How to Build Smarter

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How to Build Smarter

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RooBee One 3D Printer

This series shows how manufacturers in additive, box build, and industrial assembly can digitize operations using the tools and workforce they already have. Complex builds demand precision—wrong torque, a misplaced part, or wiring errors can cause rework or failure.

 

Join Steve Wishau, Head of Product at PICO, as he demonstrates how to tackle these challenges through the assembly of a RooBee One, an open-source SLA DLP Aluminum Frame 3D Printer. This desktop printer has over 100 screws of various sizes, all requiring different torque values, complex electric wiring, and specific sequences, and the original work instructions are provided to you as a bill of materials in PDF format. Follow along to see in real time how implementing digital work instructions and connecting tools helps error-proof this complex assembly. Let's build smarter, together!

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Welcome to the How to Build Smarter series! Join us in this 5-part series where we'll explore what good vs. bad work instructions look like, how to organize complex product workflows, how smart tool integrations error-proof assembly operations, and the importance of having a traceability tool to trace data across the shop floor.

🔹Download the guide to error-proofing industrial equipment assembly

 

Episode 1

Good vs. Bad Work Instructions

Avoid disruption caused by bad work instructions! In this episode, we break down the fundamentals of effective work instructions for complex box builds, additive machines, and industrial equipment. Learn how digital work instructions prevent misinterpretations, improve efficiency, and reduce the learning curve for new operators.

🔹Download the guide to writing effective work instructions.

 

Episode 2

Managing Product Workflows for Complex Assemblies

Scaling the production of industrial equipment, additive machines, and box builds means managing multiple product families, configurations, and process variants. In this episode, we explore how digital workflows help manufacturers streamline production, reduce errors, and handle engineering changes with ease.

🔹Watch a demo to learn more about our product workflow tool

 

Episode 3

From Manual Tool Actions to Integrated Error-Proofing

Integrating smart tools with digital work instructions is critical to error-proofing complex assemblies. This episode explores how connected tools—DC torque tools, barcode scanners, and vision systems—eliminate common assembly errors in box builds, industrial equipment, and additive manufacturing. 

🔹Visit our Device Library to see all 200+ no-code tool integrations

 

Episode 4

Integrating Existing Hardware with Factory Software

Error-proofing doesn't require expensive new tools! In this episode, you will learn how to integrate existing shop floor tools—even non-IoT-enabled ones—into a connected factory workflow for better efficiency, traceability, and mistake-proofing. 

🔹Watch a demo of how to integrate a smart torque tool in PICO

 

Episode 5

The Role of Traceability in Assembly Manufacturing

Proving that the final product meets quality standards is extremely difficult without a traceability system. In this episode, we break down how traceability ensures compliance, improves quality, and speeds up root-cause analysis when issues arise. You'll see how easy it is to determine if the parts are "good", by reviewing all build data contextualized to a part, process, and operator.

🔹Download the checklist to implementing traceability

 

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Watch the series and download our guide to error-proofing industrial equipment assembly. These tools will help you to:
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Additional resources

Get advanced tips on creating digital worker guidance

Watch our webinar with Becca Resnik from Translations by Becca to learn advanced strategies for building the best possible worker guidance.

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Take a tour of our device library

See for yourself how easy it is to connect your tools to PICO in this interactive self-guided tour. 

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Learn how to leverage IoT factory tools for error-proofing

Read the blog to learn the basics of creating a holistic error-proofing solutions using digital factory tools.

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Explore traceability at your own pace

Take a self-guided tour of PICO's traceability feature. See how build data is instantly available by searching a serial number, part number, or work order.

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Step into the future of factory operations with Pico MES. Start your journey toward a more efficient, error-proof factory floor today.

 

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