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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

In this episode, Michael and Christian dive headfirst into the holy trinity of modern digital design: UX (User Experience), DX (Developer Experience), and AX (Agent Experience). Because let’s face it—what’s the point of a slick UI if your devs are crying in YAML and your AI agents are stuck in Read more…

🎙️ In this episode, Michael and Christian dive into the concept of innovation. They discuss why Mannheim has earned its reputation as a hub for inventive products, and they tackle the intriguing question of whether a company like Elevating Patterns—just three months old—can be truly innovative. 💡 The conversation explores Read more…

Building a software solution can sometimes feel like navigating a complex maze—full of twists, turns, and unexpected obstacles. Without the right guidance, it’s easy to lose direction or waste time on inefficient paths. In this episode, Christian and Michael dive into the guiding principles that shape their development efforts and Read more…

Episode 2 is all about the “Graph”. Christian and Michael discuss the usage of Graph Databases and why they seem to be way better equipped to implement a Digital Thread System as compared to classical RDBMS. They share their view on the needed flexibility and touch on performance topics. You Read more…

In their first episode Christian and Michael introduce themselves and talk about their plans for their newly founded start up. They share their common history and make sure everybody understands that they don’t want to build yet another PLM tool. The Digital thread, so they say, has never fully been Read more…