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		Automation Cartoons - March 17, 2010 World without Automation: "I could use a little help here."

		Automation Cartoons - March 10, 2010 "Fletcher, your father has huge problems with the plant control network and wants you to call him urgently."

		Automation Cartoons - March 3, 2010 "We finally figured out how to get the upper hand on our competition: we want you to go work for them."

		Automation Cartoons - February 24, 2010 "Stanley, the Project Manager wants to know about your $5000 expense labeled 'Miscellaneous Programming Aids.' Do you remember what that was?"

		Automation Cartoons - February 10, 2010 The tank is half full. The tank is half empty. The tank is twice as big as it should be.

		Automation Cartoons - February 3, 2010 - Cartoon Caption Contest - 02/02/10 "Yeah Chief..say's right here...OSHA part BR549 states that proper PPE and approved face shields must be worn at all times regardless of flame location." This caption was submitted by Marc Ayala in Houston, TX.

		Automation Cartoons - January 27, 2010 "He's the only person who knows how to program our 20 year old PLCs."

		Automation Cartoons - January 20, 2010 "What's the difference?" "Both machines have the same specs - the left was built with 2008 labor costs and the right was built with 2010 labor costs."

		Automation Cartoons - January 13, 2010 "What, no year-end bonus? May I propose a 2010 bonus program based on the millions of dollars I'm saving the company by automating the manufacturing facility?"

		Automation Cartoons - January 6, 2010 "Management is dictating a completely lean manufacturing facility, so no more junk food on breaks."

		Automation Cartoons - December 16, 2009 - Cartoon Caption Contest "OK...let's get the programmer back in here and de-hum-bug the process." This caption was submitted by Jason Sanders of ProSoft Technology in Bakersfield, CA.

		Automation Cartoons - December 9, 2009 "My wife finally appreciates the fact that I'm an automation engineer."

		Automation Cartoons - December 2, 2009 "Our management consultants are dictating that we choose an automation supplier that has recently re-organized." "It looks like our list of approved vendors just got longer."

		Automation Cartoons - November 25, 2009 "Why is one of the most popular automation trade shows always held over the Thanksgiving Holiday? Are they trying to tell the U.S. something?"

		Automation Cartoons - November 18, 2009 What's wrong with this picture? The salaries of Automation Engineers versus the salaries of Professional Athletes.

		Automation Cartoons - November 4, 2009 - Cartoon Caption Contest "I should have been suspicious when they asked if we wanted our shipment of machine screws via rail car." This caption was submitted by Jim Loase of PneumaticScaleAngelus in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

		Automation Cartoons - October 28, 2009 "Jones, I am not sure you fully understand Social Networking. Twitter is not intended for broadcasting our production data and machine alarms."

		Automation Cartoons - October 21, 2009 "We finally have a good reason to automate the factory - half of our operators are out with H1N1!"

		Automation Cartoons - October 7, 2009 "You keep telling Johnny to stop playing so many video games, but that appears to be how you make a living."

		Automation Cartoons - September 30, 2009 - Cartoon Caption Contest "We used the wrong metric conversion when we printed your business cards. If you step outside, I'll show you the custom letterhead paper." This caption was submitted by Bill McTighe of Precision Digital Corporation in Holliston MA.

		Automation Cartoons - September 23, 2009 "Our engineers say we should join the PTO. But I haven't quite figured out how to convince our executives that a parent/teacher organization is of value to our company."

		Automation Cartoons - September 16, 2009 "If only there was a way for us to know what the operator was watching when the plant exploded."

		Automation Cartoons - September 9, 2009 "In order to integrate the power distribution system, we need to adopt yet another communications standard. Doesn't that make 8 different networks in the plant?"

		Automation Cartoons - August 26, 2009 - Cartoon Caption Contest "Don't you think you took the suggestion of down-sizing the business a bit too far Frank?" This caption was submitted by Jason Witkowsky from Tabateq Wireless Solutions in South Africa.

		Automation Cartoons - August 19, 2009 "We're grooming her to be an automation engineer."

		Automation Cartoons - August 12, 2009 "But officer, the plant shut down and I was trying to access our web HMI when I dropped my Blackberry. Don't blame me, blame technology."

