International Automation Professionals Day Testimonials

Fernando Otero

Automation changed my life and the whole world. And it keeps changing me and the world. Through my automation career of over 30 years, I have had the opportunity to, among many other examples, improve quality of fuels produced in oil refining facilities, enhance stable power generation in power plants, use automatic control fundamentals to increase yield in metal concentration plants, maximize throughput on crude oil pipelines through advanced process controls, and latterly, make medicines safely and reliably that make life better for people around the world.

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Vishal Pansare

Wishing a very Happy International Automation Professionals Day to all the amazing people shaping the future through automation! 🙌Sharing some pictures from my very first industrial automation project — a PLC-based home automation system, designed during my final year of engineering, using Rockwell Automation's MicroLogix 1100, PanelView HMI, and RSView 32 SCADA. That small project ignited a passion that has carried me through 15 incredible years in the world of industrial automation. From first digitisation projects for automotive and FMCG, to replicating award-winning platforms across 50+ sites, presenting on international stages, winning innovation awards, and now taking this journey global — it’s been nothing short of amazing. Grateful to my father H. S. Pansare, for introducing me to engineering — and especially to the field of automation — and to all my mentors, especially Sanjay Sharma, Avinash Tote, Karam Rehani, Bevinamatti Yh, Imtiaz Javeed, Charles Williams, colleagues, customers and partners who believed in me along the way. Your guidance and support have truly shaped who I am today. 🙏I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to the International Society of Automation (ISA). I’ve been proud to be a part of this incredible community for over 5 years, serving across three sections, and now I am happy to contribute as the Secretary of the ISA UK VSection. Being part of ISA has been a rewarding experience — connecting with passionate professionals around the world and contributing to the growth and future of our industry. 🌍I'm especially grateful that this field not only shaped my career but also led me to find my life partner, Neha Kashyap. ❤️Here’s to the incredible people behind the technology — the dreamers, the doers, and the innovators who shape our world. And here’s to many more years of learning, growing, and driving change through the power of automation! 🚀

Carlos Mandolesi

Today, 28 April 2025, we’re celebrating the International Automation Professionals Day and the 80th anniversary of International Society of Automation (ISA)! Let’s lift up our community, celebrate our wins, and inspire the next generation of automation legends. Let’s take a moment to shout out all the automation pros who keep industries moving and make life better every day. Whether you’re an automation engineer, technician, cybersecurity expert, student or mentor you make a difference. Got a story, a photo, or a shoutout? Post it on social media with #IAPD or #AutomationProDay and join the celebration worldwide!

Charles Wisniowski

Automation doesn’t speak for itself. It needs a communicator with action-figure energy. This International Automation Professionals Day, I’m proud to celebrate not just the engineers and integrators designing the future of #automation—but also the storytellers bringing that future to life. At Murata Machinery USA (Muratec USA), I’m not just a communicator—I’m on a mission. As the (now action-figure immortalized) Strategic Corporate Communicator, I help position our automation solutions across industries—from CNC turning and sheet metal fabrication to warehouse logistics and clean factory automation. In my dynamic role, I: * Snap into action to drive cross-functional communications * Elevate executive messaging * Translate automation innovation into business impact Because automation is about people—the ones who build it, implement it, support it, and yes, communicate it. “Something terrible happens without promotion… nothing.” — P.T. Barnum, circus showman, marketing (evil) genius, and my spirit animal. I don’t do it alone. Communication, like automation, thrives on teamwork. Big shoutout to my own Muratec USA messaging squad: Eric Rousseau and Jenny Hartley, and our powerhouse sister company MarCom team from Cimcorp North America: Kristiner Taylor and Julie Babis. You’re the real force multipliers. 🎉 Thanks to the International Society of Automation (ISA) for spotlighting the often-unsung heroes of this industry with International Automation Professionals Day.

Dapo Sosanya CAP

International Automation Professionals Day! Industrial automation stands at the core of modern civilisation. It enables cost efficient and safe production in the factories, energises our cities, and ensures the goods and services we depend on are delivered with unprecedented speed, precision, and quality. From manufacturing lines to energy plants, from mining and cement to water treatment, food and beverages and pharmaceuticals; automation professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that keep the world running while insuring our civilisation. The promise of industrial automation is vast: safer workplaces, higher productivity, better quality, and sustainable operations. With innovations like AI, IoT, and robotics integrating into automation systems, the future holds the potential for even smarter, more adaptive industries capable of addressing global challenges such as climate change and resource scarcity. Yet, this profession also faces critical challenges: evolving technology, cybersecurity risks, the demand for continuous upskilling, and the delicate balance between automation and workforce impacts. Success in this field demands resilience, creativity, technical mastery, and a strong ethical foundation. Today, has been dedicated to honor the brilliant minds who build, operate, and advance the technologies shaping our world. To every automation professional: your work matters: not just in machines and processes, but in building a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future. Happy International Automation Professionals Day!

