Otto Mation Comic Series
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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.
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SEER Robotics Brings ‘All Robots, One Platform’ Vision and AMRs to MODEX 2026
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Case Study
Case Study: Schneider Electric Demonstrates How AI-Powered, Open Software Defined Automation Transforms Green Hydrogen With Microsoft
AI‑driven engineering, open automation and edge intelligence unlock a fast, future‑ready path out of legacy systems. -
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Industry Product
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HANNOVER MESSE is positioning the industrial application of artificial intelligence at the center of industrial policy considerations in Germany and Europe. -
Industry Product
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SafetyChain Software just introduced three new capabilities designed to close those gaps and strengthen real‑time execution on the plant floor. -
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BitFlow Frame Grabber Selected by NASA for Space Radiation Testing of InGaAs Infrared Camera
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Robot Density Surges in Europe, Asia and Americas
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Industry Product
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Mouser Electronics Explores How Artificial Intelligence Shapes Everyday Technologies and Experiences
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Industry Product
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Hilscher has expanded support for its netX 90 multiprotocol communication processor, now also including the CiA 402 drive profile. -
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How Smart Roasting Automation Scaled Quality and Cut Emissions for Fresh Roasted Coffee
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Industry Product
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ABB Robotics to Showcase Next-Generation Automation and Digital Solutions at MACH 2026
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