		Automation Cartoons - August 5, 2009 "It's an automation engineer who works late, take no breaks and never asks for a raise. I'd use him, but I'm afraid he'll take my job."

		Automation Cartoons - July 29, 2009 Automation Sales Guy - "Due to corporate cutbacks, I'm taking my clients to play only 9 holes, instead of the customary 18."

		Automation Cartoons - July 22, 2009 "Perhaps the defect sensor is working too well." This caption was submitted by Brad Hughes of International Paper.

		Automation Cartoons - July 15, 2009 "I think Mr. Barnes intended us to automated the factory before we turn the lights off."

		Automation Cartoons - July 8, 2009 "The Union's not going to like this - the latest sensor technologies have eliminated the need for any operators."

		Automation Cartoons - July 1, 2009 "I was selling lemonade, but I soon realized there's better money in wireless sensors."

		Automation Cartoons - June 24, 2009 "We are not hiring automation engineers at the moment. We are still trying to convince our executives that factory optimization will positively impact the bottom line."

		Automation Cartoons - June 17, 2009 "Yes, I did hire a seven-year-old. He's the only person I know who knows anything about social networking."

		Automation Cartoons - June 10, 2009 "Have you seen my machine? Ever since we went wireless, it keep wandering off."

		Automation Cartoons - June 3, 2009 "If only we could harvest the wind coming out of there - we could power every manufacturing plant in the U.S."

		Automation Cartoons - May 27, 2009 "We need to attract young engineers to take the place of upcoming retirees. My grandkids keep talking about something called at We(?), their facebook pages and following tweets. As near as I can tell, we need to figure out who "we" are, get that book and start bird watching."

		Automation Cartoons - May 20, 2009 "The machine didn't work very well, so I programmed around it."

		Automation Cartoons - May 13, 2009 "This trade show is dead. Next year we are going to Hannover!"

		Automation Cartoons - May 6, 2009 "He's a Field Tech brought in to fix the nano controller."

		Automation Cartoons - April 29, 2009 "I think you misunderstood me when I said I wanted our factory to go all green."

		Automation Cartoons - April 22, 2009 "This is not what I had in mind when I said that a couple of robot arms would increase productivity." This caption was submitted by Nelson Gil of ENGEE Consulting Ltd.

		Automation Cartoons - April 15, 2009 "I think it's time we integrate our power generation system with our automation system."

		Automation Cartoons - April 8, 2009 "Check our our latest robot, the $6 Million Man. Since he dates back to the 70s, I got him on Craig's List for only $869.32. I couldn't pass up that deal!"

		Automation Cartoons - April 1, 2009 "I realize our new, automated factory has made your job easier, but can you at least look busy?"

		Automation Cartoons - March 25, 2009 "You were supposed to build a robot top increase throughput, Barnes." "Yeah Boss, but my EBOT3000 will do pick and place, microwave my lunch and keep the crew in line."

		Automation Cartoons - March 18, 2009 "Word around the plant is that your promotion has gone to your head."

		Automation Cartoons - March 11, 2009 "That story about the knight slaying the dragon was alright. Now can we discuss the GiantDragon CSGS15BC23 camera with UV and IR?"

		Automation Cartoons - March 4, 2009 Nuke Power 4U "Windows has stopped responding. Click OK." "Sir, I suggest simply hitting CTRL-ALT-DELETE. That should solve your problem."

		Automation Cartoons - February 25, 2009 "We decided it would be best if you handle our plant's network security, while Bruno here will be in charge of the physical part."

		Automation Cartoons - February 18, 2009 "Yes, automation and control engineers are in demand. But this isn't a pro sports team, so we are unable to meet your $20 million asking price."

		Automation Cartoons - February 11, 2009 "Your father is an engineer, dear. It may not look like it, but he is having fun."

		Automation Cartoons - February 4, 2009 "I designed a program that allows me to run the entire plant from my computer. By the way, how's the weather back there?"

		Automation Cartoons - January 28, 2009 "...and that, in simple terms, is my idea on how to increase factory optimization. Any questions?"

		Automation Cartoons - January 21, 2009 Automation.com is excited to announce that we have contracted a freelance cartoonist to create cartoons specifically for automation professionals. A new cartoon will be featured each week in our Automation Weekly e-newsletters.

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