Kristiner Taylor

Today is International Automation Professionals Day, a chance to celebrate the brilliant minds behind the systems, technologies, and strategies that keep industries moving forward. Automation isn’t replacing people. It is empowering them to do more. By handling repetitive tasks, automation makes work safer, more efficient, and more meaningful. As part of Cimcorp’s marketing and communications team, I am proud to help tell the story of how automation is transforming industries like tire manufacturing and fresh food distribution, helping companies innovate, operate more efficiently, and grow. I am grateful to work with an incredible MarCom team at Cimcorp Group: Maarit, Sonja, Suvi, Jutta, and Julie. A big shoutout also to the MarCom team at Murata Machinery USA, Inc: Eric, Jenny, and Charles! Behind every system are the people: engineers, integrators, communicators, and storytellers who bring automation to life. Thank you to the International Society of Automation (ISA) for recognizing the people behind the technology. 🎉

Yale Lift Truck Technologies

We don’t start with assumptions. We start with real conversations with the people experiencing the challenge. Our design process always begins in the same place: with customers sharing the obstacles that slow them down or the problems that have held them back. Our experts listen and work closely with them to develop a solution that responds head-on. Our recently-launched Yale Relay automated lift truck platform followed that formula to a tee. It was developed to address the high costs and complexities that typically come with automation — and prove that it doesn’t have to be that way. On this #AutomationProDay, we recognize our team that rethought the playbook, and the customers who challenged the way automation has been done.

Simon Steven Obame

Today, April 28th, we celebrate International Automation Day. Over the past few years, through projects like the Business Intelligence System (BIS), I’ve seen how automation can reshape entire ecosystems. It isn't just about efficiency, it’s about empowering people, accelerating innovation, and making faster decisions that truly impact work and lives. Through automation, we reduced processing times by more than 90%, freeing energy for what matters most: thinking, creating, solving. Automation isn’t about machines taking over (like iRobot or Matrix), it’s about giving humans back their most precious resource: time. Time to think deeper, to innovate, to build their vision. Today is a reminder that behind every system we automate, there’s a dream to make life simpler, fairer, and more connected. Proud to be part of this journey. Happy International Automation Day!

Bihl + Wiedemann USA

🌍 Automation Professionals: Making Industry Smarter, Safer, and Faster 🌍 Happy International Automation Professionals Day! Today we're celebrating the people who make automation work, including our own incredible team and the customers we’re proud to support every day. From streamlining communication on the factory floor to building smarter safety systems, automation professionals are the driving force behind industrial innovation. At Bihl+Wiedemann, we’re grateful to collaborate with so many of you who bring creativity, precision, and deep expertise to everything you do. Thank you for helping shape a more efficient, connected, and safer future. We’re proud to be part of your journey. 🤝

Patrick Imlay

Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of automation professionals around the world. As someone who has journeyed from I&C Apprentice to Engineering Manager and CAP, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of automation in various industries. Automation is not just about machines and technology; it fundamentally depends on the expertise, creativity, and dedication of people. From designing complex systems to ensuring seamless operations, automation professionals play a crucial role in driving innovation and efficiency. On this special day, let's acknowledge the hard work and achievements of countless professionals who make automation possible. Their skills and commitment are the backbone of progress, and their impact is felt globally. Happy International Automation Professionals Day! Let's continue to innovate and inspire.

Srinath K.

35+ years in the world of automation, and still get that rush of excitement when I walk into a plant/factory and see the magic of manufacturing aided by Automation. From makers of Steel, cement, power, automobile, food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, electronics and many other product that bring ease of life to us. The very fact that automation professional are a problem solver, improving manufacturing and making life better for all is a feeling of humble achievement and one that of great gratitude for the opportunity. There has never been a day of boredom as you get to experience various types of companies, products, process and people behind them. As the industrial automation technologies advance and evolve from sensors and instruments, control systems, Industrial Software, Robotics to AI, it never stays the same, making us Learn, adapt, innovate and evolve to the changing trends. Here we continue this journey and with many fellow colleagues in the Industry, around the world, waking up to make a better tomorrow with Automation and wishing all of them a #HappyAutomationProDay

ISA Seccion Central Mexico

Hoy celebramos a quienes conectan el presente con el futuro. El 28 de abril es el Día Internacional del Profesional de Automatización, una fecha para reconocer a los ingenieros, técnicos, especialistas y visionarios que impulsan la innovación en las industrias de todo el mundo. Gracias a su talento y compromiso, la automatización permite hacer nuestros procesos más seguros, eficientes, sostenibles y conectados. Cada proyecto, cada sistema, cada avance tecnológico tiene detrás el esfuerzo de profesionales que transforman ideas en soluciones reales. 🌎 Desde ISA, extendemos nuestro agradecimiento y admiración a todos los profesionales de la automatización que mueven al mundo hacia adelante.

