This is the Anti Patterns Podcast by Elevating Patterns GmbH. We are talking about innovation in PLM and Digital Thread and how we think, that our product will support this best. Podcast hosts are Michael Pfenning (CEO) and Christian Muggeo (CTO) of Elevating Pattern GmbH.
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For one day, startups, universities, and research institutes came together in Mannheim to talk about Industrial AI. Sounds like the beginning of a joke—or perhaps the beginning of a fellowship. In this episode, Christian and Michael look back at the AI Research Day, which they co-hosted with SysDICE. The big Read more Der Beitrag #30 The fellowship of the prompt erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
In this episode, Christian and Michael take a deep dive into the latest release of their Digital Thread Platform: version 2605. Packed with new capabilities and long-awaited enhancements, this release marks another major step forward for the platform. They walk through some of the highlights, including Single Sign-On support, upgradable Read more Der Beitrag #29 Release me, if you can! erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
In this episode, everything revolves around people, collaboration, and partnerships. Because in the end, it is all about people — the people we meet, collaborate with, and build products together with. We share news about our successful pre-seed financing round and welcome our new business angel Oliver Loose, who not Read more Der Beitrag #28 No Product without Partners erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
In this episode of the Anti-Pattern Podcast, Christian and Michael take you Back to AI: Lessons from the Future — reflecting on three key insights from the prostep ivip symposium. First, they explore why “SaaS is dead” is more than just a provocative statement. It’s not about how software is Read more Der Beitrag #27 Back to AI: Lessons from the Future erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
What happens when enterprise software stops being configured in code and starts being shaped by prompts? In this episode, we explore how AI is fundamentally changing the economics of customization. If tools can be configured through prompting, the cost of tailoring enterprise IT could drop dramatically—Michael estimates by as much Read more Der Beitrag #26 A few good prompts erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
In this episode, we’re sharing a few important milestones from behind the scenes at Elevating Patterns. For the first time, we are in the process of closing an external financing round — and we’re excited to welcome our first business angel on board. We talk about what this step means Read more Der Beitrag #25 A couple of firsts erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
In this episode of the AntiPattern Podcast, we explore the shift from a passive to an active Digital Thread — and why this distinction makes all the difference in modern product development. We discuss the two fundamental integration challenges that continue to block real progress: horizontal integration in a joint Read more Der Beitrag #24 From Active to Passive erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
This holiday season, Michael and Christian take a step back from the day-to-day to look back on Elevating Patterns’ first year as a startup. In true Anti Pattern fashion, they reflect on what they’ve learned — the surprises, the setbacks, the wins, and the lessons that weren’t on any roadmap. Read more Der Beitrag #23 A StartUp Carol erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
In “2025 an AI Odyssey” we’re back in AI territory — this time fresh off our AI Research Day, where 16 people from 12 organizations came together to compare notes, ideas, and hard-earned lessons from the industrial frontlines. Christian and Michael unpack what makes industrial AI different from “AI in Read more Der Beitrag #22 2025 an AI Odyssey erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
In this episode Christian and Michael take you along to the Tag des Systems Engineering (TdSE) 2025 in Salzburg — the central Systems Engineering meetup in the German-speaking world, organized by the GfSE (the German INCOSE chapter).For us, this one was special: our very first conference as Elevating Patterns with Read more Der Beitrag #21 From Salzburg with love erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
In this episode, Michael and Christian pull back the curtain on the hard truths of applying AI in the industrial domain. It’s not just about flashy demos — it’s about the messy, practical, and often painful hurdles that trip up even the most ambitious initiatives.We explore five key pain points: Read more Der Beitrag #20 I, graph erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
Our debut customer event – we called it “EP Family and Friends” – marked a major milestone — and brought us our very first direct feedback from real users of various industries. In this episode, we unpack what we heard, the patterns emerging from early conversations, and how that input Read more Der Beitrag #019 Feedback actually erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
