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From Shop Floor to Smart Factory Architect

Hi! I'm Luke van Enkhuizen, independent consultant specialized in digital transformation for the metal fabrication industry.

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I help metal fabrication companies successfully realize their digital transformation - from fragmented systems to a fully connected factory. As a 100% independent consultant, I've been working since 2017 with sheet metal companies that want to compete on high quality, top service, and short lead times.

My unique background

What sets me apart from other consultants? I come from the shop floor. I've been working in sheet metal fabrication since I was 16 - from welder (vocational training) to engineer (applied sciences) to process engineer at Singeling. I've literally experienced every corner of the industry.

At Singeling - a welding shop with in-house sheet metal production near Amsterdam - I dove deep into digitalization. When I started there, we had 15 people. By the time I left, we had doubled the business with almost the same headcount, despite operating in a region with high labor and energy costs. I implemented ECI Ridder iQ, connected it to TRUMPF Oseon, created integrations with SolidWorks, and built automations with Excel. I did everything - operating lasers, drawing on Saturdays, training people. Through that hands-on experience, I know exactly where systems break down and where the real challenges are.

Why I founded Sheet Metal Connect

After my successes at Singeling, I was invited to present at Ridder and TRUMPF events. The market needed someone who understood both the technology and the practice. In 2017, I founded Sheet Metal Connect to share that knowledge with the entire industry.

Today, I've had conversations with more than 50 companies. I see the same patterns repeatedly: systems that don't work together, manual processes that should be automated, and companies struggling with the transition to a true smart factory.

My expertise

As a Smart Factory Architect, I design digital architectures that actually work. I have in-depth knowledge of various systems like TRUMPF Oseon/Boost (including API connections), QuotationFactory, and I work daily with Unified Namespace architectures - the future of connected factories.

As a trusted podcast host and seminar trainer, I look at the entire metal industry, but my consultancy work focuses primarily on sheet metal companies. I work 100% vendor-independent—that means I always seek the best solution for your situation, not the solution that pays the highest commission.

My mission

I believe every metal fabricator deserves an efficient, modern factory where systems work together seamlessly. Too often I see companies stuck in inefficient processes while the solution is within reach. My mission is to bridge that gap - from where you are now to where you want to be.

Through workshops, roadmapping sessions, and practical integration support, I help companies realize their full potential. The result? Faster lead times, higher productivity, and automated work preparation.

Why clients choose me

Client testimonials:

"Luke's expertise in digitalization was decisive for our smart factory decisions." - Willem Hoek, Manager at SAG Alutech
"Our investments in automation projects with Luke lead to shorter lead times and lower cost prices." - Ton Koridon, CEO at Koridon Industrial Sheet Metal Processing
"Action-oriented, direct with suppliers, and clear about what's achievable. Luke keeps both feet on the ground." - Arjan Peterse, Heudra Cutting Technology
"The professional and goal-oriented approach resulted in a stable Portal-Oseon MetalHUB integration. A valuable consultant." - Yves Hesemans, P&G Metalworks
"The masterclass provided directly applicable solutions and was strongly focused on current practical problems." - Roy Haasbroek, Singeling Construction-Welding Technology
"Luke is enthusiastic, thinks along, and has extensive expertise. The interaction and personal advice were very valuable." - Jona Prins, Aldowa

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My systems expertise

As a 100% independent consultant, I've led various ERP implementations, written custom applications, and developed integrations between different systems like TRUMPF Oseon, QuotationFactory, and Azumuta.

Note: I don't work for any single vendor, but help you make the best choice from all available options.

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