doubleSlash Is Now a Member of the VDMA: Shaping the Digital Future of Mechanical Engineering Together

12. February 2025 | Wednesday

Digitalization is profoundly changing the mechanical engineering industry. Artificial intelligence (AI) and smart technologies are opening up new opportunities for more efficient processes, data-driven business models and increased competitiveness. In order to actively shape this change, doubleSlash is now a member of the German Engineering Federation (VDMA). The company is contributing its extensive expertise in IoT and AI to provide mechanical engineering companies with targeted support in their digital transformation.

Challenges and opportunities of digital transformation

Many companies are faced with the challenge of how to: 

  • integrate artificial intelligence into their processes in a meaningful way, 
  • Develop complex IoT systems efficiently and securely, 
  • optimize software development processes across the entire lifecycle and 
  • data-driven innovations in a profitable way 

This is where doubleSlash comes in: By working closely with mechanical engineering companies, the company develops customized digital solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into existing production environments. 

 

Why digitalization is the key to success 

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the industry. Companies are benefiting from data-driven business models such as "machine-as-a-service", reduced operating costs thanks to predictive maintenance and improved customer interaction thanks to smart services. However, the introduction of these technologies requires expertise—This is exactly where doubleSlash provides support as an experienced partner  

 

doubleSlash as a VDMA member—Strong partnership for digital innovations 

With its VDMA membership, doubleSlash is strengthening its commitment to digital transformation in mechanical engineering. Companies that rely on AI and smart technologies benefit from a partner that: 

  • understands their individual challenges, 
  • develops practical and economically viable AI solutions and 
  • supports them in tapping into digital potential in a targeted manner  

"Digitalization is not an end in itself, but a decisive success factor for mechanical engineering. Companies that optimize their processes with IoT and data-driven solutions benefit from more efficient workflows, new business models and a stronger competitive position," says Danny Claus, Managing Partner and IoT expert at doubleSlash. 

 

IoT measurement data platforms: Increasing efficiency through networking 

IoT measurement data platforms are a clear example of successful digitalization in mechanical engineering. Machines record huge amounts of sensor data every day—but there is often a lack of efficient methods for using this data in a meaningful way. This is where doubleSlash comes in: With a powerful architecture, the company enables intelligent processing and seamless integration of this data into existing IT systems. This allows preventive maintenance strategies to be implemented, downtimes to be reduced and production processes to be optimized. 

 

Driving forward the digitalization of industry together 

The coming years will be decisive for mechanical engineering. Smart technologies and data-driven solutions offer enormous opportunities—but the key to success lies in the right implementation. Close cooperation between technology providers and mechanical engineering companies enables digital potential to be exploited in the best possible way. As a VDMA member, doubleSlash uses its experience to help companies drive forward their digital transformation and remain competitive in the long term.