ISA | About ISA

Founded in 1945, the International Society of Automation is a leading, global, nonprofit organization that is setting the standard for automation by helping over 30,000 worldwide members and other professionals solve difficult technical problems, while enhancing their leadership and personal career capabilities. Based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, ISA develops standards; certifies industry professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; and hosts conferences and exhibitions for automation professionals. ISA is the founding sponsor of the Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org).
Become the standard for automation globally by certifying industry professionals; providing education and training; publishing books and technical articles; hosting conferences and exhibitions for automation professionals; and developing standards for industry.
To work in partnership with members, customers, and subject matter experts to disseminate the highest quality, unbiased automation information worldwide.
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The dedicated efforts of industry experts have long contributed to successful ISA standards development activities, including international standards harmonization for hazardous location's electrical equipment. ISA published the first U.S. versions of the IEC 60079 series as early as 1987.
In keeping with this tradition ISA plans to release in the near future nine updated standards in this series that will help ease global trade of U.S.-manufactured electrical equipment for use in explosive atmospheres.

ISA provides its members with unparalleled access to technical information, professional development resources, and opportunities to network with other automation professionals. In addition to these unique benefits, membership supports a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancement of the state-of-the-art and recognition of the automation profession. Learn more...