Who We Are
Sheet Metal Connect is a digital transformation consultancy focused on the metalworking industry. Founded in 2017, we specialize in connecting fragmented manufacturing systems through unified data architectures. Our team combines manufacturing experience with technical expertise in system integration.
What We Do
We help metalworking companies integrate their disconnected systems — ERP, CAM, MES, and machine data — into a unified digital infrastructure. Our approach centers on Unified Namespace architecture, creating a single source of truth for all production data. We provide strategic advisory, system architecture design, hands-on integration support, and knowledge transfer to internal teams.
Our Background
Our founder Luke van Enkhuizen brings 15 years of experience from the shop floor to system architecture. Starting as a welder and progressing through engineering and process optimization roles, this practical foundation informs our methodology. The team includes specialists in industrial connectivity, data architecture, and manufacturing systems.
Our Mission
To preserve and create middle-class manufacturing jobs across Europe by making digital transformation accessible to SMB metalworkers. When small and medium manufacturers can compete through better technology adoption — achieving faster quotes, reliable delivery, and improved margins — they create stable employment and apprenticeship opportunities. Our work helps family-owned shops and regional manufacturers thrive in a global market, maintaining the skilled workforce that forms the backbone of European manufacturing.
Core Values
Independence — We maintain no vendor partnerships or software sales relationships. Our recommendations are based solely on what works best for each client's specific situation.
Practical Focus — Every solution must work in real production environments. We prioritize practical results over theoretical frameworks.
Knowledge Transfer — We build internal capabilities rather than creating consulting dependencies. Clients own and control their solutions.
Transparency — Clear communication about possibilities, limitations, timelines, and costs. Fixed pricing where possible, detailed proposals always.
Manufacturing First — Solutions designed by people who understand production realities, not just IT systems.
How We Work
We operate across Europe with focus on Benelux and DACH regions. Services are delivered in Dutch, English, and German through a combination of on-site workshops and remote collaboration. Engagements range from strategic assessments to full implementation support, always tailored to client needs and capabilities.
Ready to discuss your transformation?
Contact us for an initial consultation about your specific challenges and opportunities.