Digital solutions built for the complexity of manufacturing
Helmes develops custom software for manufacturing companies, including production planning systems, digital workflows, ERP integrations, industrial data solutions and connected products. Our solutions help manufacturers streamline operations, improve efficiency and connect processes from production to delivery.
Connecting manufacturing systems and data
Helmes has experience in production scheduling, material logistics, multi-country SAP implementations and industrial software. We connect manufacturing and business systems to improve data availability, material traceability and reporting.
With the EU Digital Product Passport introducing requirements for sharing product information, including materials and sustainability data, this expertise helps manufacturers prepare their existing systems to collect, manage and exchange the required information.
of surveyed manufacturers cite unclear use cases or unproven value as AI adoption barriers
Finding where AI delivers business value
Helmes helps manufacturers move from AI ideas to prioritised business cases. Our AI Value Scan service assesses processes, identifies potential applications and evaluates their business value and feasibility.
For a manufacturing client, Helmes assessed 14 potential AI use cases, prioritised four based on their business value and developed a 90-day action plan for implementation.
Manufacturing expertise across business-critical operations
Manufacturing systems often handle business-critical processes and sensitive operational data. While we cannot disclose every client name, we help these companies improve production planning, connect business systems, manage material flows and make better use of operational data.
Production scheduling and material traceability
For a global forest and paper manufacturer, Helmes develops software for production scheduling, logistics planning and material tracking. The work also includes solution architecture for EUDR compliance, tracing materials from raw resources to finished products.
Helmes expertise:
- Regulatory compliance and material traceability
- Logistics planning and integration
- Materials requirements planning (MRP)
- Manufacturing planning and optimization, including production machine scheduling
Real-time production monitoring with SCADA
For an engine and powertrain manufacturer, Helmes works with the Ignition SCADA platform and integrates Power BI to visualize manufacturing data. The solution supports real-time production monitoring, reporting and operational decision-making.
Helmes expertise:
- Production reporting and analytics
- Manufacturing data visualization
- Real-time production monitoring and control
- SCADA Ignition platform integration
Custom software for industrial testing and load simulation
For an industrial engineering company, Helmes developed custom software for a railway equipment testing bench. The solution supports dimensional measurements, failure analysis and simulation of mechanical forces and loads on railway bogies and running gear.
Helmes expertise:
- Industrial testing software development
- Mechanical load simulation
- Dimensional measurement and failure analysis
- Railway equipment testing systems
Material logistics for electrical assembly lines
For a global industrial technology company, Helmes helped develop a material logistics application for electrical assembly lines. The solution tracks material availability and provides notifications about missing or delayed components, supporting production planning and resource allocation.
Helmes expertise:
- Real-time material availability monitoring and notifications
- Supply chain and material flow management
- Production planning and resource optimization
- Material logistics application development
Expertise across industries
See how we’ve helped organisations across sectors solve complex digital challenges.
What our clients say
Connecting physical products with digital services
Silen, a manufacturer of soundproof booths for open offices, chose Helmes to develop Silenbooking – a digital solution connecting its physical products with booking, payment and access management services.
This integration of hardware and software allows Silen to respond quickly to customer feedback and continuously improve its products.
Software solutions for manufacturing
Production planning and scheduling software
SAP, ERP and enterprise system integration
Supply chain and material logistics software
Quality management, testing and traceability
Manufacturing data analytics and BI
Connected products and IoT applications
B2B platforms and digital customer services
AI solutions and process automation
Don’t see your solution here?
We’ve developed a wide range of custom software and digital solutions for manufacturing companies. We’re happy to discuss how our experience could support your business, systems and operations.
20+ years of collaboration
Helmes and Kurt König Group have worked together for over two decades, developing business-critical systems across multiple projects. Our collaboration also demonstrates how we support industrial clients beyond their core operations.
