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Otto Mation Comic Series
Meet Otto Mation!
Little Otto Mation was born with a rare gift called the C.A.P. (Certified Automation Professional), which is an objective assessment and confirmation of skills as an automation professional offered by the International Society of Automation (ISA). Those of us in the automation profession have studied and worked for years to earn the C.A.P. Follow the life of Otto through this unique comic series.
This month’s comic
Take a look at this month’s comic. If you think of a good caption, send it on over to us!
Meet Otto Mation!
Little Otto Mation was born with a rare gift called the C.A.P. (Certified Automation Professional), which is an objective assessment and confirmation of skills as an automation professional offered by the International Society of Automation (ISA). Those of us in the automation profession have studied and worked for years to earn the C.A.P. Follow the life of Otto through this unique comic series.
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ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest: November 2025
"Actually, I asked for a 'turnkey' solution." -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest: October 2025
"Don't run away. He's here to help us... HONESTLY!" Congrats to Joseph P. of Pennsylvania for submitting the winning caption to our Halloween-themed comic! -
OpinionOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest: October 2025
Ahhh!!! Don't run away just yet. Tell us how you would caption this comic! Use the form below to submit as many ideas as you want. You could win a prize! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest: September 2025
"I guess you guys are not the Uber ride I called for?" Congrats to Joe P. of Pennsylvania for winning our September Otto Mation comic caption contest! -
OpinionOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest: September 2025
"I guess you guys are not the Uber ride I called for?" Congrats to Joe P. of Pennsylvania for winning our September Otto Mation comic caption contest! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest: August 2025
“I'm sure if we pay him, he will just go away.” Congrats to Brad V. of South Dakota for winning our caption contest for August! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest: July 2025
“If only AI could plug it in for us!” Congratulations to Travis G. of Colorado for submitting the winning Otto Mation caption for this month! -
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ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest: May 2025
“They kind of built themselves, but now they keep the place nice and tidy.” Congrats to Jerry L. of Ontario for submitting this month's winning caption! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest: April 2025
“Is it an earthquake??” “No, don't worry! Someone is trying to turn the old production line on!!” Congrats to Fabio B. of Brazil for sending in the winning caption for this month's Otto Mation comic.