SCADA MES Integration: How to Unify Manual and Automated Processes

 

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Join our webinar to learn more about unifying processes through SCADA MES integration

SCADA MES integration is critical for manufacturers operating in mixed-mode environments, where some processes are fully automated, and others rely on skilled operators. Traditional SCADA and HMI systems, such as Ignition by Inductive Automation, connect beautifully to machines and PLCs, but they fall short when it comes to human-driven actions like manual assembly, inspections, and work instruction compliance.

That’s where a modular MES comes in. PICO doesn't compete with Ignition - we extend it. Watch this quick video to hear more. 

Join Steve Wishau, Head of Product at Pico MES, for a live walkthrough of how SCADA MES integration can help you unify data from people and machines on a single platform. 

 

What you'll learn about SCADA MES integration:

  • Where SCADA systems end, and where MES begins
  • How an MES captures the human side of production
  • Why integrating SCADA with MES unlocks full traceability and accountability

Plus: Get an inside look at PICO's new machine connectivity feature, which allows you to trigger machine actions, read/write PLC data, and subscribe to real-time machine status checks, while keeping manual and automated operations fully synchronized. 

If you're running both CNCs and manual stations on your shop floor, this webinar will show you how to close the loop, without overhauling your systems.

 

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Who Should Attend:

This session is built for manufacturers who operate in mixed-mode environments—where automation and manual assembly happen side by side. You’ll get the most value if:

  • Your business includes both machine-based processes (e.g. CNCs, test stands) and manual stations where operators assemble, inspect, or validate parts.
  • You're struggling to connect human actions to machine data in your reporting or traceability workflows.
  • You're using Ignition by Inductive Automation, or planning to implement it, and want to understand how MES can extend its capabilities.
  • You're responsible for quality, operations, or continuous improvement and need full visibility across both manual and automated steps.

Not a fit: If your facility is fully automated with no operator-driven processes, this session likely won't be relevant.

 

About the speaker

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Steve Wishau | Head of Product, PICO

Steve heads the product team - as a prior PICO user, he monitors the PICO platform roadmap so manufacturers have everything they need to run efficiently and scale effectively. With a wide range of experience covering aerospace, 3D printing, renewable energy, and medical device industries, Steve brings a full toolbox to the internal team and to Pico's customers. Born and raised in southeastern Wisconsin, Steve holds a B.S. Engineering Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

FAQs on SCADA MES integration

What is SCADA MES integration?

It’s the process of connecting your machine-level automation (SCADA) with your factory execution workflows in a manufacturing execution system (MES). The goal is to unify data from both people and machines into one system without gaps.

Can Pico MES integrate with Ignition SCADA?

Yes. PICO connects directly with Ignition via APIs, allowing you to trigger and monitor machine behavior while capturing operator activity and traceability data, all in sync.

Do I need to rip out my SCADA system to use MES?

Not at all. SCADA and MES are complementary. A modular MES like PICO integrates with what you already have, extending its reach to manual processes without overhauling your systems.