Connect your systems. Master your production.
Independent guidance toward Industry 4.0 for metalworkers. From fragmented data to one central source — proven in practice.
Connect
One source of truth
ERP, CAM & machines speak the same language
Via Unified Namespace architecture
You keep control, not the vendor
See
Know instantly what's happening
Live OEE, throughput times, capacity
Bottlenecks directly visible
No more "where's that order?" questions
Scale
Grow without adding headcount
Knowledge becomes standard work
AI-ready data for smart automation
Digital feedback loops for improvement
Do You Recognize These Challenges?
No insight
Which orders must ship? What capacity is free? You're steering blind.
Tired of clicks
Three systems, 47 clicks for one answer. Your team wastes time.
High costs, poor results
€50k for integrations that barely work. Expensive licenses eat your margins.
Poor communication
Sales promises what production can't see. Info gets lost between departments.
Uncertain about software
Endless demos, failed projects — time and money wasted.
Planning chaos
Too many orders, changes, no priorities. Excel juggling while customers wait.
If you checked even one box, you're losing thousands weekly to disconnected systems.
The good news? These problems all share the same root cause — and the same solution.
Imagine Operations Without Friction
Picture a day where work flows and problems solve themselves before they grow.
One source of truth
From quote to delivery — ERP, CAM, and shop floor stay in sync. No more chasing. No more "which version is right?"
Real-time visibility
See job status, OEE, and bottlenecks live. Issues are fixed before they cause delays.
Faster quoting
Actual cycle data feeds estimates — quotes go out in hours, not days.
Reliable delivery
Promised dates are based on facts, not hope. Confidence replaces guesswork.
Captured know-how
Tricks, adjustments and insights from skilled craftsmen and women are stored and usable — even when people move on.
AI-ready data
A Unified Namespace (UNS) makes your data usable for future tools and automation.
From reactive chaos to proactive control — all without adding headcount.
That's the power of connected systems.
Meet Luke van Enkhuizen
From welder to digital architect
Luke is the founder of Sheet Metal Connect. Unlike consultants who've never held a welding torch or dealt with a rush order on Friday afternoon, he's lived it:
Sheet Metal Connect does one thing: help sheet metal companies control their production through smart data integration. No software to sell. No hidden agenda. Just your results.
Trusted by leading companies
Three Simple Steps to Transform Your Operations
Get Started
Get in touch and set up a call
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30-minute focused discussion
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No sales pitch, just understanding
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Identify your biggest friction points
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Get clarity on what's possible
Get Your Plan
Receive a custom roadmap that makes sense
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Tailored to your specific situation
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Clear priorities, not overwhelming lists
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Vendor-neutral recommendations
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Investment levels and ROI projections
Launch & Save Time
Start seeing results while others are still planning
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Quick win implementation first
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Real-time visibility goes live
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Your team owns the knowledge
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Scale from success, not hope
Ready to Transform Your Operations?
Stop managing blind. Start seeing everything in real-time. Get started today and discover what's possible.
Get StartedTypical Engagements and Pricing
Fixed where it makes sense. Final pricing by request.
Starter
Quick Strategy Review
Focused review and next steps
What you get:
Typical results:
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Industry 4.0 Workshop (1 day)
Get inspired, analyze current state, and brainstorm with your team
What you get:
Typical results:
Custom
Architecture & Integration
Architecture design, vendor selection and delivery oversight
What you get:
Typical results:
Guarantees
Companies Getting Results
"Luke's expertise in digitalisation was decisive for our smart factory decisions."
"Our investments in automation projects with Luke lead to shorter lead times and lower cost prices."
"Action-oriented, direct with suppliers, and clear about what's achievable. Luke keeps both feet on the ground."
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to common concerns
Will this really connect our systems like the big players?
Do you just advise, or also implement?
Do you sell software or hardware?
What will it cost?
How long does it take?
Why Sheet Metal Connect instead of a vendor or big consultancy?
Will on-site presence be needed every week?
Where do you work?
Compare your options. Choose wisely.
Three paths to digital transformation. Only one combines independence with expertise.
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Expert help
You keep control
Fast wins
Build internal knowledge
Still unsure? Download our free guide:
"Digital Transformation in Sheet Metal: Your Roadmap"
Download Free GuideSystems Expertise for Metalworking
10+ years in metalworking: ERP, CAM, MES, shop-floor data. Independent, vendor-neutral integration from quote to delivery.
ERP & Quoting
CAM & CAD
MES & Operations
IoT, UNS & Connectivity
Why Independence Matters in Digital Transformation
Technical depth + business reality
15 years building digital manufacturing systems. Implemented unified namespaces, designed data architectures, and understand what scales versus what just demos well.
No conflicts of interest
No software sales, no referral fees, no ties to any technology stack. The only agenda is your advantage.
Transparent process
Vendor-neutral selection framework, documented decisions, and no reseller ties or incentives. You keep control.
Dear fellow manufacturer,
At Sheet Metal Connect, we know that you want to be a competitive, profitable metalworking company. In order to do that, you need real-time visibility across your production. The problem is there's a black hole between your ERP and shop floor — no production tracking, no live data, no connection — which makes you feel like you're managing blind while competitors somehow see everything. We believe every sheet metal company deserves to know what's actually happening in production without hundred-thousand-euro software. We understand how frustrating it is when vendors promise solutions that don't fit how you actually work, which is why we've connected 20+ factories with tailored architectures.
Here's how we do it: 1. Assess your systems and identify what data you need. 2. Design a unified architecture that connects everything. 3. Implement and train your team to own it.
So, get in touch for a focused conversation about your operation. And in the meantime, download our transformation guide. So you can stop managing yesterday's problems with yesterday's data, and instead run a connected factory where you see everything in real-time.
Best regards,
Luke van Enkhuizen
Founder, Sheet Metal Connect
Ready to See Your Factory in Real-Time?
Stop managing by walking around. Start managing with live data.
30 minutes • No pitch • Just answers