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Checking In With Mimo, ISA's Large Language Model Trained on ISA Content

Over the summer of 2024, the International Society of Automation (ISA) announced a large language model (LLM) trained on ISA content and powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Called MimoSM, this LLM draws from all things ISA-related to answer user questions, including ISA standards, training, technical reports, white papers, articles and presentations. It is also versed in technical topics related to industrial automation and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity. Mimo can accept questions and generate answers in multiple languages — and when we launched it, we hoped this LLM would serve as a useful resource for automation professionals around the world. [...]

Ask the Automation Pros: The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Process Control

The following discussion is part of an occasional series, "Ask the Automation Pros," authored by Greg McMillan, industry consultant, author of numerous process control books and 2010 ISA Life Achievement Award recipient. Program administrators will collect submitted questions and solicit responses from automation professionals. Past Q&A videos are available on the ISA YouTube channel; you can view the playlist here. You can read posts from this series here. [...]

Protecting Electrical Terminal Blocks From Tampering

Electrical terminal blocks are a common sight in the automation world. Usually mounted on DIN rail in industrial control panels, terminal blocks come in different varieties, such as spring-clamp type and screw type. Simply use a small slotted screwdriver to insert or remove wiring and thus make necessary electrical connections. Readers unfamiliar with the large variety of terminal blocks available on the market can perform an internet search for "electrical terminal block" and see the many options available. It does not take much training, or require specialized tools, to insert or remove terminal block wiring. [...]