Digitize the Shop Floor in Less than 1 Day

Want to digitize fast without a full MES implementation? Use PICO to connect people, tools, and machines for instant error-proofing.

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Digital vs. paper work instructions showing PICO as the better option

20,000

workflows digitized

3,300

devices integrated

1,200

workstations connected

Integrated with Hundreds of Smart IOT Tools and Devices for Instant Error-Proofing 

Ingersoll Rand
Zebra
Keyence
Kolver
Makita
ASG
Detect-It
Tohnichi
Overview
Telesis
Proglove
Zemarc
BlueStar
Cleco
Zeltwanger
Axiom
Industry 4.0
Tykma Electrox
Akira Seiki
Haeger
Hioki
Hurco
Mazak
National Instruments
Alliance Solutions Group
Enterprise Minnesota

Start Here: See How PICO Error-Proofs Manual Assemblies

 

A Modular MES That's Built for Companies of All Sizes and Needs

01

Unify data collection from every tool

On a shop floor that uses hundreds of different tools, isolating data by tool brand or workstation causes blind spots. PICO connects to your barcode scanners, torque tools, PLCs, and vision systems—no matter the brand. Feed tool data directly into your digital work instructions and build an audit trail in real time. Device integrations are 100% free for PICO customers. 

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Pico MES Connected Tools
02

Enforce standard work with visual operator guidance

In high-mix, low-volume environments with a lot of product variation, consistency can be difficult to maintain without standard work. Whether you're assembling industrial equipment or complex electronics, PICO's digital work instructions provide step-by-step operator guidance with layered content, colorful images, and built-in error-proofing so every build meets the same quality standard, regardless of who’s on shift.

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Frontline worker relies on Pico MES for visual worker guidance
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Gain real-time visibility on the shop floor

  • "Am I winning or losing today?"
  • "Are my operators consistently hitting their production targets?
  • "Can I isolate my errors to who built the product and why?" 

Arm the operations team with quick insights into throughput, yield, and operator performance. Enable them to respond to issues as they happen. 

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Pico MES's Visual Factory with TV view
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Integrate with ERP, PLM, QMS, and Other Business Systems

PICO was built to fit into your tech stack—not replace it. Whether you're running NetSuite, Odoo, or using SCADA platforms like Ignition, PICO connects easily to sync data between the shop floor and business systems. Connecting with existing technology infrastructure is where our customers realize the most ROI. 

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Pico MES connects to a variety of business systems

Trusted by manufacturers of all sizes

See how we support small manufacturers, mid-sized manufacturers, and enterprise teams with modular features designed for flexibility and fast adoption.

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Excellent integration capabilities and customer support

The PICO team is excellent—skilled at integrating with a wide range of systems and always ready to support new developments at our facility.

Martin G.

Quality Manager

Easy set-up, helpful training tools

Easy to set up electronic work instructions. The training and webinars show my students what "good work instructions" look like.

Paul C.

Instructor

Compatible and easy to deploy

Extremely compatible with fast-paced prototype and production workflows thanks to its ease of editing and deployment of stations and quality controls.

Elliot H.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

A truly amazing team

Pico has assembled an amazing team full of professionals. Their customer service has made every step towards error-proofing much easier. The data that Pico helps collect makes everyone better.

Ted T.

Production Manager

Easy set up and maintenance

It's been informative and encouraging to see the abilities that PICO can provide. Each station was generally not difficult to set up and once they were set up, I didn't have to do much to maintain them.

George F.

Manufacturing Engineer

Ease of set-up and deployment

The learning curve was rather rapid, we set up several products quickly and we were able to edit "on-the fly", and immediately release the updates. We reduced redundant data capturing from our previous process methods and data tools. 

Matt B.

Production Manager

Simple user interface

I like the simple user interface- it's easy to read and understand for new users.

Caleb M.

End of Line Test Technician/Team Lead

Speedy deployment & easy to create work instructions

Fast deployment; the support group is quick to respond to customization concerns. Easy to create new work instructions and formatting is far superior to anything else we have used.

Demi C.

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Smooth integration & fantastic customer service

Quick and easy to setup and expand, with the ability to integrate with multiple systems and equipment. Fantastic customer service - always get a response within 24 hrs, usually within a few minutes.

Michael H.

Manufacturing Engineer

Saves $$ on repairs and re-works

PICO allows our assembly operators to have the needed pictures & details to consistently build good product. Each detailed "work instruction" allows our builders to assemble product that they might have never built before with no additional help.  PICO has saved us lots of money in remakes and reworks.

Joe E.

Assembly Engineer

Effective user interface and smart tools integration

I love the user interface and how easy it is to connect 3rd party smart tools. The change control feature makes it easy for me to oversee and track changes across the team.

Gabe A.

Manufacturing Engineer

Fast, efficient onboarding

We utilized PICO to capture production processes and organizational knowledge, implementing faster, more efficient onboarding. Customer support has been exceptional.

Jeremy R.

Quality Process Improvement Manager

Amazing capabilities for a small price

Incredibly powerful with minimal impact on cost.

Raakesh B.

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Flexibility and Support

I can not imagine another MES that is as flexible to meet our needs. I have enjoyed working with Pico MES and the Pico team.

Talen G.

Program Manager

Dramatic Production Floor Improvement

Very versatile tool that has many applications that our company is still learning all the ways we can use it. Can't say enough good things about Pico as a company and the great crew they have put together around this software. They are a pleasure to work with.

Greg W.

Process Improvement Engineer

Good MES, very helpful

Once set up, it is very helpful in use of construction of parts and keeping track of quality, especially after allowing the taking of pictures. The steps and tools are also very helpful.

Donald W.

Integrations Engineer

Pico is a must have!

Our experience with Pico has been great. Communication with the staff is exceptional.

Chris S.

Manufacturing Engineer

Simple and Easy to use MES

Loved it. Definitely would recommend to any manufacturing company that wants to go digital.

Trevor O.

Manufacturing Engineer

PICO MES

Overall, I am very happy with PICO. I am not an everyday user, but it has accomplished what we wanted it to do at our plant and we are planning further implementation in the future.

Jarrett H.

Quality Engineer

Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturer

Overall, my experience with Pico MES has been outstanding. The team is very knowledgeable and responsive. We have asked Pico to expand their product offering to accommodate our needs and, so far, we have not had a request that Pico MES could not find a solution for.

Cody C.

Tool Crib Manager

Repeatability and consistency

Pico software has performed great in all areas we have implemented. All operators that have used and interacted with Pico love it. We could not continue with our planned growth as a company without getting our processes documented.

Ben M.

Manufacturing Engineer

Great entry point

Intuitive system with a modular platform. The cost to get in is very reasonable for small companies.

Glenn H.

Director of Process Development

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