Everything you need to go from reactive maintenance to proactive operations — in one platform.
Connect to your machines instantly — no complex setup, no downtime, no IT headaches.
View OEE, alarms, and performance trends at a glance from any device.
Ask "What's wrong with Machine 4 today?" and get instant, accurate answers.
Detect problems like worn bearings before they cost you a machine — or a shift.
From manual stations to modern CNCs — our plug-and-play systems deliver real-time production data to U.S. manufacturers of every scale.
Works with the systems you already run
Enterprise-grade capabilities built for manufacturers who demand reliability.
Our custom-built edge device connects directly to your equipment, capturing high-frequency machine data in real time.
Designed with open APIs, plug-and-play PLC integration, and IoT-readiness — our system evolves with your factory.
We deliver 80% of the impact at a fraction of the cost — making smart automation finally accessible for small and mid-sized manufacturers.
No need for complex retrofitting — just plug in and start collecting actionable data across your entire factory floor.
See how Helio creates a clear flow between your machines, data, and team for total operational clarity.
Practical guides on machine monitoring, OEE, and predictive maintenance — written by the people building Helio.
Manufacturing observability is the ability to understand the internal state of your entire production operation — every machine, process, and handoff between them — from the data it generates, well enough to answer questions you didn't know you'd need to ask.
Wesley Huber
Jul 13
SCADA supervises and controls equipment in real time (ISA-95 Level 2); MES manages what that equipment produces — work orders, traceability, quality (Level 3) — and most small shops need basic machine visibility before they need either one.
Wesley Huber
Jul 13
Machine monitoring tracks real-time equipment data — spindle speed, vibration, temperature, power consumption — to tell you what's happening on your shop floor before problems become shutdowns.
Wesley Huber
Feb 10
Helio was founded to give small and mid-sized manufacturers the same intelligence tools that only the biggest factories could afford.
Founder & Product Manager
10+ years in software engineering. Built enterprise manufacturing systems before founding Helio.
Head of Brand
Brand strategist and copywriter turning complex industrial tech into stories manufacturers trust.
