Solve Your Design, Manufacturing & Business Challenges Fast. In days - not months.

Where creativity connects, and prosperity follows. Helios bridge critical knowledge gaps and connects you with top experts in manufacturing, engineering, AI, operations, business, and marketing on demand, without long-term commitment.

Solve the problems that cost you the most:

  • Production downtime & quality failures
  • DFMA & design bottlenecks
  • Capacity, scaling & staffing gaps
  • Supply chain & sourcing failures
  • Process, tooling & automation gaps
  • And more...

One Platform. Endless Possibilities.

From expert knowledge and digital product data to operations, sourcing, and industrial intelligence. Helios connects everything that makes modern manufacturing move.

Helios gives you instant access to the experts who’ve already solved this before.

On-Demand Manufacturing Experts When It Actually Matters

Get matched with vetted manufacturing experts - fractional, commitment-free, and paid only for results. Fix production, design, supply chain, scaling problems and more - Fast

You need specialists — but not full-time headcount
Weeks wasted searching while problems get worse
Downtime is expensive — waiting is not an option
The best experts are invisible unless you already know them
No trusted place to explore & compare skills, experience, and track record
The system of record for everything that runs your shop

Simplify Your Operation with Helios Productivity Tools

Replace paper binders, scattered files, and tribal knowledge with one connected operations workspace. All your product data, documents, and operational knowledge: searchable, connected, and always current.

No more paper catalogs, outdated PDFs, or broken links. Your parts universe digitized.
One secure drive your files. Organized, shared or keep private to individuals.
Track equipment, documents, notes and maintenance activities in one place
Coordinate daily work, projects, and priorities across teams
A modern alternative to outdated industrial directories

Build a Powerful Presence. Get Discovered, Not Lost in Directories.

Helios replaces static listings with a living industrial network. Your profile becomes your digital front door: showing what you actually do through capabilities, certifications, projects, and real-world results, and making you visible to OEMs, procurement teams, and partners who are actively sourcing.

Get discovered by OEMs and buyers who are actively sourcing
No ads. No pay-to-play. Visibility based on real capabilities
Turn discovery into RFQs, partnerships, and repeat business
Your industrial intelligence feed. No noise. Just what matters.

The Industrial Intelligence & Knowledge Feed You Can’t Afford to Miss.

Helios scans the industrial world and delivers only what affects your costs, compliance, suppliers, and competitive position — in short daily or weekly briefings.

Expert blogs, how-to guides, and real-world playbooks
Regulations and compliance changes
New manufacturing technologies and tools
Tariffs, trade, and supply-chain risk

Helios Experts Are Ready to Help You Overcome Any Challenges

Improve Manufacturing Capabilities

• Production optimization
• Equipment calibration
• Tooling selection
• Fixture design
• Machining parameter tuning
• Maintenance troubleshooting
• More...

Enhance Design, Prototyping & Engineering

• CAD modeling
• Design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Rapid prototyping
• Simulation & analysis
• Reverse engineering
• Product validation
• More...

Implement Technology & Modernization

• Automation integration
• Robotics setup
• IoT implementation
• MES/ERP system upgrades
• Data collection & visualization
• Industry 4.0 roadmap
• More...

Optimize Operations & Process Efficiency

• Lean manufacturing audits
• Workflow redesign
• Cycle time reduction
• 6S implementation
• Value stream mapping
• Continuous improvement projects
• More...

Maintain Quality, Compliance & Regulation

• ISO & AS9100 compliance
• Process documentation
• Quality audits
• Root cause analysis
• SPC & inspection setup
• Corrective action planning
• More...

Accelerate Business & Market Growth

• Market entry strategy
• Sales process optimization
• Partnership development
• Pricing strategy
• Channel enablement
• Business model innovation
• More...

Deliver Training & Knowledge Transfer

• On-site technical training
• SOP development
• Apprenticeship programs
• Leadership coaching
• Process documentation
• Cross-functional training
• More...

Streamline Supply Chain & Inventory

• Vendor management
• Inventory forecasting
• Demand planning
• Vendor Managed Inventory
• Procurement optimization
• Logistics coordination
• More...

"We found the expert who filled the knowledge gaps we didn’t have in-house."

Advanced filters locate the perfect expertise
Find expert prefers remote, on site or hybrid
Integrated contract, work & payments management

Drive Ideation, R&D & Innovation

• Concept development
• Experimental prototyping
• Material testing
• Patent research
• Collaborative R&D
• Design of experiments
• More...

Support Financial & Legal Operations

• Cost reduction analysis
• Budget planning
• Contract review
• Risk assessment
• IP protection
• Compliance advisory
• More...

Refine Product & Customer Experience

• Product performance analysis
• User testing
• Feedback integration
• Design enhancement
• Reliability improvements
• After-sales improvement
• More...

Expand Capabilities to Enter New Markets

• Cert readiness (ISO, ITAR, etc.)
• Industry diversification
• Product adaptation
• Competitive analysis
• Market feasibility studies
• Localization strategy
• More...

Improve Customer Engagement

• CRM setup & management
• Customer feedback loops
• Service response optimization
• Loyalty program design
• Support process improvement
• Account management systems
• More...

Enhance Marketing Strategy & Brand

• Brand positioning
• Website and digital content
• SEO & social campaigns
• Marketing automation
• Trade show planning
• Lead generation strategy
• More...

Strengthen Facility Management & Maintenance

• Preventive maintenance planning
• Facility layout optimization
• Equipment audits
• Energy efficiency assessment
• Safety compliance
• Predictive maintenance systems
• More...

Manage Change & Org Transformation

• Change management planning
• Culture alignment & Development
• Leadership transition support
• Digital transformation projects
• Process reengineering
• Communication strategy
• More...

Are you an Expert?
Showcase your expertise.
Unlock new opportunities.

Don't underestimate the value of your knowledge & experience.
Helios helps seasoned professionals showcase your skills, share your experience,
and find flexible, high-value freelancing opportunities that fit your life goals.

Finding the Right Expert Shouldn’t Be This Hard.

When the Right Expertise Makes the Difference in Solving High-Impact Problems

  • Fill critical knowledge and skill gaps
  • Respond quickly to urgent issues and downtime
  • Bridge workforce shortages and retirements
  • Implement new technology or modernization
  • Expand capacity to meet project demand
  • Validate decisions with independent guidance
  • Resolve persistent or complex production issues
  • When full-time hiring isn’t practical or efficient
  • Enter new markets or scale manufacturing output
  • Align teams and improve cross-functional coordination
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Why Finding the Right Expert Is Still Hard and Helios Makes It Easier

  • “We can’t afford to hire a full-time specialist for every niche problem. What we really need is someone we can tap only when the situation calls for it.”
  • “We waste weeks searching for the right specialist. Most directories or networks are outdated, incomplete, or scattered.”
  • “We rely on word-of-mouth and personal networks. That means we keep going back to the same small circle, even if they’re not the best fit.
  • “Small and mid-sized shops like us don’t have a big budget. And we can’t get the attention and of big consulting firms, and freelancers are invisible to us.”
  • “When a machine goes down or a process fails, every hour costs us money, but finding the right expert in time is almost impossible.”
  • “There’s no single place to compare skills, certifications, and past work side-by-side, so we’re making blind guesses on who to trust.”
  • “Experts who could help us are out there, but they’re fragmented across associations, forums, and job boards. We can’t afford to spend hours chasing them down.


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