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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.
310 Results Found
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ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - January 2020
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Frank K, in Pennsylvania. Congratulations, Frank! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - October 2019
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Kenny S, in Montana. Congratulations, Kenny! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - July 2019
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Troy W, in Pennsylvania. Congratulations, Troy! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - May 14, 2019
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Pete L, in Pennsylvania. Congratulations, Pete! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - April 16, 2019
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Eoin R, in Ireland. Congratulations, Eoin! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - March 12, 2019
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by David H, in Colorado. Congratulations, David! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - January 29, 2019
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Greg A, in Connecticut. Congratulations, Greg -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - December 18, 2018
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Jerry L, in Ontario. Congratulations, Jerry -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - November 12, 2018
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Jerry L, in Ontario. Congratulations, Jerry -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - October 3, 2018
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by John Y. in Texas. Congratulations, John -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - August 31, 2018
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Kenny S. in Montana. Congratulations, Kenny -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - July 24, 2018
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Kevin M. in Ireland. Congratulations, Kevin -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - June 27, 2018
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by George C. in Wisconsin, USA. Congratulations, George! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - May 16, 2018
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Kim K. in British Columbia, Canada. Congratulations, Kim! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - April 11, 2018
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Brad H. in South Carolina, USA. Congratulations, Brad! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - March 7, 2018
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by William C. in Texas, USA. Congratulations, William! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - February 7, 2018
We had so many great submissions for this comic, it was hard to choose one! The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Iiro H. in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Congratulations, Iiro! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - January 10, 2018
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Glen R. in Indiana. Congratulations, Glen! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - December 6, 2017
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Chris B. in Oklahoma. Congratulations, Chris! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - November 8, 2017
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Mike S. in North Carolina. Congratulations, Mike! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - September 25, 2017
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Kim K. in British Columbia. Congratulations, Kim! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - August 23, 2017
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Brad H. in South Carolina. Congratulations, Brad! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - July 26, 2017
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Pete L. in Pennsylvania. Congratulations, Pete! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - June 28, 2017
We have two winners for our recent comic caption contest. The winning captions were submitted by Brian M. of New York and Kim K. of British Columbia, Canada, respectively. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - June 7, 2017
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Gavin K. in Wisconsin. Congratulations, Gavin! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - May 10, 2017
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by David L. in Massachusetts. Congratulations, David! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - April 19, 2017
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Zach S. in Ohio. Congratulations, Zach! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - March 15, 2017
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Peter L. in Pennsylvania. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - February 22, 2017
We couldn't pick just one! We have two winners for our recent comic caption contest. The winning captions were submitted by Kim K. of British Columbia and Klaus G. of Germany, respectively. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - January 25, 2017
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Peter N. in Arizona. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - January 4, 2017
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Peter F. in Pennsylvania. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - November 30, 2016
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Peter F. in Pennsylvania. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - November 2, 2016
The winning caption for our recent comic caption contest was submitted by Garvin F. in Texas. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - October 12, 2016
The winning caption for our recent comic caption contest was submitted by Damian S. in Ontario, Canada. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - September 14, 2016
The winning caption for our recent comic caption contest was submitted by Jerry L. in Ontario, Canada. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - August 17, 2016
The winning caption for our recent comic caption contest was submitted by Aaron C. in Texas. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - July 20, 2016
The winning caption for our recent comic caption contest was submitted by David L. in Massachusetts. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - June 15, 2016
The winning caption for our recent comic caption contest was submitted by Peter F. in Pennsylvania. Congratulations (again) to Peter! -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - May 25, 2016
The winning caption for our recent comic caption contest was submitted by Peter F. in Pennsylvania. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - May 18, 2016
