Bryan Bauw

CEO, Pico MES and Adjunct Professor, UNA

October 28-30, 2026Oakland University, Rochester, MI

About Bryan

Bryan Bauw is CEO of Pico MES, a software startup that helps manufacturers improve their productivity. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of North Alabama and a Strategic Advisor to venture-backed manufacturing startups. Bryan has over two decades of experience leading advanced manufacturing teams and product development in high-growth businesses, startups and VCs investments. Prior to joining Pico MES, Bryan was Head of Manufacturing and Partner at Prime Movers Lab, Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Technology and General Manager at Collins Aerospace and held various manufacturing and business roles at GKN Aerospace. Bryan has a Master's and Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Conference Sessions

Conference SessionIntermediate60 min

From Standard Work to Scalable Smart Manufacturing: Making Data and AI Work in Assembly Operations

Digital tools stall when standard work and operators are disconnected. The idea only matters if it survives real equipment, operators, data quality, and production pressure. Bryan Bauw uses "From Standard Work to Scalable Smart Manufacturing: Making Data and AI Work in Assembly Operations" to show how MES, real-time data, and AI can scale assembly improvements without losing the human workflow they are meant to support.

Topic: Advanced Manufacturing and Industry 4.0
Time: Oct 29, 2026, 11:15 AM
Room: Room D