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The HMI standard defines the terminology and models to develop an HMI and the work processes recommended to effectively maintain it throughout its life cycle

An unnamed shale gas company in Louisiana installed Rotork CMA actuators run by solar panels to replace existing actuation equipment and control a variety of fluids at line pressures up to 6000 psig.

New industrial automation industry standards are enablers for leveraging new technology for the process industries.

By: Julio Delgado, Stock America HMI software from InduSoft provides eSignatures, database connectivity and other features vital to proper process validation and compliance with food and pharmaceutical regulations.

By Bill Nolan, Rootstock Software Many regulated manufacturers use paper-or Excel-based processes to address compliance. For discrete manufacturers who are required to have FDA CFR compliance, the Salesforce1 Platform connected an ERP system offers some distinct advantages.

By Geoffrey Peckham, Clarion Safety System With the rise in product liability litigation based on “failure to warn” over the past several decades, product safety labels have become a leading focal point in lawsuits faced by capital equipment manufacturers. Here are some key best practices that are shaping the current “state-of-the-art” for product safety label design.

Various wireless topologies can be employed to meet the demands of industrial wireless applications, including star, tree, mesh, and cluster.

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A Sneak Preview of ISA’s New Website and Enhanced User Experience

Can Early Involvement Improve Operations and Maintenance in the Safety Life Cycle?

An RHI Normag plant in Porsgrunn, Norway, has reduced maintenance costs, minimized plant downtime and improved the accuracy of energy-use measurement by using Micro Motion Coriolis flowmeters from Emerson Process Management.

To address the increasing interest in securing private industry and public infrastructure, ISA has developed a comprehensive resource guide to its cybersecurity resources.

ISA Executive Director & CEO Pat Gouhin Confers with Global Association Executives

Have you submitted a nomination for this year’s Celebrating Excellence awards?

A New Approach to Advancing the Connected Enterprise

ISA provides its members with immeasurable opportunities to receive through collaboration, mentorship, volunteerism, sponsorship, and student scholarships.

Automation Federation Goes to Washington: Cybersecurity and the Shortage of Skilled Manufacturing Workers

My Year as the 2013 ISA President Has Gotten off to a Truly Inspiring Start

ISA President Robert E. Lindeman highlights 2012 achievements in his end-of-year address

Wireless technology for industrial automation applications has requirements regarding standards, protocols, methodologies, and support tools