PICO for Small Businesses and Startups 

Error-proofing capabilities that are easy to implement and manage by small teams

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Demi Coe at LI-COR Environmental

“We are not a large company. Finding digital work instructions that were affordable and robust was the deciding factor to go with PICO."

 

Demi Coe

Continuous Improvement Engineer

LI-COR Environmental

Solving Your Biggest Manufacturing Challenges

Eliminate tribal knowledge

Document every process with step-by-step visual work instructions. Easier and quicker to create than PowerPoint.

 

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Faster operator training

Onboard new operators 50% faster with intuitive worker guidance.
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Date is secure in the cloud and on-premise

PICO is SOC 2 and ITAR compliant and operates in strict IT environments.

 

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Full traceability for quality assurance

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

 

 

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Digitizing For The First Time?

We know that small businesses and startups don’t have the same resources as big companies. With PICO, you can digitize your work instructions and migrate from paper in hours, not months—all without an IT team.

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Features That Empower Small Manufacturers

Digital Work Instructions

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

Visual Operator Guidance

Guide frontline operators through complex assembly processes with visual instructions, reducing training time, defects, and scrap. 

Revision and Deployment Management

Manage changes and implement approvals for all your process revisions. Choose when changes go live and who needs to approve them.

End-to-End Traceability

See complete build histories and which parts have been used where to help troubleshoot quality issues fast.

Responsive Customer Support

All your questions answered via our online Resource Center. Email support is friendly and responsive. 

"Operators can rotate jobs and start building products more quickly. My confidence in their work has also improved."

Eliminating human errors is now automated and routine for kitchen equipment manufacturer, Winston Industries. Learn how they digitized over 770 processes. 

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Built for Factories of All Sizes

Explore How We Help Mid-Sized and Enterprise Manufacturers Alike

Mid-Sized Manufacturers

Growing manufacturers with multiple sites, focused on systematically reducing errors and improving traceability. 
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Enterprise Manufacturers

A Flexible MES designed for enterprise manufacturing. Standardize workflows, ensure full traceability, and seamlessly integrate with existing systems.
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Ready to Leave Paper Travelers Behind?

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.

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Ditch the paper travelers and digitize your assembly with PICO

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

 

 

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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)

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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)

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Enterprise

 

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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

 

 

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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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