AT Automation Mexico

Celebramos a quienes hacen posible el futuro de la automatización. En AT Automation nos sentimos orgullosos de ser parte de la International Society of Automation (ISA) Sección México, organización que impulsa el crecimiento y la excelencia de los profesionales en nuestro sector a nivel mundial. Hoy, 28 de abril, conmemoramos el Día Internacional del Profesional de Automatización, una fecha creada por ISA para reconocer la labor, el talento y la pasión de quienes día a día diseñan, optimizan y transforman procesos industriales. Nuestro equipo de ingenieros, técnicos y especialistas trabaja con dedicación para ofrecer soluciones de automatización, telemetría, control de procesos y digitalización industrial que mejoran la productividad y la eficiencia en cada proyecto. ✨ Cada sistema que diseñamos, cada proceso que optimizamos y cada solución que implementamos, refleja nuestro compromiso con la innovación y la excelencia. ¡Gracias a todos nuestros colaboradores y colegas del sector que hacen posible la transformación industrial! Seguimos avanzando, conectando industrias y construyendo un futuro más inteligente.

ISA Minas Gerais Section

🌎🎉 Hoje, 28 de abril, celebramos o Dia Internacional do Profissional de Automação — o International Automation Professionals Day (IAPD)! Essa data foi criada oficialmente pela International Society of Automation (ISA) para reconhecer mundialmente o trabalho fundamental dos profissionais que transformam dados em decisões, tecnologia em soluções e desafios em inovação contínua. O nome da celebração — International Automation Professionals Day (IAPD) — reforça o alcance global da automação como motor de desenvolvimento, segurança e eficiência industrial, e homenageia todos que atuam nesse ecossistema essencial para o futuro da indústria. Na ISA Minas Gerais Section, temos orgulho de apoiar, valorizar e dar visibilidade ao trabalho de engenheiros, técnicos e especialistas que, com excelência técnica, visão estratégica e comprometimento, movem o mundo. Hoje é dia de agradecer e parabenizar cada profissional que faz da automação um agente de transformação para uma sociedade mais conectada, segura e inteligente. 🚀 Parabéns, profissionais de automação!

Danielle Cavalcanti

Hoje celebramos os profissionais que transformam o mundo: aqueles que convertem dados em decisões inteligentes, conectam tecnologia a soluções práticas e fazem da automação um pilar da inovação e da eficiência industrial. Neste 28 de abril, Dia Internacional do Profissional de Automação (#IAPD), a Simatec se une à ISA Seção Minas Gerais para reconhecer o papel vital desses especialistas — agentes de mudança que impulsionam o progresso tecnológico, a sustentabilidade e a segurança nas operações industriais. Essa celebração, criada pela International Society of Automation (ISA), reforça, em escala global, a importância dos profissionais de automação para um futuro mais inteligente, eficiente e seguro. A campanha #IAPD mobiliza o mundo para valorizar quem está nos bastidores de grandes transformações industriais, de fábricas mais conectadas a sistemas mais resilientes. Na Simatec, temos orgulho de apoiar essa iniciativa e caminhar ao lado de talentos que, com excelência técnica, visão estratégica e compromisso, elevam o padrão da automação em todo o Brasil e no mundo. Parabéns a todos os profissionais de automação! Vocês são a força que move a indústria para o futuro. 🚀

Keshue Bilo

Today is International Automation Professional Day. #AutomationProDay A day we are celebrating how greatly Automation have impacted our world. Automation has made things work efficiently and effectively in real time in our processes, we need Automation; Be it in Manufacturing, Smart Home, Power generation, oil and gas, and even medical operations. Automation cannot be overemphasize as it must come into play by ensuring the best outcomes of our processes are achieved. If you want the best out of your process, then Automate. Happy International Automation Professional Day.

Felipe Sabino Costa

Today we celebrate #AutomationProDay! Twenty years ago, when people asked me what I wanted to do with my life, the only thing I knew for sure was that I wanted to help transform the world and leave it better than I found it. I found that purpose through automation — especially by protecting critical infrastructure through #cybersecurity. Along the way, I realized that we can't achieve anything alone. I thank God for putting the right people and opportunities in my path. Through #automation and the #ISA community, I gained more than just colleagues — I found true friends who walk alongside me in this mission to protect the world’s most valuable assets: #people.

