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118 White Papers
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Control Using First-Principles Models
This article by ISA Fellow Russ Rhinehart explains first-principles models. -
Wireless Deployment Challenges in Construction - A 5G Strategy
This whitepaper explores deploying wireless communication networks within construction projects and introduces a comparison approach to assess deployment difficulty at each project phase. -
Building Industrial IoT Systems in 2024
The survey data provides insights into the trends in technology, processes and politics of IIoT implementation. -
10 Areas Manufacturers Might See an Impact from AI
John Davis, CTO at Global Shop Solutions, discusses 10 areas Artificial Intelligence (AI) could make an impact for manufacturers. -
2023 Industrial Automation Professional Salary Survey
Automation.com, a subsidiary of International Society of Automation (ISA), surveyed automation professionals from around the world about their 2022 gross salaries. -
Zscaler ThreatLabz 2023 Enterprise IoT and OT Threat Report
As IoT devices become more common in industrial and enterprise settings, the risk from IoT-specific malware is increasing dramatically. Cybersecurity leader Zscaler has released a research report that tracks these risks and highlights trends in the IoT malware landscape. -
Leveraging the Potential of MQTT in Industry 4.0
In this white paper, Sparkplug and OPC UA are compared as MQTT-based solutions according to the requirements of the Industry 4.0 scenarios Plug & Work and Condition Monitoring. -
Choosing the Right Logic Solver for Safety Instrumented Systems
This white paper offers guidance for safety instrumented system professionals, helping you make informed decisions when selecting a logic solver that suits your safety requirements. -
Machine Vision Streamlines Supply Chains
Technology advances make vision systems more flexible and effective, enabling faster and more accurate manufacturing, packaging and distribution. -
Position Paper: Achieving Sustainability Goals with Automation
Automation has a significant role to play in achieving sustainability goals–offering new ways to accelerate environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities across manufacturing, industry and beyond.