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ISA Progress in 2015 Reflects Sound Strategic Direction
ISA has made significant strides in achieving its five long-term strategic goals of content, data, coolest delivery, cybersecurity and advocacy. -
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Mechatronics: The Evolution From Mechanical to Information-Based Industrial Automation
In industrial automation, the mechanical-to-informatics ratio has nearly inverted over the past two decades in diverse industries including assembly, energy distribution, and batch processing. -
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Developing a Career Pathway for a Mission-Critical Workforce
Mission Critical Operations programs are designed to develop a career pathway to address demand for a workforce able to anticipate, prevent, mitigate, and respond to mission-critical breaches. -
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Tuning the Model Predictive Control of a Crude Distillation Unit [Technical]
Petrochemical and oil processing industries usually take advantage of advanced control platforms to improve the product quality and yield. -
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Hardening the Electronic Security Perimeter in the Power Generation Industry
Power generation industry vendors are looking for ways to augment or retrofit their systems so that they’re able to provide the functions the owner operators will need. -
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AutoQuiz: What Is a Schematic Representation of a Complete Hydraulic, Electric, Magnetic, or Pneumatic Circuit Called?
A loop diagram shows complete details of a hydraulic, electric, magnetic, or pneumatic circuit, showing all of the interconnections, components, and devices that participate in that circuit. -
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What are the Diagnostics/Expertise Needed for FOUNDATION Fieldbus?
From Greg McMillan and the ISA Mentor Program team. -
News
ISA Fellow and Executive Board Member Marco Ayala Featured on Nasdaq TradeTalks
ISA Fellow and Executive Board member Marco Ayala recently appeared on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss industrial cybersecurity. -
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AutoQuiz: Models of Control to Describe a Batch Process
A process stage in the process model can be mapped to a unit procedure in the procedural model, which in turn is mapped to a unit in the physical model. -
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Drones 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. -
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What Are Some Opportunities for Wireless Measurement and Control?
An automation professional from the ISA Mentor Program answers the question: 'What are some opportunities for wireless measurement and control?' -
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Use Signal Characterization in the DCS to Linearize the Installed Flow Characteristic of a Valve
Signal characterization in a DCS can solve problems resulting from signal characterization in the valve positioner. -
Opinion
ISA is Enhancing its Capabilities to Deliver Timely, Relevant Content
ISA is dedicated to delivering timely, relevant content on important topics to meet the career enhancement & professional needs of the automation community. -
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How Can Advanced Calibration Strategies Improve Control Performance?
How Can Advanced Calibration Strategies Improve Control Performance? -
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On Becoming an Automation Professional
A young college student charts his path on the way to becoming an industrial engineer. -
Opinion
What Is Your Executive Board Doing for You?
The ISA Executive Board is focused, communicating, and working together for the collective good of all members. -
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Why Most Modern Process Plants Fail to Take Full Advantage of Automation System Capabilities
Basic control functions may keep a process stable, but much more is needed to optimize performance and achieve specific company goals -
Opinion
To Sustain Growth in 2019 and Beyond, ISA Must Capitalize on Its Strengths and Opportunities
ISA's success depends on its ability to seize key opportunities while continuing to deliver value, both to individual members and to the global automation community.




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