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September/October 2018

Features

Process Automation

Global megatrends driving manufacturing digital transformation

Special Section

NGL producer improves commissioning, troubleshooting, and safety

Automation IT

Scale and scope

Factory Automation

Start with risk assessment to enhance safety

System Integration

Steam trap monitoring enables predictive maintenance

Web Exclusive

Strong organizations build a deep bench for leadership

Cover Story

The pay raise engineers have been waiting for

Columns

The Final Say

Challenges of being an I&C lead engineer - One man's opinion

Executive Corner

Digital manufacturing

Honors and Awards

Facing a faster world

Talk to Me

Your most important asset

Departments

Association News

Association News

Automation by the Numbers

Automation by the Numbers

Automation Update

Automation Update

Automation Basics

Flow of incompressible fluids

Products and Resources

Focus on flow

Certification Review

ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) program

Certification Review

ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) program

Standards

New ISA/IEC 62443 standard specifies security capabilities for control system components

Channel Chat

User-created function blocks increase productivity