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This long-running series of discussions, curated by 2010 ISA Life Achievement Award recipient Greg McMillan, gathers responses from ISA subject-matter experts on technical topics important to industrial automation professionals, academics and students.

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Pitfalls of Selecting Low-Cost Industrial Instrumentation
Buying high-quality instrumentation does not mean that the buyer has to pay list price.By: Gregory K. McMillan12 October, 2012 | 3 minutes -
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Why You Should Use an Enhanced PID for At-Line and Off-Line Analyzers
An enhanced PID can simplify the tuning and improve the stability for loops with large and/or variable analyzer update times.By: Gregory K. McMillan28 September, 2012 | 5 minutes -
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The Cost of a Continuous Waste Stream in Process Automation
Any continuous waste stream is an excellent candidate for a money saving opportunity. Always keep an eye out for them.By: Gregory K. McMillan14 September, 2012 | 5 minutes -
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Automation Industry Career Tip: Be a Team Player
For a successful automation industry career, work together on a one-on-one basis, and seek inspiration and recognition as a team.By: Gregory K. McMillan07 September, 2012 | 5 minutes
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