ISA Press Releases

ISA Publishes New Book on Servomotor Sizing and Application

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announces that it has produced a new technical publication, Servomotor Sizing and Application, by Gary Kirckof, P.E.

ISA Highlights the Year's Accomplishments in 2011 President's Year in Review

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announces the release of its annual report, 2011 President's Year in Review. The report provides ISA members insight into the 67-year-old Society's goals, activities, and accomplishments for the year, while showing non-members how ISA is meeting the needs of automation professionals worldwide.

San Jacinto College collaborates with International Society of Automation to deliver the industry standard in instrumentation training

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) and San Jacinto College, Pasadena, Texas, USA, announced today a collaborative partnership to provide local-area students with access to ISA's instrumentation curriculum at San Jacinto College. This collaboration will ensure flexible course offerings and hands-on learning opportunities to prepare workers for careers in automation and control.

Rohrback Cosasco Systems Joins ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (ISA100 WCI) today announced that Rohrback Cosasco Systems (RCS), the world's leading supplier of corrosion monitoring and chemical injection systems, has joined ISA100 WCI as a supplier member.

ISA Opens Two New Membership Grades to Automation Professionals

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced today that it has added two new membership grades, Automation Community Member and Automation Affiliate Member.

ISA Advancing the Automation Conversation with Appointment of a Social Media Community Manager

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced today that it is expanding its commitment to provide automation professionals readily accessible sources for educational news and information, with the creation of a social media community manager position.

Perpetuum Joins ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (ISA100 WCI) today announced that Perpetuum, a global leader in vibration energy harvesters, has joined ISA100 WCI as a supplier member.

TLV Joins ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (ISA100 WCI) today announced that TLV, a world leader in steam engineering products and services, has joined ISA100 WCI as a supplier member.

ISA Welcomes 2012 President, Robert E. Lindeman

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announces Robert E. Lindeman as its 2012 President. Lindeman will work with ISA leaders to continue moving the Society toward meeting its strategic goals.� Robert Lindeman is an ISA Fellow who has helped organize multiple International Instrumentation Symposia over the last 20 years. He has served in numerous Society leadership positions including director and facilitator of a technical interest division and vice president on the ISA Executive Board. He is a Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Project Management Professional (PMP) and a member of the Tullahoma, Tennessee Utility Board, his hometown's provider of electricity, water, wastewater and fiber service.

ISA publishes Control Systems Engineer Technical Reference Handbook

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announces the publication of Control Systems Engineer Technical Reference Handbook, by Chuck Cornell, PE, CAP, PMP.

ISA Automation Week 2012 Issues Call for Papers

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The Program Committee of ISA Automation Week 2012: Technology and Solutions Event has issued a Call for Papers inviting authors, experts, innovators, thought leaders and automation professionals to submit abstracts for presentation consideration at the conference to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA, 24�27 September 2012.

ISA100 Wireless Standard Approved as an American National Standard

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced the approval of ISA-100.11a-2011, "Wireless Systems for Industrial Automation: Process Control and Related Applications,"�as an American National Standard. This approval confirms that the open consensus standards development procedures required by ANSI, which call for participation not only of suppliers but of all key interest categories, were followed in developing the standard.

Phoenix Contact Joins ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (ISA100 WCI) today announced that Phoenix Contact, an innovative leader of industrial connection technology, automation technology, electronic interface systems and surge protection, has recently joined the ISA100 WCI as a supplier member.

ISA Announces New Building Automation Systems Division

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announces the formation of a new Technical Division, the Building Automation Systems Division, which was approved at the Society's annual Fall Leaders Meeting in October in Mobile Alabama, USA. The new technical division will launch January 2012.

Honeywell's Safety Manager Awarded ISASecureTM EDSA Certification by ISCI

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The ISA Security Compliance Institute (ISCI) announced that Honeywell is the first industry vendor to earn the ISASecure Embedded Device Security Assurance (EDSA) certification for an industrial control systems product. The award recognizes Honeywell's commitment to stringent cyber security standards and the security of Honeywell's control systems products.

ISA Announces Recipients of Technical Divisions Awards

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announces the recipients of its annual Technical Divisions Awards, which were presented at awards luncheons in Mobile Alabama during ISA Automation Week: Technology and Solutions Event. The conference took place 17-20 October at the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center in Mobile, Alabama, USA.

ISA Announces Availability of 2012-2013 ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced today that it is now accepting applications for its 2012-2013 ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to students worldwide in two- and four-year colleges and universities, and to graduate students, who demonstrate outstanding potential for long-range contribution to the fields of automation, instrumentation, and control. The scholarships support tuition and related expenses and research activities and initiatives.

