Otto Mation Comic Series

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.

Otto Mation Comic - April 20, 2016

  • by Otto Mation
  • April 19, 2016
  • Opinion

Otto and Mr. Barnes disagree on the budget for their upcoming major automation project.

Otto Mation Comic - April 13, 2016

  • by Otto Mation
  • April 12, 2016
  • Opinion

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.

Otto Mation Comic - April 6, 2016

  • by Otto Mation
  • April 4, 2016
  • Opinion

Otto continues his conversation with automation vendors about his new prototype control system project.

Otto Mation Comic - March 30, 2016

  • by Otto Mation
  • March 29, 2016
  • Opinion

Otto meets with automation vendors to let them know about his new prototype control system project.

Otto Mation Comic - March 23, 2016

  • by Otto Mation
  • March 22, 2016
  • Opinion

Otto discovers a new application for the thermal imaging cameras recently purchased by his company.

Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - March 2, 2016

  • by Otto Mation
  • March 1, 2016
  • Opinion

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.

Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - February 10, 2016

  • by Otto Mation
  • February 9, 2016
  • Opinion

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...

Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - January 20, 2016

  • by Otto Mation
  • January 19, 2016
  • Opinion

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...

Otto Mation Comic - January 13, 2016

  • by Otto Mation
  • January 12, 2016
  • Opinion

Otto attempts to explain his industrial IoT strategy for the manufacturing plant to his boss, Mr. Barnes.

Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - December 16, 2015

  • by Otto Mation
  • December 14, 2015
  • Opinion

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...