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 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...

Otto Mation Comic - December 9, 2015

  • by Otto Mation
  • December 8, 2015
  • Opinion

Mysterious man encourages Otto to run for President again, claiming he has a much better chance this time.

Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - November 18, 2015

  • by Otto Mation
  • November 16, 2015
  • Opinion

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!"

Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - October 28, 2015

  • by Otto Mation
  • October 26, 2015
  • Opinion

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."

Otto Mation Comic - October 21, 2015

  • by Otto Mation
  • October 19, 2015
  • Opinion

Otto makes his demands after Mr. Barnes asks for more advanced automation at the plant.

Otto Mation Comic - October 14, 2015

  • by Otto Mation
  • October 9, 2015
  • Opinion

Otto discovers why all the vendors are trying to sell him "IIoT-related" products.