Habeeb Abubakar

I'm proud to celebrate this day as someone deeply passionate about building innovative solutions through automation. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work on impactful projects from IoT systems, smart control solutions, intelligent monitoring platforms, and more each one deepening my love for creating smarter, more efficient systems. Automation isn't just technology; it’s a way of solving problems, enhancing lives, and shaping the future. Grateful for the journey so far, excited for the road ahead, and inspired by all the brilliant minds in the automation community! Here’s to building, innovating, and transforming the world one system at a time. 🚀

Invio Automation

At Invio Automation, every day we see the impact that automation professionals have on shaping a smarter, more efficient world. Automation isn't just about technology — it's about people: creating safer workplaces, enabling new possibilities in manufacturing, healthcare, and beyond, and driving sustainable progress. On this #InternationalAutomationProfessionalsDay, thank you to all the automation professionals who bring precision, passion, and creativity to everything they do. We're proud to be part of this incredible community. #IAPD #AutomationProDay #AutomationForGood #InvioAutomation

Westfalia Technologies, Inc.

🤖✨ Happy International Automation Professionals Day! Automation drives the future — but it’s PEOPLE who make it possible. Behind every system we design, build, and support are the talented individuals who bring innovation, precision, and passion to life every day. At Westfalia, we are proud to optimize spaces, maximize potential, and empower growth for industries like food, beverage, cold storage, and real estate. Through seamless integration of advanced systems and intelligent software like Savanna.NET®, our team transforms warehouse and parking operations while reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and helping businesses thrive long-term.

John Flynn CEng, ISA CAP, MInstMC

While this post is a day late, it's worth making late nonetheless #AutomationProDay #IAPD From a general context, i want to recognise all my ex-colleagues and the outstanding automation professionals that influenced my career and greatly contributed to CNI projects worldwide. From my current day, i want to recognise the outstanding contributions of my team in Generation Engineering in #ESB where we strive for automation and OT cybersecurity excellence in our CNI assets and projects. I'm very fortunate to be supported by a diverse and experienced team as we plan and deliver mission critical automation upgrades to ensure reliability in generation assets, while also developing new assets based on new technologies and across both embedding good practice in cybersecurity design and services. This can only be possible with people! And last but not least, a word of acknowledgement for the outstanding commitment and community services of #ISA worldwide through volunteers, leaders, training, standards, support, development, ........the list goes on. I'm very honoured and happy to be an ISA Senior Member, ISA CAP and hold the ISA/IEC62443 Expert badge(s).

Liz Neiman

Happy International Automation Professionals Day, everyone! This is our 4th year celebrating this day here at the International Society of Automation (ISA), and it has been so exciting to see all of your stories on LinkedIn. I love reading what you have to say! 👏 Thank you all so much for participating today, and for your dedication to this amazing community of automation professionals. I'm proud to work alongside you all to help spread the message that automation depends on people. 💙

Abiola Olubodunmnath Mukherjee

Yesterday, we proudly celebrated #InternationalAutomationProfessionalDay — a day dedicated to recognizing the vital contributions of automation professionals around the world. It was an enriching and educative session, filled with meaningful discussions about how automation continues to transform industries and improve lives. We reflected on the evolving role of automation in shaping the future and the importance of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation within our profession. As we look ahead, we are reminded: “Automation is not just technology — it’s knowledge in action, driving progress and creating a smarter world.” Grateful to be part of this vibrant community of forward-thinkers and problem-solvers. Here’s to the future of automation, and to every professional making a difference!

ISA Pune Section

🥳 Ha ha ha-ha-ha was the defining moment when we celebrated International Automation Professionals Day yesterday! Makarand Tilloo - Life and certified Laughter Yoga trainer who has conducted over 700 corporate trainings for blue-chip cos. enthralled us with his transformative power of laughter in a session that boosted teamwork, enhanced our happiness and increased positivity by 10x! 🎁 Over 60 ISA Pune Section members signed up for the event which was marked by fun, laughter and bonhomie! 🎉 👯‍♀️ The event began with Dr. Swati Madhe Program Chair welcoming members with a round of quick introductions, and it was thrilling to note that many new members too attended! A traditional lamp lighting by President H. S. Pansare, Secretary Sandeep Kulkarni, Treasurer Ajay Narula, Sr. Life Member Karam Rehani and Dileep Miskin was followed with H. S. Pansare addressing the gathering. Sujata Tilak ISA Society Board member reminded members of International Society of Automation (ISA)'s Mission and Values and exhorted members to abide and practice these in their business and personal lives. Yogesh Gothe Program Chair briefed the members about upcoming programs including ISA Pune's Cybersecurity Conference in May, Cybersecurity Training IC-32/IC-33 VILT in June and invited speakers to sign up for ISA TechTalks held every month. Then it was time to have some lighthearted fun, laughter and life lessons! Makarand Tilloo was introduced by Gurmeet S. Anand with a small opening mic act and then it was a roller-coaster ride of Ha ha ha-ha-ha! We smiled, we laughed, and we would have rolled in the aisles were it not for cluster type of sitting! Makarand Tilloo deserved a standing ovation and he got it! The evening ended with smiles all around, bonhomie and networking over dinner! Thanks to our WC team members and Coordinator Alefya Saria for the excellent arrangement.