ISA Announces Dates, Locations and Calls for Papers for 2012 Symposia

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) released today the dates and issued calls for papers for symposia taking place between April�October 2012 in various locations across the USA. Each symposium offers technical sessions, tutorials, vendor exhibits and social events. Specific date, location, event and call for papers information for each symposium follow.�

The Automation Federation and ISA to Exhibit at the 2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The Automation Federation (AF) announced today that AF and the International Society of Automation (ISA) will exhibit at the 2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival, which will be held 28�29 April 2012, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and other key locations in Washington, D.C.,USA. The festival is a celebration of science and engineering and will feature more than 1500 hands-on activities and more than 75 performances.

ISA adds eBooks to its technical resources library�

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:00:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announces the availability of eBooks and initially had a soft launch during ISA Automation Week 2011, held 17�20 October 2011 in Mobile, Alabama, USA, where conference attendees had an opportunity to win Kindles loaded with ISA eBook titles. EBooks will be available for sale on www.isa.org, Amazon, iBooks, Barnes & Noble and several other eRetail stores.

ISA honors authors at awards ceremony

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announces the recipients of awards from ISA's Publications Department and Standards and Practices Department. �Each year, ISA recognizes and thanks all authors/contributors who help review, develop and deliver technical resources to the automation profession,� said Susan Colwell, manager, Publications Development. The awards ceremony and reception were held 18 October at ISA Automation Week 2011: Technology and Solutions Event, in Mobile, Alabama, USA, at the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center. The awards were presented to authors for their contributions to InTech magazine, ISA books, ISA Transactions and Standards.

ISA publishes Start-Up: A Technician's Guide, Second Edition

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announces the publication of Start-Up: A Technician's Guide,Second Edition, by Diane R. Barkin. Barkin wrote Start-Up: A Technician's Guide, Second Edition with the technician in mind. It is a non-mathematical, practical book that provides an overview of the scope of duties a technician must perform in real-world situations.

ISA Automation Week 2011 Wraps Up, Heads to Orlando for 2012

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

ISA Automation Week 2011: Technology and Solutions Event brought automation professionals from 19 countries to the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center to learn the latest in their technical fields, network, share knowledge, present new products and technologies and discuss the future of the world of automation with industry experts.

ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute Announces New ISA100.11a Product Certifications

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (WCI) today announced certifications of two more ISA100.11a wireless devices as conducted for WCI by National Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS) (NASDAQ:NTSC).

Eltav Wireless Monitoring Joins ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (ISA100 WCI) today announced that Eltav Wireless Monitoring, Limited, a pioneering company offering remote valve monitoring for process automation, has joined ISA100 WCI as a supplier member.

ISA Announces New Chief Editor for ISA Transactions

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) is pleased to announce Dr. Ahmad B. Rad as the new editor-in-chief of ISA Transactions, beginning January 2012, when he succeeds Dr. R. Russell Rhinehart.

NASCAR driver, Jennifer Jo Cobb, to appear at ISA Automation Week 2011 with ISA and FIRST logos on her race truck

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced today that NASCAR race car driver, Jennifer Jo Cobb, will make an appearance at ISA Automation Week 2011: Technology and Solutions Event, and network with attendees in promotional appearances, participate in the event's Mardi Gras Reception-Celebrating FIRST, and contribute prizes to the event. Cobb also will carry the ISA and FIRST logos on her race truck at the 22 October 2011 Talladega 250 Camping World Truck Series race at the Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama, USA.

ISA Announces Wireless Technology and Applications Track at ISA Automation Week 2011

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced today the sessions of its Wireless Technology and Applications Track at ISA Automation Week 2011: Technology and Solutions Event, which takes place in Mobile, Alabama, USA, 17-20 October 2011, at the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center.

ISA Launches New Standards Committee on Building Automation

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has extended its standards reach with the creation of a committee on building automation. ISA111, Unified Automation for Buildings, will development standards and guidelines to communicate the necessary information to enable building subsystems to be managed and to interact so that an individual building, a local collection of buildings such as a campus, or a geographically diverse collection of buildings appear to a user to be a single, coordinated, cohesive building automation system.

ISA Announces Safety and Security Track at ISA Automation Week 2011

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) unveiled today the sessions of its Safety and Security Track at ISA Automation Week 2011: Technology and Solutions Event. The annual conference will take place in Mobile, Alabama, USA, 17-20 October 2011, at the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center. The Safety and Security Track offers sessions on issues that have affected many industries over the last year, and on the actions automation professionals can take to make their plants and facilities safer and more secure in the future.