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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).

Cloud and Edge Computing: Making Best Use of Computing Resources Wherever They Are

  • by Ryan Treece
  • August 10, 2022
  • Feature

Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud and edge computing enable distributed network architectures by moving data and computing tasks normally processed in a centralized location to the cloud or to the edge of the network. This feature originally appeared in InTech magazine's August issue, a special edition from ISA's Smart Manufacturing and IIoT Division.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Enhancing Human Effort with Intelligent Systems

  • by Ines Mechkane, Manav Mehra, Adissa Laurent & Eric Ross
  • August 9, 2022
  • Feature

Only when the challenges of data accessibility and expensive computing power were mitigated did the AI field experience exponential growth. There are now more than a dozen types of AI being advanced. This feature originally appeared in InTech magazine's August issue, a special edition from ISA's Smart Manufacturing and IIoT Division.

Optimize Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

  • by Bill Lydon
  • July 29, 2022
  • Feature

Recent energy price escalation, supply chain issues, and world events are putting renewed emphasis on more efficient energy use. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine.

Global Collaborations Create Hybrid Events

  • by Renee Bassett
  • July 28, 2022
  • Feature

ISA hybrid conferences—virtual events with in-person components—are being strategically held around the world with support from ISA sections and local partners in specific regions. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine.

FieldComm, OPC UA Collaboration Benefits Users

  • by Ted Masters
  • July 27, 2022
  • Feature

A look at standards organizations and how standards development benefits users. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine.

Proper Valve Stem Sealing Best Practices

  • by Lisa Miller
  • July 26, 2022
  • Feature

Selection of valve stem sealing is a critical component of the valve specification process. When chosen wisely, the design will perform reliably for the long term. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine.

Micro VFDs Gain Macro Features

  • by Kevin Kakascik
  • July 25, 2022
  • Feature

Although basic small VFDs still exist, there are several compelling reasons for OEMs, hobbyists, and other end users to use newer and extremely capable micro VFDs. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine.

Future-Proofing Controls Programming for the Edge

  • by Darrell Halterman
  • July 22, 2022
  • Feature

There remains a fundamental need for creating traditional deterministic control solutions suitable for new and retrofit automation projects. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine.

Bridging On-Premise and Cloud Data

  • by Megan Buntain
  • July 21, 2022
  • Feature

With the right hybrid architecture, manufacturers can analyze data in its native locations and formats, avoiding the complexities of data transfer or replication. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine.

Smart Instrumentation for the Digital Present

  • by Nathan Hedrick
  • April 29, 2022
  • Feature

When organizations want to optimize plant processes, smart instrumentation provides host systems with indispensable data, which can be used for operational and maintenance insights. This feature originally appeared in the April edition of InTech magazine.