Olawale Akande, R. Eng. PMP, CAP TUV FSE

Yesterday was a long day for me but im glad i was able to honour the invite to the International Automation Professional Day #IAPD celebration organized by ISA Nigeria Section! Special thanks to the President Gentle AGOH, VP Ademola Alade MEng, Vice President (ISA) Nigeria Section. Secretary Halima Mohammed Treasurer Abiola Olubodun, Excos, ISA Nigeria Community Members, and other Professionals at the event. It was nice connecting with this wonderful team, sharing what Automation Professionals really stands for, in improving operation accuracy, reliability, and productivity! Cheers to another 80years of ISA making life better through Automation!

Leonardo de Castro Pereira

Ontem , 28 de abril, foi celebrado o Dia Internacional do Profissional de Automação — o International Automation Professionals Day (IAPD)! Gostaria de dar minha contribuição! A automação é o grande motor da inovação, da eficiência e da segurança industrial, impulsionando setores e transformando desafios em oportunidades. Me sinto muito orgulhoso em fazer parte desse "ecossistema industrial " pois por trás dessa revolução, estão profissionais brilhantes que fazem a diferença todos os dias! Criado pela International Society of Automation (ISA), o IAPD reconhece mundialmente o trabalho fundamental daqueles que transformam dados em decisões, tecnologia em soluções e complexidade em avanço contínuo. 🚀 Parabéns a todos os profissionais de automação!

Peggie Koon, Ph.D.

Happy 80th Anniversary to the International Society of Automation (ISA) and Happy International Automation Professionals Day! I love that cradle to grave advocacy of automation as a profession, which was one of our goals during my ISA presidency, is a reality- in part because of the rapidly evolving proliferation and use of emerging technologies, including AI, across every industry sector. ISA and automation professionals around the globe have made this possible. I’m celebrating ISA’s 80th and automation professionals everywhere. Join me in the celebration!

IRIS Factory Automation

Today is International Automation Professionals Day and we want to give a huge thank you to everyone at IRIS. Your talent, hard work, and dedication to automation excellence are what drive our success every day. Each one of you plays a critical role in delivering smart, reliable solutions that help our customers operate better, faster, and with greater confidence. Your passion for solving challenges and pushing boundaries truly sets us apart. We’re proud to have the best team in the business. Let’s keep pushing boundaries together!

Somnath Mukherjee

Celebrating Automation Day and reflecting on my journey, from robotics competitions and controlling home appliances via DTMF signals during my undergrad to working on embedded systems projects. These early experiences sparked my passion for automation. At TATA Power, I worked on projects like improving DM Water Treatment and controlling SOx emissions with PLC logic, which further fueled my drive for automation. Now, at Aquagga Inc., I’m automating PFAS destruction units, improving system efficiency with PLCs and HMI graphics. I focus on enhancing PFAS destruction units by enabling remote operation, implementing alarm management, remote data logging, and strengthening password management. This work also involves integrating IIoT technologies and improving cybersecurity within OT environments to ensure efficiency and safety. Excited for the future of automation and proud to contribute to its growth!

In Recognition and Remembrance...

On International Automation Professionals Day 2025, ISA celebrates the life and work of Hans D. Baumann, an honorary ISA member who passed on 25 March 2025 at the age of 94. Baumann was a world-renowned expert on control valves who was credited with more than 150 United States and worldwide patents. He personally designed or directed the development of more than 28 valve lines during his professional career. One of them — the well-known Camflex valve and its derivations — is produced in eight countries where over three million units have been sold. A member of ISA for more than 60 years, Baumann published 205 papers and articles in addition to co-authoring seven handbooks on valves and instrumentation. He was a committed volunteer in many societies and organizations, holding prominent roles and titles over his career such as director of the ISA Standards & Practices Department, chairman of the ISA75.11 committee and life fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), among other distinguished recognitions. His work with critical flow factor and pipe reducer correction factors for valve sizing became part of ISA sizing standards in 1972, and he was a critical figure in establishing several other standards as well. Baumann considered ISA an important part of his career in automation. Regarding ISA members early in their careers, he said in a 2024 interview, "My advice is to get involved, early on, with ISA local chapters. Besides learning technical information, you can also network and make new connections." ISA recognizes and honors the incredible impact Baumann had on the global automation industry.