Otto realizes a big problem with the younger generation coming into the workforce; they tend to avoid reality. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - April 27, 2016
The winning caption for our recent comic was submitted by Stanley H. in New Jersey. Another good caption was submitted also. See below the comic for a honorable mention... -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - April 20, 2016
Otto and Mr. Barnes disagree on the budget for their upcoming major automation project. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - April 13, 2016
Otto faces a new challenge when the company's collaborative robot has a few ideas of his own. This comic idea was submitted by Eric N. in Colorado. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - April 6, 2016
Otto continues his conversation with automation vendors about his new prototype control system project. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - March 30, 2016
Otto meets with automation vendors to let them know about his new prototype control system project. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - March 23, 2016
Otto discovers a new application for the thermal imaging cameras recently purchased by his company. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - March 2, 2016
We selected two captions as winners this week. The winning captions for our recent comic were submitted by Jerry L. in Ontario and Cory J. in Wyoming, respectively. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - February 10, 2016
The winning caption was submitted by Pete F. in Pennsylvania. Congratulations, Pete! "Otto, in recognition of your automation excellency, you can have my seat at the theater tonight!" A few other good captions were submitted also. See below the comic for a few honorable mentions... -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - January 20, 2016
The winning caption was submitted by Eric N. in Colorado. Congratulations, Eric! "Glad you're happy with the new frictionless conveyor system, Otto, but we've got a shift starting in ten minutes!" A few other good captions were submitted also. See below the comic for a few honorable mentions... -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - January 13, 2016
Otto attempts to explain his industrial IoT strategy for the manufacturing plant to his boss, Mr. Barnes. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - December 16, 2015
The winning caption was submitted by Robert J. in New Jersey. Congratulations, Robert! Robert submitted these new lyrics for the favorite song, "Up on the Rooftop." "Up on the roof top reindeer paws, Out from the chimney robot claws" A few other good captions were submitted also. See below the comic for a few honorable mentions... -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - December 9, 2015
Mysterious man encourages Otto to run for President again, claiming he has a much better chance this time. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - November 18, 2015
The winning caption was submitted by Mike B. in Pennsylvania. Congratulations (again), Mike! "I know this sounds crazy, but I feel like we should put on our PPE before we get started!" -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - October 28, 2015
The winning caption was submitted by Pete L. in Pennsylvania. "If he gets assembled in that order, he's going to be a real butt-head to deal with." -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - October 21, 2015
Otto makes his demands after Mr. Barnes asks for more advanced automation at the plant. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - October 14, 2015
Otto discovers why all the vendors are trying to sell him "IIoT-related" products. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - October 7, 2015
Vendor sales guy attempts to sell Otto an IIoT platform that will solve all of his problems. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - September 30, 2015
Otto is growing tired of everyone jumping on the IIoT buzzword bandwagon. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - September 9, 2015
The winning caption was submitted by Anibal R. in Spain. "Yes, it's an Autumn Mation overflow. " -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - September 2, 2015
Otto convinces his boss to give him money to implement a manufacturing information management system. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - August 26, 2015
Otto's new CEO asks him to bring more technology into the company. Where does that leave Mr. Barnes? -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - August 19, 2015
Otto explains to Mr. Barnes why he has a better chance of being elected President in 2016. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - July 29, 2015
The winning caption was submitted by Rob D. in Ontario, Canada. "Otto! You cannot robohandle everyone that disagrees with you! Put that man down!" -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - July 22, 2015
Otto tells Mr. Barnes that the company needs to hire more young engineers to update the automation systems. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - July 15, 2015
Otto asks his engineering team to brainstorm about how the Internet of Things (IoT) will affect manufacturing automation. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - June 17, 2015
The winning caption was submitted by Kate M. in Washington. "Otto CONVEYS the SWEET benefits of automation." -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - June 10, 2015
Otto talks to his veteran maintenance technician about new methods of determining what equipment needs to be repaired. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - June 3, 2015
Mr. Barnes informs the engineering department that the company just purchased cyber breach insurance. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - May 27, 2015
Otto informs his technicians that the company is moving their maintenance management program to the cloud. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - May 20, 2015
Otto's older colleague reflects on the good ole days of simpler automation systems. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - April 29, 2015
The winning caption was submitted by Mike B. in Pennsylvania. "Do you like my new robot? I call it 'automowtion.'" -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - April 22, 2015
Otto and his colleague discuss the possible standards wars brought on by Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - April 15, 2015
Otto debates with economist and psychologist about whether technology is stealing jobs from workers. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - March 25, 2015
The winning caption was submitted by Peter F. in Pennsylvania. "So now, who was it that you were saying was wet behind the ears?!" -
ComicOtto Mation Comic - March 18, 2015
Otto gives his colleague a hard time about partying too much on St. Patrick's Day.