Bart Claeys

Bart Claeys is the founder of apvine, a company that specializes in low-code solutions for the manufacturing industry.1 With a focus on digitizing manufacturing processes, Claeys and his company aim to address the challenges faced by manufacturers in automating and streamlining their operations.

Professional Background

Bart Claeys has a diverse professional experience in the technology sector. Prior to founding apvine, he held positions such as:

• Technology Focus Group Lead at SAPience.be
• Sales Manager at Flexso Digital
• Various roles at Flexso

He is currently based in the Antwerp Metropolitan Area in Belgium.23

Expertise and Vision

Claeys is an advocate for the use of low-code platforms, particularly Mendix, in manufacturing environments. He believes that traditional manufacturing execution systems (MES) are often expensive, inflexible, and require significant customization.1 Instead, he promotes the use of low-code solutions to create more agile, modular, and cost-effective applications for manufacturers.

Approach to Manufacturing Digitization

Claeys and apvine focus on:

• Replacing paper-based flows and excessive spreadsheet use with digital solutions
• Implementing modular applications instead of monolithic software
• Encouraging a microservices approach to application development
• Involving business teams and shop floor operators in the development process
• Exploring IoT integration and smart factory solutions1

Industry Engagement

Bart Claeys is active in sharing his insights and promoting low-code solutions for manufacturing. He organizes training sessions on the Mendix low-code platform and collaborates with various companies to implement digital solutions in their manufacturing processes.14