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Steve Mustard

Since 1945 ISA has been helping international automation professionals create a better world through automation. From the days of our first President Albert Sperry, to those of Carlos Mandolesi, whose idea it was to recognize the founding of ISA every year, to now with our current president Prabhu Soundarrajan, ISA’s staff and volunteers have been working together to lead the profession with standards, events, publications, and training. On International Automation Professionals Day I am grateful for the strong community of friends and colleagues from ISA that forms a trusted resource for me and all professionals around the world.

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i3 Visionaries

Happy International Automation Professionals Day!

Today, we recognize the incredible work of automation professionals worldwide. They're the masterminds behind the efficient systems that save businesses time and resources. Through automation, they free up clients to focus on strategic thinking and empower employees by eliminating repetitive tasks.

Their expertise is transforming industries and shaping a more automated future!

We're incredibly grateful for your dedication and ingenuity. Happy International Automation Professionals Day to you all and our amazing Automation team!

#i3Visionaries #IAPD #AutomationProDay

Chetan E.

The International Society of Automation (ISA), an organization working at the international level in the field of automation, was established on April 28, 1945. Therefore, April 28 has been celebrated as "International Automation Professional Day" for the past two years.

From process automation to machine automation, from building automation to medical automation, automation engineers are tirelessly and skillfully working across all fields.

Efforts taken by all automation professionals are making the lives of people more comfortable, more efficient, and more satisfactory!

Today's day is an opportunity for everyone working in the automation field to express heartfelt gratitude for their work and to encourage them be to be enthusiastic all the time!!

Let us all celebrate this day by recognizing and appreciating each other's contributions to our work.

#AutomationProDay #ISA #Automation

Claire Fallon

Today is International Automation Professionals Day! I am grateful for the automation professionals - past, present, and future - who make our world better.

As an engineer, I was trained to calculate, measure, and design “things.” But ultimately these things were to keep people safe in some way. On the surface, automation could easily appear to be a mechanism that takes away from people’s best interest. But when used as intended, automation makes people’s lives better, safer, and more efficient.

The next time you drive past an industrial plant, think about all the processes that occur without disrupting your life for even a minute. Many automation professionals have dedicated their careers to use their knowledge to improve someone’s life.

Join me in celebrating the quiet heroes who are automation professionals. It’s always all about the people.

#IAPD #ISA #Automation

Marco Ayala

Happy International Automation Professionals Day 2024!

Let's give a big round of applause to all the professionals in the instrument and automation field, as we celebrate their dedication to improving the safety, security, and efficiency of manufacturing and supply chain operations, along with critical infrastructures across the globe. It's thanks to their combined expertise and commitment that modern economies can prosper and progress seamlessly.

Today, as we mark the anniversary of ISA's founding on April 28, 1945, let's take time to recognize the folks that have played a part in your journey, those no longer with us, as well as those that continue to inspire and mentor even in retirement.

#IAPD #InstrumentProDay #AutomationProDay
#automation #instrumentation #controlsystems

Iqbal Q.

Happy International Automation Professionals Day! Today, let's take a moment to honor the dedicated professionals who have, are and will continue to shape our world through automation.

I am fundamentally an engineer, my training focused around creating solutions that prioritize human safety and security above everything else. While it might seem that automation could result a different outcome, it is quite the opposite. When implemented thoughtfully, automation increases safety, security and overall efficiency of systems.

Consider industrial facilities you happen to visit some time. Huge thanks to the decades of work of automation professionals to make these facilities seamless, secure, innovative yet making our life better in many aspects.

Lets come together to celebrate these heroes of automation. It’s the people who matter the most.

Thank you International Society of Automation (ISA) for building such a wonderful community and standards.

#ISA #automationproday
#automation

ISA Pune Section

International Automation Professionals Day is celebrated each year on 28 April in commemoration of International Society of Automation (ISA)'s founding on that date in 1945.

We at ISA Pune Section kicked off the celebrations with a visit to Centre for Industry 4.0 (C4i4) Lab for an industry cum Tech-Talk. C4I4 Lab is a Central Government funded body that helps industry including MSMEs to assess and implement Industry 4.0 in their factories or automation systems.

It is an amazing setup where they have actually implemented a complete manufacturing setup right from planning, raw inventory, manufacturing processes, packaging and despatch using modern technology and step by step guidance to operators, using Industrial IOT practices and tools like smart sensors, drives, robotic arms and cobots, visual inspection and unmanned vehicle for conveying the products for final packing.

Over 25 colleagues from ISA Pune joined for the visit, and we aim to carry forward the initiative by collaboration in training, consulting and applying automation expertise from our 250+ professional members!

