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 - 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.

Otto Mation Comic - October 7, 2015

  • by Otto Mation
  • October 6, 2015
  • Opinion

Vendor sales guy attempts to sell Otto an IIoT platform that will solve all of his problems.

Otto Mation Comic - September 30, 2015

  • by Otto Mation
  • September 29, 2015
  • Opinion

Otto is growing tired of everyone jumping on the IIoT buzzword bandwagon.

Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - September 9, 2015

  • by Otto Mation
  • September 8, 2015
  • Opinion

The winning caption was submitted by Anibal R. in Spain. "Yes, it's an Autumn Mation overflow. "

Otto Mation Comic - September 2, 2015

  • by Otto Mation
  • September 1, 2015
  • Opinion

Otto convinces his boss to give him money to implement a manufacturing information management system.

Otto Mation Comic - August 26, 2015

  • by Otto Mation
  • August 25, 2015
  • Opinion

Otto's new CEO asks him to bring more technology into the company. Where does that leave Mr. Barnes?