In this episode, Christian shares his impressions from his trip to the Systems Engineering Congress (SEC) and reflects on the latest advancements in MBSE and SysML v2. We explore how the evolution of system modeling is not just about new tools and notations, but about enabling a true democratization of Read more Der Beitrag #018 The Curious Case of MBSE erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
In this episode of the Anti-Pattern Podcast we zoom in on what makes a perfect fit: who benefits most from our solution, and how you—potential or current customer—can tell if your processes, structure, or projects are ready for what we offer. Michael and Christian explore how to recognize when a Read more Der Beitrag #017 Help me, I shrunk my patterns erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
In this milestone episode of the Anti Pattern Podcast, our CEO Michael sits down with CTO Christian to unveil the very first release of Elevating Patterns’ Digital Thread Platform. Together, they explore how this new foundation reshapes the way organizations model, connect, and evolve their digital ecosystems. From no-code domain Read more Der Beitrag #016 A star is born erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
In the second installment of our Theory and Practice series, we shift from the comfortable realm of ideas to the unpredictable terrain of reality. Theory gives us frameworks, roadmaps, and a comforting sense of control—but the moment we step into practice, we discover the countless variables no book or blueprint Read more Der Beitrag #015 Beauty and the practice erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
Before you can work with us—or for us—you need to know what we’re actually talking about. In this first part of our “Theory to Practice” double feature, we focus on the theoretical foundations that underpin our work at Elevating Patterns. We explore the essential concepts, models, and schools of thought Read more Der Beitrag #014 The theory of a graphy thing erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
In this episode of the Anti-Pattern Podcast, Christian and Michael reflect on the incredible journey of our first six and a half months as a startup. Building something from the ground up is never linear, and we’ve experienced our fair share of challenges, wins, and lessons along the way. Join Read more Der Beitrag #013 198 days later erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
In this episode of the Anti-Pattern Podcast, Michael and Christian serve up the real menu: the first use cases you can expect when kicking off a software project with us. Forget vague promises and bloated roadmaps—this conversation is all about practical, impactful, and early-stage results that actually move the needle. Read more Der Beitrag #012 Use Cases for breakfast erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
In this episode of the Anti-Pattern Podcast, we move from calling out the BS in the industry (as we did in the last episode) to showing what it actually looks like to run a software project with us. Spoiler: it’s not just about code and caffeine. We break down the Read more Der Beitrag #011 Collaborative Damage erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
In this episode, Christian and Michael dive deep into the most outrageous, overused, and outright absurd marketing and sales BS they’ve encountered during their years navigating the PLM software world. Get ready for a no-filter rundown of the 10 biggest BS tactics PLM vendors love to use – and unfortunately Read more Der Beitrag #010 Chronicals of BS erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
In this episode, Michael and Christian take a deep dive into the diverse technical foundations that inspire the ongoing development of their SaaS DTS (Digital Thread System) product. The conversation weaves through a range of influential methodologies and frameworks, starting with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML, and KerML—key enablers for Read more Der Beitrag #009 Raiders of the Lost Inspiration erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
In this episode, Michael and Christian dive into the art and strategy of building effective collaborations 🤝. Whether you’re a startup 🚀 or an established enterprise 🏢, partnerships can be a powerful lever for growth and innovation—if done right ✅. We explore the five key types of partners that drive Read more Der Beitrag #008 EP’s Eleven erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
In this episode of the Anti Pattern Podcast 🎙️, our co-founders Michael and Christian take you behind the scenes of their ambitious startup journey 🚀. At the heart of today’s discussion are the first critical layers they’re laying down: the Modeling Engine 🛠️ and the User Interface 🖥️. Christian shares Read more Der Beitrag #007 The Modeling Begins erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
Join us in this exciting episode as Michael shares his observations from Hannover Messe—comparing industry trends from previous years to the cutting-edge developments and innovations of today 🌐. We dive into a critical discussion: With over a trillion of euros 💶 set to flow from Germany and the EU, will Read more Der Beitrag #006 Graph Wars – The Industry Awakens erschien zuerst auf Elevating Patterns.