#iapd #autoproday #IIoT
#iiotplatform #industry40 #C4i4

Felipe Sabino Costa, MSc, MBA

Today marks a special celebration for #AutomationProDay and International Society of Automation (ISA) a time to reflect on how automation unlocks a world of potential. It has been a remarkable journey for me, both personally and professionally so far. Automation isn’t just about technology; it’s about the dreams it enables us to achieve.

One of those dreams was realized for a second time when I had the opportunity to discuss the application of the ISA/IEC 62443 standard at NASA, addressing its significance for the future of research. It was more than a presentation; it was a milestone, a moment that encapsulated the transformative power of automation.

What drives my passion in cybersecurity is knowing that we’re not just protecting systems; we’re safeguarding hopes and shaping a better world. As I’ve mentioned before, we’re protecting our most precious asset—the people. Here’s to the dreamers, the innovators, and everyone who believes in the power of automation to turn those dreams into reality.

Prabhu Soundarrajan

Today is #Automationproday. It is the day when we celebrate #Automation professionals around the world.

circa 2002 one of my friends in grad school asked me “Look around you and tell me if you can name a single thing around you that is not a product of chemistry. It was an eye-opening question. Things have changed in 20 years.

Today I ask “Look around you and name one thing that is not a product of #Automation around you”. From the alarm clocks to the shower to our microwaves, to the thermostats to our cars, planes we fly in, the food we eat, water we drink, and air we breathe - Automation is everywhere. Let’s honor all #Automation professionals and celebrate what we have created to make this world a better place.

Glenn Merrell, CAP

Founded on this day 79 years ago, the Instrumentation Society of America (ISA) began its journey in becoming the global center of competency for all things instrumentation, electrical, control and automation, unrivaled by any other organization on the planet. Now known globally as the International Society of Automation, ISA continues to promote innovation and provide training to make our world a better place for all through state-of-the-art professional support for industry, collecting the best minds on the planet in collaboration toward "setting the standard for automation". I began my career over 50 years ago as QA/QC inspector at Philco Electronics and Computer Division who sponsored my degree in electronics.

This lead to a Junior Engineer position in automation circa 1974 automating tests for digital watch circuit boards on custom built 'analog' automated digital test equipment (yes when wrist watches were LED's) at a small company in Pennsylvania named Integrated Display Systems INC. That cemented my love for automation. I was fortunate to be mentored by giants in the industry whom I later stood on their shoulders to gain knowledge, insights and expertise into the world of instrumentation, automation, robotics, manufacturing, process industries from many sectors and the controls that operate all of them. It has been, and continues to be a most excellent adventure living through and applying advances in technologies ranging from high innovative applications, and of course the "what were they thinking" failures.

In this journey I have been most fortunate to master many areas of control systems theory and application across a majority of the 16 US and 18 EU Critical Infrastructure sectors.

Out of all of my experiences, I believe the attached photo shows a range of achievements during this adventure based upon a solid foundation of life-long learning, mentoring and work experience.

If you see me at training or a conference and you have achieved one of these, are actively participating in ISA99 or have been one of my students earning one or more of these achievements, introduce yourself and I may have one of these for you in my pocket simply for the asking (subject to availability, showing me your BadgeCert, limited time only and may not be available in all areas 😉).

The challenge to young and career professionals is; learn something new every day other than chasing after shiny objects, learn to use your hands - not just your mind, and never, ever stop learning. And if you have earned one of these button badges then later another as your advance received a higher certificate, challenge another to go out and earn the badge, mentor them toward the goal, and when they earn the certificate, award them with your previous achievement button. I also have ones if you have earned an ISA Certified Automation Professional.

#AutomationProDay
#IAPD #ISA #Cybersecurity
#automationengineering
#controlsystemengineering
#CertifiedAutomationProfessional

Dean Bickerton

Happy Automation Professional Day!

I have been fortunate to serve the industrial automation industry since January 1992. In my 32 years as an automation professional, I've worked on projects to safely and securely provide important utility services, produce materials, and manufacture products. Projects incorporating both human and environmental safety are paramount and are part of what automation professionals do every day.

And some days we get to play with robots!

This video is from a production test for one of my clients, Allpax. Allpax is a manufacturer of retorts. A retort is an autoclave used in the food and beverage industry to keep the products we and our pets enjoy free from bacteria and shelf-stable. The process is to sterilize the product through cyclic steam or water immersion. As you may expect there is quite a bit of material handling involved to get the product off of the assembly line, put it into trays, put the trays into baskets, load the baskets into the retort, then reverse the process to send the product on to be labeled, packed, palletized, and shipped. Depending on the product, different types of robots may be used. In this particular project, the product was lunch meat in a pouch. Delta robots were used to pick the pouches off of the line and place into trays. Articulated Arm Robots were then used to pick up the trays and load them into baskets. #AutomationProDay #IAPD

Luis M P.

