PICO for Mid-Sized Manufacturers

Modernize the shop floor to improve operator efficiency and manufacturing output

Matt Ballway at Blink Charging

“Very easy to deploy PICO across multiple sites with dozens of users. We immediately reduced redundant data captured from our previous processes and software tools. 

 

Matt Ballway

Engineering Manager

Blink Charging

Solving Your Biggest Manufacturing Challenges

Streamlined data collection

Automatically capture production data from smart IoT tools - no more paper operations and guesswork.

 

Connected manufacturing ecosystem

Easily integrate with ERP, PLM, BI tools and more to unify data and workflows across your operations.

Enterprise-grade security, fully on-premise

PICO is SOC 2 and ITAR compliant; data stays within your firewall.

End-to-end traceability

Gain full visibility into your production process including operator, station and part history.

 

 

Why Mid-Sized Manufacturers Choose PICO

PICO is designed for seamless deployment, allowing manufacturers to implement error-proofing and digital workflows in hours, not months—without needing a costly rip-and-replace approach. It integrates effortlessly with existing business systems, including ERP, PLM, and BI tools, as well as over 200 smart devices, ensuring a fully connected and automated production environment. 

Mid-sized assembly manufacturers rely on Pico MES

Features That Empower Mid-sized Manufacturers

Digital Work Instructions

Like PowerPoint, but better. Digital work instructions make operator onboarding a breeze and require little interaction for more seasoned operators.

Bill of Materials

Add visual BOM tables to work instructions to make it easy for operators to find what they need.

Visual Factory

A blueprint view of your factory gives a holistic view of real-time station activity and statuses.

200+ Device Integrations

Find commercially available shop floor tools in our library of connected devices.  Integrations are plug-and-play and free of charge for customers. 

Amazing Customer Support

Our existing customers will tell you that our customer support is a big differentiator. Get answers fast! In addition to email, gain access to customer support via Slack and Teams. 

"PICO starts paying for itself right out of the box. There is an immediate value-add with automated data collection and worker guidance."

Morryde International is a manufacturer of suspension systems and aftermarket products for recreational vehicles (RV). With over 1,000 employees across 13 sites, they implemented PICO for worker guidance, error-proofing, and automated torque data collection. 

Morryde recreational vehicle
Built for Factories of All Sizes

Explore How We Help Small and Enterprise Manufacturers Alike

Small Businesses & Startups

Error-proofing designed for small businesses. Affordable, easy to use, and scalable. Digitize your shop floor in hours—no IT team required.  

Enterprise Manufacturers

A Flexible MES designed for enterprise manufacturing. Standardize workflows, ensure full traceability, and seamlessly integrate with existing systems

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PICO isn't like legacy enterprise software systems that take 2 years and millions of dollars to implement. This isn't another 'project' that overburdens your team. Designed for small teams to handle, immediate ROI, and maximum productivity.

Operators use PICO to assemble parts free of defects

Plans and Pricing

Basic

 

Free

 

For factories looking to capture tribal knowledge and standardize work across up to 10 stations

 

Includes:

  • Digital work instruction suite of tools
  • Interactive operator guidance
  • Automated collection and organization of build data

 

 

Essential

 

$100 per user per month OR $1000 per site per month

For factories producing mission-critical products that require traceability and certification

 

Everything in Basic, plus:

  • Traced data through barcode scanners
  • Built-in analytics reporting
  • Customizable dashboards
  • Advanced product configuration
  • Optional premium support for $1000/month
  • Optional local deployment*

*Requires purchase of PICO server (one-time charge of $495)

Best Value

Professional

 

$100 per connected station per month + price of Essential tier 

For growing factories looking to dramatically improve operations through error-proofing and continuous improvement tools

Everything in Essential, plus:

  • 200+ no-code tool and machine integrations for error-proofed processes
  • Optional premium support for $1000/month
  • Hybrid cloud-local deployment*

 

 

 

 

 

*Requires purchase of PICO server (one-time charge of $495)

Enterprise

 

Contact us for pricing

 

For factories with unique system requirements wanting customized features and functionality

 

Includes:

  • Custom machine and tool integrations
  • Multi-site support
  • Direct SQL access
  • Integrations with ERP, PLM, etc.
  • Premium support options

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I try Pico MES before committing to a long-term contract?

Yes! We offer a free version for cloud-based work instructions, and most of our plans don't require long-term contracts. Contact us to discuss which plan is the best fit for you. 

Can Pico MES integrate with my existing ERP, PLM, or other enterprise systems?

Yes. Pico MES is designed to integrate seamlessly with major ERP platforms like SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and your other important business systems. Our open API enables easy connectivity with your existing tech stack, including business intelligence tools, PLCs, barcode scanners, and IoT devices—making Pico MES a flexible addition to your digital transformation strategy.

How long does it take to implement Pico MES on a factory floor?

Unlike traditional MES systems that can take several years to deploy, Pico MES can be implemented in just a few days, with complete rollout across departments or facilities in only a few weeks. Our lightweight, modular architecture and plug-and-play edge devices guarantee a fast, scalable, and low-risk deployment—perfect for multi-site enterprise operations.

Does Pico MES replace our existing MES?

Not necessarily. Many enterprise customers use PICO alongside their current systems to solve specific pain points (like tool integration or operator guidance), then expand over time.

Gain access to hundreds of solutions from a single platform

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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