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The International Society of Automation (ISA) is a non-profit professional association of engineers, technicians, and management engaged in industrial automation. As the globally trusted provider of foundational standards-based technical resources for the profession, ISA strives to build a better world through automation.

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What are the Aspects of Safe Automation Systems?

What are the Aspects of Safe Automation Systems?

Various definitions of “safe” as it applies to devices, I/O, control systems, critical parameter measurements, and processes.

Read on ISA Interchange

Platform Ascendency for Cyber-Physical Integration

Platform Ascendency for Cyber-Physical Integration

Many organizations compete to tie-in multiple integrations with other infrastructures to be the central point of command and control.

Read on ISAGCA

If AI Is So Awesome, Why Aren’t You Using It?

If AI Is So Awesome, Why Aren’t You Using It?

Artificial intelligence can help grow our businesses and eventually be used in nearly every electronic product companies make. What can you do to take advantage of AI?

Read on InTech

How a Motion Control System Turned Edge Server

How a Motion Control System Turned Edge Server

Operate multiple virtual machines on a single hardware platform without impacting the controllers’ real-time core.

Read on Automation.com

Upcoming Events

ISA Digital Transformation Virtual Conference - Malaysia

Conference | 21 September 2021 | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. GMT

Automation & Robotics in Industrial Inspection: Trends & Advances

Webinar | 5 October 2021 | 10:00–11:00 a.m. ET

Fast-Tracking Sustainability in Oil and Gas with No Code AI Solutions

Webinar | 12 October 2021 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET

ISA Cybersecurity Standards Implementation Virtual Conference

Conference | 19 October 2021 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET

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Join ISA to help build a better world through automation! ISA offers professional and student memberships with exciting benefits.

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Build your Career, Volunteer

ISA invites you to give back to the automation community in ways that optimize your skills and respect your busy schedule.

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Strengthen your skills as an automation professional with ISA’s training and education solutions designed to maximize productivity.

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Find ISA Standards

Since 1949, ISA has helped automation professionals streamline processes and improve safety, efficiency and profitability.

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Who Says Only Kids Can Go Back to School?

Who Says Only Kids Can Go Back to School?

Learn on your schedule with ISA's self-paced, modular training. Select any of the courses listed and try the first module—absolutely free!

Execute Projects with Confidence

Execute Projects with Confidence

Get real-world, practical lessons with ISA's Automation Project Management Specialist certificate.

Analyzing Cost Benefits of an MES Investment

Analyzing Cost Benefits of an MES Investment

Learn about MES systems and how they can yield a positive return on investment in this free white paper.

Plan Your Professional Development

Plan Your Professional Development

Use this free assessment tool to get matched with training courses, publications, standards, and more.

Gain a Basic Understanding of Process Control

Gain a Basic Understanding of Process Control

This book focuses on practical, real-world knowledge of process control systems.

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