Connecting business operations across Europe
Digital sales channels and integrated customer and employee services have helped Kurt König Group streamline operations across four European countries, improve access to business data and support growth without additional locations or staff.
- 12,000+ active customers
- 4 countries
- SAP ERP integration
Creating new business opportunities through digital services
Helmes helped Kurt König Group introduce a digital tool-sharing business model, offering customers round-the-clock access to construction tools and equipment. The service later expanded into a marketplace, creating new opportunities for rental partners and supporting expansion across Europe.
- 24/7 tool rental access
- Reaching customers on both iOS and Android
manufacturing companies surveyed actively analyse or use less than half of their manufacturing data
Turning manufacturing data into business value
Helmes helps manufacturers turn data from production, ERP and other systems into actionable insights through data analytics and business intelligence solutions.
For a global automotive engineering company, Helmes developed a Semantic Lakehouse data platform to collect and organise signal data from electronic products. The platform makes this data searchable and available to business partners, supporting engineering analysis and the commercial use of product data.
Why manufacturing companies choose Helmes
We understand the complexity of manufacturing operations and build reliable digital solutions around real business needs, with clear ownership and long-term commitment.
End-to-end software development and modernisation
From business analysis and solution design to custom software development, modernization and long-term support, ensuring clear ownership and continuity.
Manufacturing processes and operational systems
Experience developing solutions for production scheduling, material traceability and logistics planning, supporting complex manufacturing operations and workflows.
Complex integrations and connected products
Connecting enterprise systems, operational data and physical products with digital services, including software and hardware integration.
Stable, experienced development teams
Teams that have typically worked together for more than five years, building long-term knowledge of clients’ systems and enabling efficient development and faster problem-solving.
Security and reliability for business-critical systems
Secure software development practices aligned with ISO/IEC 27001, supported by security reviews, automated testing and vulnerability scanning to protect business-critical systems and data.
AI-assisted development and software quality
Combining AI-assisted software development with automated testing to improve development efficiency while maintaining quality and reliability.
Our experts in manufacturing solutions
Whether you’re modernising ERP systems, improving traceability or developing production platforms, our experts can help you assess options and plan the next steps. We start with a free consultation to understand your needs and how we could work together.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Can Helmes integrate SAP ERP with manufacturing and business systems?
Yes. Our experience includes multi-country SAP ERP implementations and integrations covering production planning, quality management, finance and logistics. We also connect industrial data with business intelligence tools, including Ignition SCADA and Power BI.
How can manufacturing companies use AI, and where should they start?
We help manufacturers identify practical AI opportunities and assess their business value and technical feasibility before development. For one manufacturing client, Helmes assessed 14 potential AI use cases, prioritised four and developed a 90-day action plan.
Does Helmes develop software for connected manufactured products?
Yes. Our experience includes digital services connected to physical products, such as Silenbooking for Silen’s soundproof workspaces. The solution combines booking, payments and smart-lock access, extending the functionality of manufactured products through software.
What manufacturing software solutions does Helmes develop?
Helmes develops custom software for production planning and scheduling, material logistics, industrial testing, data analytics and digital services. We also implement and integrate ERP systems, modernise existing software and connect manufacturing data with business applications.
How does Helmes work with manufacturing companies?
We offer dedicated and hybrid development teams, consulting and end-to-end software development, from business analysis and solution design to implementation and long-term support. Our approach is based on stable teams, continuity and close cooperation with clients’ internal specialists.
Can Helmes modernise existing manufacturing software without replacing everything?
Yes. We assess existing software, identify opportunities for improvement and plan modernisation around business priorities. Depending on the system, this may involve upgrading components, improving integrations or developing new functionality while retaining existing investments.
Can Helmes help manufacturers prepare for Digital Product Passport requirements?
Helmes has experience integrating product, material and operational data across business systems. These capabilities can support preparation for Digital Product Passport requirements, including collecting, managing and exchanging relevant product information. Specific requirements depend on the product category and applicable regulations.