Heliene Boosts Solar PV Manufacturing with camLine's MES Solar Edition

Heliene Inc., a leading American manufacturer of high-performance solar modules, has implemented camLine's InFrame Synapse MES Solar Edition to transform production operations at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Mountain Iron, Minnesota, and in Rogers, a northwest suburb of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area.

Heliene chose camLine as their long-term strategic partner due to their extensive experience and expertise in the solar PV module manufacturing industry. As the solar industry faces increasing pressure for supply chain transparency and quality assurance, this strategic partnership enhances traceability, boosts operational efficiency, and positions Heliene at the forefront of smart solar manufacturing in America.

Principal components of the camLine’s MES solution involve:

• Complete traceability from raw materials to finished products, enabling Heliene to track every component detail down to the module level.
• Real-time production monitoring and data collection for analytics that drives continuous process improvement.
• Customized operator UIs that display only the essential information needed for manual operations, ensuring maximum throughput without compromising quality.
• Scalability to support Heliene's future expansion plans, with the ability to easily add new production lines.

"The implementation of camLine's InFrame Synapse MES Solar Edition has already yielded significant benefits for our manufacturing operations,” said Rick Biemann, VP of Growth at Heliene.

"It’s exciting that we can now track every component of our modules, which is a game-changer for quality control and customer satisfaction,” shared Aston Momanyi, Automation Control Engineer at Heliene. “We look forward to further leveraging the system's capabilities as we continue to grow and expand our business."

Mirčo Krsteski, Senior Key Account Manager at camLine, also added, "We are thrilled to support Heliene in their mission to deliver high-quality solar modules to the North American market. Our MES solution, combined with our deep understanding of the solar industry, will help Heliene achieve their operational excellence goals and position them for long-term success."

With the implementation of camLine’s MES, Heliene can now benefit from real-time production visibility, improved quality data collection, and plans for seamless integration with their existing ERP system.

The successful MES implementation marks the start of a long-term collaboration between Heliene and camLine, opening up promising opportunities for future projects across the entire value chain, including analytics, experimental design, artificial intelligence, and recipe management.

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More information about the solution:

Mirčo Krsteski

Client & Corporate Partner
Senior Key Account Manager
Renewable Energy (Inc. Solar PV, Battery Cell), ESS Manufacturing
mirco.krsteski@camline.com

About Heliene

Heliene is an American manufacturer of high-quality solar modules with a commitment to U.S. job creation and domestic content. They produce modules for residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects in their U.S. facilities, meeting customers’ requirements for incentives under the IRA’s Domestic Content Bonus. Heliene offers high-performance modules with competitive pricing and responsive support, making them a reliable partner for any solar project.
Heliene operates two U.S.-based solar module manufacturing facilities with a combined annual module output capacity of 1.3GW. It employs more than 600 full and part-time solar industry professionals across its two manufacturing facilities and its Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario corporate office. For more information, please visit www.heliene.com

About Elisa Industriq

Elisa Industriq creates software solutions for operational intelligence by multiplying industrial knowledge with AI innovation. Our businesses – camLine, sedApta, Elisa Polystar, CalcuQuote, TenForce, and Gridle – serve over 2,000 clients internationally in the manufacturing, telecommunications, and energy sectors. 

Elisa Industriq delivers business value for customers by reducing costs, improving quality, and generating growth. Our software solutions integrate with customers’ existing systems to optimize their operations in areas including manufacturing execution, supply chain optimization, network analytics, and energy management. 

Elisa Industriq is part of Elisa, a pioneer in telecommunications and digital services headquartered in Finland. Our shared mission is a sustainable future through digitalization. Elisa Industriq employs nearly 1,600 experts in Europe, Asia, and North America. elisaindustriq.com

About camLine

camLine, a business unit of Elisa Industriq, has been a trusted partner in manufacturing operational intelligence for over 35 years. Our software solutions enable manufacturers in semiconductors, electronics, automotive, solar, batteries, and medical devices to achieve excellence through quality-driven processes. By combining Elisa Industriq’s AI with deep industry expertise, we deliver actionable intelligence for quality improvement, cost reduction, and growth. Serving over 1,200 customers in 50 countries, we drive measurable value and long-term digital transformation. camLine – Software Solutions for Manufacturing Excellence