Smart Monitoring of Packaging Machines

IIoT Solution & RUBY App

In 2017, the machinery manufacturer Windmöller & Hölscher began developing the modular, cloud-based IIoT platform RUBY, a modular, cloud-based IIoT platform. RUBY enables detailed machine monitoring and optimization of production processes.W&H relied on slashwhy as its strategic development partner.

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  • Agile Coaching,
  • Industry,
  • IIoT,
  • Mechanical Engineering,
  • UI/UX,
  • Mobile

Controlling lasers and sensors with precision

HMI Software Framework 4.0

4JET stands for innovative laser systems that are used as integrated machine solutions for surface processing in tire, automotive, glass and photovoltaic production, as well as in aviation worldwide. Over the years, a complex application for machine control and automation of the laser applications had grown on the basis of an Access database and Windows Forms, which was difficult to maintain and further develop.

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  • Mechanical Engineering,
  • Application Development,
  • Cloud,
  • IIoT,
  • Agile Coaching

BlueControl App

Perform maintenance intuitively

Hörmann is Europe's leading supplier of doors, gates, shutters and operators. A new generation of industrial control was to be created for the industrial sector at Hörmann.

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  • Building Elements,
  • Industry,
  • Mobile,
  • UI/UX,
  • Agile Coaching,
  • Maintenance

Quality Management 4.0

IIoT-Plattform IRIS

Coming from the field of weighing technology, Höfelmeyer develops individual solutions in custom machine engineering for quality management in the food production industry.

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  • Mechanical Engineering,
  • Web,
  • Cloud,
  • IIoT,
  • Agile Coaching

Industry 4.0 starts with smart software

Imagine your machines and systems communicating seamlessly, your data delivering valuable insights in real time, and your processes running so efficiently that every resource is optimally utilized – interconnected, automated, and intelligent. The technologies for this already exist the key is to tailor them to your specific needs. We support you from the initial idea to full implementation, bringing expertise from a wide range of industries.

The future of manufactoring is digital. With IIoT, you can make your production processes more efficient, transparent, and flexible. Connected machines that communicate seamlessly and digital representations of your workflows are key to staying competitive.

We provide end-to-end IIoT solutions – from embedded systems and web or mobile applications to full cloud integration. Using edge computing, gateways, and standards like OPC UA, we ensure smooth networking and communication. Simulations and digital twins create realistic testing environments, while dashboards and AI-powered analytics enable data-driven decision-making – building a solid foundation for Industry 4.0.

Intuitive and powerful Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) are essential for industrial automation. They serve as the bridge between humans and machines – playing a crucial role in efficient processes, safe operation, and seamless interaction with complex systems.

We develop tailored HMI solutions with user-centric interaction concepts, ranging from touch and voice control to gesture-based operation. Our approach leverages high-performance UI technologies and ensures optimal integration with machine control systems, edge devices, and cloud platforms. Functional and information security are integral components of our HMI solutions.

Web portals are key touchpoints for your stakeholders. Whether customer, supplier, or service portals – or even configurators – we develop solutions that perfectly align with your business case while keeping user needs at the center.

We build portals based on modern web applications like Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and complement them with mobile apps or dedicated mobile clients. Seamless integration with ERP, CRM, and other systems via APIs is standard practice. With user-centric and, if desired, accessibility-compliant UX/UI design following BFSG or WCAG standards, we create intuitive solutions that drive high user acceptance.

Software platforms are a strategic game changer. They establish company-wide standards, simplify complex software ecosystems, and reduce long-term costs. Once developed, modular components can be flexibly reused across different applications.

Implementing such platforms is challenging: they must be scalable, secure, and adaptable to grow alongside your product portfolio. Diverse requirements from various projects, IT departments, and other business units need to be considered. With our expertise in architecture, APIs, processes, and governance, we develop platforms that are modular, interoperable, and perfectly tailored to your company’s needs.

Tailored MES and FMS solutions make all the difference in production. Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) ensure transparency, precise control, and optimal planning. Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) provide the adaptability needed to meet changing requirements – from automated tool changes to the customization of individual "recipes."

Standard software often reaches its limits with complex demands. With customized solutions, we create seamless interfaces to ERP, SCM, and other systems, maximizing the efficiency of your production. Our strength: From architecture to integration, we ensure that all systems work together flawlessly.

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We always feel that slashwhy takes full ownership of the product. Everyone involved fully identifies with the product. This is different from other service providers.”

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Dr. Melanie Schuh

Product Management at W&H

tobias-lange

slashwhy surpassed the expactations of a service provider. The colleagues in the project were always thinking along and have a high commitment within the project. The high user-centricity offers an easy usage for our engineers - that's what excites me the most about the solution."

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Tobias Lange

Project Manager at Hörmann

ralf-schulz

Scrum or even other agile management methods that we learned about with the development of IRIS were completely new experiences for us. These are now applied even as far as to strategy development.”

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Ralf Schulz

CFO at Höfelmeyer

The RUBY app is a success story for W&H – both in terms of the agile, user-centered development process with slashwhy and in the final outcome.”

Wolfgang Hoffmann

Director Software Products at W&H

Technologically excellent software that excites your users and drives your business forward – that’s part of our commitment. As a development partner, we think beyond the code, provide valuable insights, and guide your digital transformation. Discover what sets us apart and why we’re the perfect fit for your project.

tobias-lange

slashwhy surpassed the expactations of a service provider. The colleagues in the project were always thinking along and have a high commitment within the project. The high user-centricity offers an easy usage for our engineers - that's what excites me the most about the solution."

tobias-lange

Tobias Lange

Project Manager at Hörmann

ralf-schulz

Scrum or even other agile management methods that we learned about with the development of IRIS were completely new experiences for us. These are now applied even as far as to strategy development.”

ralf-schulz

Ralf Schulz

CFO at Höfelmeyer

dr-melanie-schuh-wuh

We always feel that slashwhy takes full ownership of the product. Everyone involved fully identifies with the product. This is different from other service providers.”

dr-melanie-schuh-wuh

Dr. Melanie Schuh

Product Management at W&H

The RUBY app is a success story for W&H – both in terms of the agile, user-centered development process with slashwhy and in the final outcome.”

Wolfgang Hoffmann

Director Software Products at W&H

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  • Matthes Hoof
  • Business Manager
  • Industry
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  • Alexander Trienen
  • Business Manager
  • Industry
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  • Jann Trauernicht
  • Business Manager
  • Industry