Today marks #AutomationProDay, a day dedicated to recognizing the individuals behind the transformative force of automation in our lives and industries. As we celebrate this occasion, it's crucial to reflect not only on the technological advancements but also on the human ingenuity and ethical foresight that drive this field.

Automation is more than an engineering marvel; it is a reflection of human creativity and a testament to our pursuit of efficiency and effectiveness. From streamlining operations in manufacturing to enhancing precision in healthcare, automation touches various facets of our lives, often invisibly and yet profoundly. On this day, I want to extend my gratitude to the thinkers, tinkerers, and ethical visionaries in automation. Your work does more than optimize workflows—it challenges us to reconsider our roles and responsibilities in a mechanized world. It raises important questions about job displacement, privacy, and the balance of human oversight with autonomous decision-making.

#automationproday

Nirma Institute of Technology ISA Student Section

Embracing the future, one bot at a time! The ISA Students’ Chapter, Nirma University hosted an inspiring QuadraPod Workshop, where minds met machines in a dance of innovation. Here’s to endless possibilities and limitless learning!

Our workshop has been a transformative journey, bridging the realms of software and hardware to empower attendees with a robust skill set essential for mastering the intricate world of robotics. With newfound knowledge and hands-on experience, they're primed to navigate the forefront of technological advancement and shape the future of automation.💡

#ISAWorkshop #RoboticsLeap
#SkillMastery #automationproday
#iapd

Iqbal K.

I have been spending a lot of time in the offshores, and for the longest time MOXA and Ruggedcom digitization projects have been my specialty. Critical nature of systems, scorching heat in the very remote rigs of the Middle East fields, and the challenge of stringent timelines made me what I am today and I have only words of appreciation for my team fellows. My regards to all professionals working in the offshore on International Automation Professionals Day! #AutomationProDay #FoundersDay #IAPD

Felipe Sabino Costa, MSc, MBA

To me automation is changing the world making it more secure. In this picture you see just a sample of this amazing community that is the International Society of Automation (ISA) and some of the cybersecurity experts spread out in the world that I belong to. If I could summarize in one phrase (how automation is changing the world) it would be: “We spend our lives using automation to protect what matters the most, the people that live in it!” Happy #AutomationProDay #IAPD

Ingeniería en Automática Industrial Universidad del Cauca

Proudly and with great joy, our Ingeniería en Automática Industrial Universidad del Cauca program joins the #automationproday. There are many stories, lessons, experiences, and knowledge, but above all, friends and families connected through automation. Thank you, International Society of Automation (ISA) S, for creating better people, professionals, and a better world through automation.

Leo Neil Uri

It's been 18 years in my professional career when I started the journey of being a technologist and engineer experiencing and highlighting the field of automation. It's not only working in automation aspects but also realizing the impacts and benefits of automation not only industries but as well in society. As started being a machine operator to plc/automation technician to project engineer and to automation and instrumentation engineer in different industries like electronics, waste water treatment, steel, robotics, beverages, oil and gas and milling/refinery respectively, I'm able to witness the transitions and development of automation in bringing up the industries and society not only into the next level but how automation contributes in the aspect of safety and quality. I'm glad and proud to showcase, further develop my skills and knowledge and ready for the next role in the field of automation in nation building. Thank you, be safe and keep healthy everyone. #automationproday

ISA Colombia Section

Qué buen rato!!! Tuvimos una muy grata experiencia en este Webinar hablando de Gestión de Alarmas y de Ciberseguridad! Esta es la mejor celebración que le podemos ofrecer a nuestros Profesionales, feliz día del Profesional de la Automatización!! Gracias a nuestros ponentes Oscar Motato, Pedro Yonathan Cadena López y Ruben Villa Trujillo, José Luis Villa, Alejandro Becerra, Alejandro Mendez y a los asistentes que participaron, siempre es grato ver a los amigos!! Somos ISA!!! #webinar #isacolombia #gestiondealarmas #ciberseguridad

Edwin Armando Guevara

Since 2008, I am proudly part of a worldwide automation community with a great vision: Create a better world through automation. Happy International Automation Professionals Day! International Society of Automation (ISA) ISA International Society of Automation, El Salvador Section#automationproday

Electronic Drives and Controls, Inc.

At EDC, we recognize the vital role played by automation professionals in transforming the industries we serve. We celebrate International #AutomationProDay as an opportunity to acknowledge our team's contributions and to encourage ongoing innovation and excellence in our field.

Marco Ayala

Happy International Automation Professionals Day! A very old picture of me, lol. #IAPD #AutomationProDay #automation #controlsystems