InTech Articles

Browse the latest articles published in InTech digital magazine, plus supplemental feature articles and columns, and featured news from the International Society of Automation (ISA).

How to Harness Applied AI in Industrial Manufacturing

  • by Michael J. Anthony, Jon A. Mills and David C. Mazur
  • November 7, 2024
  • Feature

Properly understand key concepts and use necessary contextual data to train AI models.

IIoT Insights: How Remote Monitoring and IoT Devices Optimize Supply Chains

  • by Guy Yehiav
  • November 7, 2024
  • Opinion

The careful integration and management of IoT devices helps manufacturers handle the complexity of their supply chains.

The Last Word: Closed-Loop Control Fundamentals

  • November 7, 2024
  • Opinion

A trip through past issues of InTech reveals a wealth of resources for understanding closed-loop control fundamentals.

Talk to Me: You Have Questions? ISA Has Answers

  • by Renee Bassett
  • November 7, 2024
  • Opinion

Whether you need technical explanations or professional development advice, ISA has answers. 

Total Automation: The Next Frontier Is Sensor to Cloud

  • by Jack Smith
  • November 6, 2024
  • Feature

Users need guidance to deploy sensors appropriately. A new standard may be the answer.

A Roadmap for Improved Simulation Success

  • by Dustin Beebe
  • November 6, 2024
  • Feature

The most effective simulation solutions for process manufacturing are designed using integrated software to deliver value across the entire lifecycle.

Document Projects Consistently with the Updated ISA5.1 Standard

  • by Jim Federlein
  • November 6, 2024
  • Feature

A new release of this widely used ISA standard adds content and improves readability.

Association News: A Conversation with Kevin Klein, ISA Fellow 2024

  • by Jack Smith
  • October 1, 2024
  • Feature

Klein, currently with Chevron Technical Center, was recognized for contributions to the process industries in the areas of safety instrumented systems (SIS) design, operations, maintenance, functional safety and process safety.

Ask the Automation Pros: What Are Your Thoughts About the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Process Control?

  • by Greg McMillan
  • August 12, 2024
  • Feature

ISA automation pros including Greg McMillan discuss neural networks, major opportunities for AI today, and potential benefits for enhancing and supporting the daily activities of process control and automation professionals.

Ask the Automation Pros: What Are Your Thoughts About the Need for and Use of Simulation in Process Control?

  • by Greg McMillan
  • August 2, 2024
  • Feature

Russ Rhinehart asks the automation pros for their thoughts about the need for and use of simulation in process control.