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What if MES were fully natively integrated into an end-to-end suite across the product and production lifecycle? For years, industry analysts have remarked that Siemens had acquired all the pieces—if only they could put them together. We recently had a briefing that focused on the MES, Opcenter, and the progress made toward the end-to-end goal:…
Can a discrete manufacturer get data from each tool, line, or piece of equipment into an MES and start using it in hours rather than weeks or months? PICO MES was founded to do that, and its Pico MES/IIoT software is now connected and in use at large, medium, and small manufacturers in automotive, aerospace,…
Recently, we attended Realize LIVE 2025 events in both Detroit and Amsterdam. During these events, Siemens presented a clear and cohesive vision for helping customers manage increasing product complexity through digital transformation. This vision incorporates AI, cloud technology, a comprehensive digital twin, and an industry-tailored digital threads. Across multiple presentations, starting with the vision shared…
We recently had the opportunity to speak with Denis Morais and Greg Goulanian from SSI. SSI offers specialized solutions for the design, engineering, construction, and maintenance of shipbuilding projects. We’ve known SSI for years and realized that their strategy had shifted so felt it was time for an update. Who Are They? SSI focuses…
Introducing the Topic We’ve been researching make-to-order (MTO) and engineer-to-order (ETO) approaches for over two decades and we’ve witnessed continued growth in product customization. We’ve also watched configuration approaches and technologies evolve. Two things have been consistent over time: Configured products are compelling for customers Configuring and making products to order is challenging for manufacturers…
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