Stepping into a new VP or Director of Operations role can feel like you're suddenly off to the races without even warming up. 🏁 So, how do you get that digital transformation engine started without blowing a gasket? 🏎️ Join PICO & Axiom Manufacturing Systems on June 4th as

Angelo Menotti, Head of Quality at Lithos Energy, transitioned from time-consuming manual quality documentation to real-time digital traceability with PICO to simplify the customer build book assembly process. Now, he can: ✔️ Pull complete product build histories instantly with

Big time growth = big time hiring spree? Not so fast. 🛑 Lean manufacturing consultant Matthew Rassi joined Bryan Bauw last month for a candid conversation on how modern digital tools can support lean principles on the factory floor. Watch the full talk ▶️

Traceability isn’t just a compliance checkbox. ☑️ It’s a foundation for smarter operations. 🧠 Pollington Machine Tool, a family-run manufacturer in Michigan, transformed its shop floor with connected tools, digital work instructions, and layered quality checks—proving size

💡 Eliminating human errors from manufacturing industrial applications can be done with your existing tools and people. Let us show you how: bit.ly/3R40LYU

Achieving high quality standards in manufacturing isn't easy, especially when you're growing fast! That's why we're so incredibly proud of Lithos Energy and their journey to ISO 9001 certification! 🏅 Lithos partnered with PICO to transform their operations, saying goodbye to

Consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark just announced a five-year, $2 billion investment to expand its U.S. manufacturing capacity. 🏭 This isn't just about building more stuff; it's a huge step forward for the future of manufacturing right here at home! Kimberly-Clark is citing a

Top tech firms are reshaping their manufacturing strategies in response to rising tariffs and shifting trade policies. Apple, Nvidia, IBM, and TSMC have announced significant investments aimed at expanding U.S.-based production. 🔹 Apple committed $500B over five years to

.Lithos Energy achieved something amazing: they went from manual data to ISO 9001 certification in just 6 months! 🎊 Talk about fast-tracking quality! ⏩ Want to learn their secrets and apply them to your own operations? Join us for a special webinar with ASSEMBLY on June

Lean principles + digital tools = a powerhouse combination for manufacturers. ⚡️ Here are 3 key ways they work together: ✅ Enable Data-driven improvements ✅ Provide Real-time visibility ✅ Streamline processes Bryan Bauw explains how integrating data capture transforms

Things that take longer than 1 day: 🎸 Learning to play guitar 🧹 Getting a teenager to clean their room 🐈 Teaching a cat any trick Things that DON'T take longer than a day: 🦾 Digitizing your shop floor

If you're evaluating ways to improve quality, reduce rework, or justify digital upgrades on your factory floor — PICO has a set of free tools built specifically for manufacturing teams ⬇️ 🆓 Traceability Checklist bit.ly/4izmeor 🆓 Guide to Writing Effective Work

🔎 PICO is on the hunt for a Senior Data Engineer to lead our data initiatives and drive the development of data-driven solutions that enhance our MES offerings. Love simplifying complexity? Join us! More info: bit.ly/43wpITZ

🛑 Stopping major manufacturing process issues in their tracks means it's time for a DJ Poka-Yoke track! 🎶🎤🎧 Production line's got issues, stackin' up like paper cuts, Death by a thousand cuts, yo Rework's crazy, scrap is high, quality's a messy scene Delays are buildin' up,

Happy Father's Day to all the silly joke telling, let you cry on their shoulder, help you fix everything dads out there! You're the best. If you've got a dad joke of your own, we'd love to hear it!

🛩️ Airlines and major manufacturers of airplanes and their thousands of components are facing a vital challenge: how do we inspire and attract more young people to join this incredible field? Boosting their ranks with fresh talent is key to keeping our industries strong and

🎳 It's time for bowling metaphors from lean manufacturing consultant Matthew Rassi! For real, though, we love this example of how manufacturing benefits from standardized work instructions! We might go so far as to say it's a STRRRRIIIIKKKE!

Torque errors are a leading cause of rework, scrap, and audit failures. If you're still relying on manual torque checks or inconsistent tooling, it’s time for a smarter approach. 🧠 🔧 See how ASGJergens' X-PAQ system and PICO work together to: • Eliminate fastening

💡Good ideas shouldn't stay hidden. Our CEO Ryan Kuhlenbeck went on the Tech Talks Daily Podcast with Neil C. Hughes to share how smaller suppliers often drive some of the smartest innovations for OEMs, plus a whole lot more. Listen to the full episode here:

☀️ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐎! 🌴 We asked our team: “What’s your favorite thing about summer?” From beach days to backyard BBQs, here’s how our crew makes the most of the sunshine. 🍉 Watch the video to feel the summer energy and get to know the people behind