Building flexible solutions for smart manufacturing

Helmes develops custom software for manufacturing companies in diverse sectors. We build manufacturing planning systems, production workflow platforms, ERP integrations, data solutions, and traceability tools that help optimise operations from production to delivery, improving efficiency and sustainability. 

15+
years of experience
10+
projects delivered

Manufacturing software for real business needs

In manufacturing, one size rarely fits all. At Helmes, we help organisations improve efficiency and decision-making with custom platforms built around actual production and operational workflows. We connect fragmented systems and data into reliable digital ecosystems that deliver immediate value and create strong foundations for automation and AI adoption.

17%
of manufacturing companies in the EU used AI in 2025

The next phase of manufacturing digitalisation

Manufacturing is entering a new phase of digital transformation shaped by advanced manufacturing and the Industry 5.0 vision of a more sustainable, resilient, and human-centric industry. AI has the potential to accelerate this shift, yet only 17% of manufacturing companies in the EU used AI in 2025, compared to 20% across all sectors.

Software solutions for manufacturing

Manufacturing execution systems and production platforms

Custom MES and production workflow platforms for managing shop-floor processes, work orders, production tracking, and process control.

Manufacturing planning and scheduling software

Custom software for managing capacity, machine workloads, materials, orders, and changing production priorities.

Real-time manufacturing data and reporting solutions

Dashboards, data visualisation, and reporting tools that turn ERP, SCADA, production, quality, and logistics data into actionable operational insights.

Quality management and production control systems

Digital quality workflows, inspection tools, non-conformance handling, audit trails, and reporting for production control.

Supply chain, logistics and material tracking solutions

Systems for managing material availability, stock visibility, transportation planning, warehouse flows, and production-related logistics.

ERP implementation, modernisation and integration

ERP services that connect finance, logistics, production, warehouse, quality, and reporting processes across locations and business units.

Traceability and regulatory compliance systems

Digital workflows for tracking material origins and supplier data, documenting production history, and supporting compliance requirements such as EUDR.

Product data management and Digital Product Passport readiness

Platforms for structuring product, lifecycle, and sustainability information to support reporting, data sharing, and future Digital Product Passport requirements.
€2.5T
value added by EU manufacturing in 2023, equal to 23.1% of the EU business economy

Better traceability starts with better data

New regulations and emerging requirements such as the Digital Product Passport are raising expectations for traceability, supplier information, and product sustainability data. This highlights the need for smart, connected manufacturing systems based on strong data foundations – exactly the kind Helmes helps our clients build.

Case studies fromthe manufacturing sector

Standardisation portal for Airbus

Helmes built a customised project management portal for Airbus that centralises documentation, reporting, and budget planning, helping global teams manage standardisation projects more efficiently and reduce manual work.

9/10 user feedback
Used worldwide

Digital certificates for aerospace

Helmes built Cert-Trace®, a web platform that helps aerospace companies replace paper-based quality certifications with secure digital documents, improving efficiency, simplifying compliance, and enabling seamless data exchange across supply chains.

Secure digital certificates
Blockchain secure

Modernising retail operations across Europe

Helmes partnered with Kurt König Group to digitise sales, customer management, and internal operations, helping unify business processes, enable digital sales channels, and support scalable growth across four countries.

12K+ customers
Used in 4 countries

Why manufacturing companies choose Helmes

Whether it’s a production scheduling platform, ERP modernisation project or a supply chain visibility solution, you can rely on us to deliver. We invest in our people to ensure continuity, deep domain expertise and reliable delivery for manufacturing companies operating in business-critical, data-heavy environments.

A proven track record in…

  • …manufacturing planning, ERP implementation, production scheduling, logistics, traceability, and real-time reporting solutions  
  • Strong integration expertise across ERP, SAP, Oracle, production, logistics, quality, warehouse, SCADA, and business intelligence systems  
  • Long-term delivery teams that have worked together for 5+ years on manufacturing-sector projects 

Specialised experts in…

  • Flexible collaboration models, from dedicated product teams to hybrid teams and consulting 

Get in touch with
our experts in manufacturing solutions

Manufacturing software projects often involve multiple systems, operational constraints, and long-term process changes. Whether you’re modernising ERP systems, improving traceability, or building new production platforms, our experts can help you evaluate options and define the right next steps.
Aidas Vagonis
Partner
Viesturs Bulāns
Partner
Julia Mozberg
Partner

You will be in good hands

Our customers consistently rate us as the best external software development partner. We achieve this through long-term collaboration, stable delivery teams, and deep domain knowledge.

Trusted by leading organisations across enterprise, government, and regulated industries, we support clients through development centres in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, with additional offices in Switzerland, Germany, India, Nigeria, the USA, and Uruguay. 

70+
Net Promoter Score
1500+
experts across the world
650+
projects completed
150%
efficiency improvement
20
locations

Frequently asked questions

Still have questions? Get in touch with our manufacturing software experts to discuss your needs and next steps.

Can Helmes modernise legacy manufacturing systems?

Yes. We modernise legacy systems through a gradual, controlled approach that improves performance and scalability while keeping critical operations running.

Do you integrate ERP, MES, SCADA, warehouse, and shop-floor systems?

Yes. We build secure integrations between ERP, MES, SCADA, warehouse, logistics, quality, production, and business intelligence systems.

Do you help manufacturers implement AI solutions?

Yes. We help build the data foundations, integrations, and applications needed for successful AI adoption in areas such as production planning, forecasting, predictive maintenance, quality control, and resource optimisation. 

Can you help manufacturers prepare for the Digital Product Passport requirements?

Yes. We can help connect the product and sustainability data across systems to support Digital Product Passport readiness and improve traceability and reporting

How do you support cybersecurity in connected manufacturing environments?

We design secure, resilient software architectures for connected manufacturing systems, helping protect data flows between ERP, MES, SCADA, cloud platforms, production systems, and business applications.

How does cooperation typically start?

Usually with a discovery discussion where we analyse your current systems and define the best approach to move forward.