Helios Expands OpenView Platform with CODESYS Integration for Industrial Automation
Event summary
- Helios Technologies added CODESYS support to its OpenView display platform, enabling unified programming for controllers and displays.
- The integration reduces engineering effort and accelerates time-to-market for OEMs and system integrators.
- CODESYS WebVisu provides remote visualization and diagnostics capabilities.
- Evolution Motion Solutions is among the first customers to adopt the CODESYS-enabled OpenView platform.
- Helios will showcase the new functionality at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026.
The big picture
Helios' move underscores the growing industry demand for open, interoperable software solutions in industrial automation. By standardizing on CODESYS—a widely adopted platform across multiple automation sectors—the company aims to reduce customer friction and strengthen its position in niche motion control markets. The integration could also position Helios as a key player in the convergence of HMI and controller programming.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly OEMs and system integrators will migrate to the CODESYS-enabled OpenView platform.
- Competitive Response
- Whether competitors will accelerate their own open software initiatives in response.
- Revenue Impact
- The extent to which this integration will drive incremental sales through Helios' distribution channel.