As we celebrate Labor Day, PDES, Inc. recognizes the contributions of American workers whose skill, dedication, and ingenuity have helped build our nation and keep its industries moving forward. The American workforce and tools have changed dramatically over the generations. Manufacturing has evolved from largely manual processes to highly connected, digital environments in which people, […]

How can a true digital thread be achieved across design, manufacturing, inspection, and lifecycle support? PDES, Inc.’s Persistent ID (PID) Project is addressing this issue by advancing STEP AP242 as the authoritative carrier of Persistent IDs in enabling seamless traceability across engineering domains. A robust digital thread requires that every feature, tolerance, datum, and operational element […]

As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding on July 4, 2026, we reflect on the principles that have guided the United States for two and a half centuries. The United States celebrates its birth not on the date peace was secured through the Treaty of Paris, but on the signing of the […]