Information with a Data Historian
Data historians are key to capturing a facility’s business-critical performance information & are a driving force behind the Industrial Internet of Things. -
FeatureWebinar Recording: How to Choose a Modern, Integrated DCS Solution
DCS selection for an industrial application is critical to the successful integration of plant assets, people & processes for improved business operations. -
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Future Engineers Benefit from ISA Student Sections
Students benefit from active participation in ISA section activities. They can network with working professionals and learn about career opportunities. -
Feature4G LTE Wireless Technology to Secure IACS
With effective security controls, 4G LTE wireless technology can serve voice, video, and broadband industrial data and applications simultaneously. -
FeatureFlowmeter Primer: Two-Wire Coriolis and Electromagnetic Transmitters
Learn basic two-wire technology and the advances made using this technology in two types of flowmeters: Coriolis and electromagnetic meters. -
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How to Link HAZOP and LOPA to Calculate a Safety Instrumented System
Plant owners, operating staff & control systems specialists develop the credible performance requirement for the safety instrumented system. -
FeatureHow to Use Lifecycle Dynamic Simulation to Optimize Process Plant Operations
Lifecycle dynamic simulation, the virtual plant, is a proven technology to help plant operations address challenges. -
FeatureHow a Sequenced Changeover Approach for a Plant Upgrade Minimizes Downtime
For industrial plant migration to a new system, the challenge is to create a transition plan and minimal-risk implementation roadmap. -
FeatureWhat Are the Benefits of Oxygen-Based Fuel Controllers for Biomass Plants
For plants that use automated fuel control, a pressure-based controller is the most common. -
FeatureWebinar Recording: The Growing Cybersecurity Threat to Natural Gas Distribution Systems
Natural gas providers must focus on their security posture & how to address cybersecurity threats to critical gas metering & data management infrastructure. -
FeatureHow the Connected Enterprise Can Help Close the Manufacturing Industry Skills Gap
The connected enterprise offers a number of opportunities to address or offset the productivity challenges of the evolving workforce. -
FeaturePrimer: Thermal Imaging for Identifying Electrical Issues
Thermal imaging is a noncontact way to find electrical problems. Generally hot spots indicate problems, but cold spots could be problems, too. -
FeatureHow to Use the Cloud to Store and Distribute Manufacturing Data
The cloud is expanding and becoming valuable for improving manufacturing systems. -
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Is Your PM Program Passive, Preventative, Predictive or Proactive?
Your PM program represents but one part, although an important one, of the full life cycle of your automation system and facility. -
NewsISA Student Sections Spearhead Future Industrial Automation Workforce
ISA student sections are located worldwide. They offer learning opportunities, professional networking, and employment connections. -
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How IIoT Revolutionizes Real-Time Plant Maintenance and Analytics
Data from automation and monitoring systems, leveraged with analytics, monitoring, and reporting, creates the basis for a real-time maintenance program. -
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How Much Is Enough Cybersecurity Protection for an Industrial Network?
The number of cybersecurity incidents and cyberattacks against industrial networks is growing, and they often go unreported. -
FeatureHow to Integrate Valve Actuators with an Automation System
In plant installations, a key requirement is the ability to smoothly integrate actuators used for opening or closing valves with the automation system.