Unlock what’s possible.
Accelerate what’s next with
on-demand experts.
Helios is a platform ecosystem combining an expert marketplace with AI-powered productivity and knowledge tools to accelerate and optimize every step of manufacturing.
Built by experts who move industry forward.
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
Why Finding the Right Expert Is Still Hard and Helios Makes It Easier
- “We can’t justify a full-time specialist for every niche problem, but when something breaks, we need help immediately.”
- “We lose weeks searching for the right expert. Most directories are outdated, incomplete, or scattered.”
- “We rely on word of mouth, which means we keep going back to the same small circle even when it’s not the best fit.”
- “As a small or mid-sized shop, we don’t get attention from big consulting firms and freelancers are basically invisible to us.”
- “Every hour of downtime costs money, but finding the right expert in time feels almost impossible.”
- “There’s no single place to compare skills, experience, certifications, and past work so we’re forced to guess.”
- “Experts exist, but they’re fragmented across associations, forums, LinkedIn, and job boards. We don’t have time to chase them down.”
Are you an Expert? Showcase your expertise. Unlock new opportunities.
Three Ways Helios Helps You and Manufacturing Grow and Shine.
One Platform. Endless Possibilities.
Hire Manufacturing Experts
Helios connects you and allows you to find trusted experts, professional services and custom solutions to solve challenges fast. Unblock and accelerate your growth.
Build Presence. Be Seen.
Helios provides powerful profile, search, and sharing tools to showcase your capabilities. Stand out, get discovered & connect with OEMs, customers, and partners.
Access Productivity Tools
Helios gives you streamlined tools built to boost focus, simplify workflows, and help teams get more done with less effort. It is simple, cost-Effective with powerful results.
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."
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.
Moments When Expert Help Truly Matters
- 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
Why So Many Still Struggle to Get It
- “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.”