What is a low-code platform and why is it relevant for SMEs?
In mechanical engineering, grown applications often control more than just a few screens. They intervene in production planning, quotation calculation, variant logic, or technical procurement. The system runs because it has been adapted to the business over many years. This is exactly what makes it difficult later to implement changes cleanly without creating side effects.
A low-code platform is a development environment in which applications are not created exclusively through classic program code. Central building blocks are constructed via models, configurations, and reusable components. Individual logic remains possible but is no longer the starting point of every development. This does not just accelerate things; above all, it changes the process: requirements become visible faster, specialist departments can test and provide feedback earlier, and adjustments are created iteratively instead of in long project phases.
Especially where development resources are scarce and processes still need to be adjusted regularly, low-code becomes a pragmatic tool. It is less about "less code" and more about increased controllability.
Why classic redevelopment is often not an option for SMEs
The thought of a clean cut is understandable: shut down the old system, introduce a new system, done. In practice, this approach is risky because all processes must function anew simultaneously. In mechanical engineering, this rarely affects only IT. As soon as interfaces between ERP, machine connectivity, calculation, and in-house developments do not mesh cleanly, order processing, delivery dates, and production come under pressure.
Added to this is a typical problem with legacy software: knowledge is often hidden in rules, special cases, and historically grown workarounds. This logic cannot simply be rebuilt from a functional specification. Anyone developing from scratch must first understand what the system actually does, not just what it is supposed to do. This takes time, ties up the best people, and quickly ends in compromises because operations must continue.
Step-by-step replacement instead of a Big Bang
A controlled transition significantly reduces this risk. Functions are gradually detached from the old system and transferred into new applications. Operations remain stable while individual areas are modernized.Low-code platforms support this approach because they enable rapid development and parallel test environments. New modules can be verified while the existing system continues to run. This creates security and allows decisions to be made based on real usage.
Understanding legacy software as a professional strength
Old applications are not just a problem. They often contain deep process knowledge. Production logic, calculation rules, or customer-specific workflows have been optimized over years. A successful modernization preserves this knowledge and transfers it into a future-proof structure.
Low-code helps because existing processes do not have to be reinvented. They are made visible, clearly structured, and further developed step by step. This reduces friction between the business departments and IT.
PANDORA by classix is a low-code platform designed for individual applications for SMEs. The focus is on modular development, transparent structure, and long-term maintainability.
For modernization projects, it is particularly relevant that existing applications do not have to be replaced abruptly. New modules can be developed, tested, and trained in parallel. This creates a transition that remains manageable from both a technical and organizational perspective.
Why low-code is a strategic decision
Low-code is not a short-term accelerator for individual projects. Used correctly, it becomes a foundation for continuous further development. Adjustments become more predictable. Dependencies decrease. IT becomes capable of acting again without working in a permanent state of emergency.
For decision-makers in IT, purchasing, and production, this means above all: more control over their own system landscape and less risk during necessary changes.
FAQ on PANDORA
Is PANDORA suitable for the step-by-step replacement of existing applications? Yes. The platform is designed to develop and introduce new modules parallel to the legacy system. This enables a controlled transition without interrupting operations.
Is low-code also suitable for complex processes? Yes. Low-code does not replace business logic; it structures it. Individual processes can be mapped and specifically expanded without starting from scratch every time.
How does PANDORA support specialist departments during the project? Through early prototypes and visible applications, departments can provide feedback faster. This reduces development errors and shortens coordination paths.
For which companies does this approach make sense? For SMEs that cannot shut down their existing software but still need to modernize. Especially where production, purchasing, or service depend heavily on individual applications.
Inquire now without obligation: pandora.classix.de/en
In mechanical engineering, grown applications often control more than just a few screens. They intervene in production planning, quotation calculation, variant logic, or technical procurement. The system runs because it has been adapted to the business over many years. This is exactly what makes it difficult later to implement changes cleanly without creating side effects.
A low-code platform is a development environment in which applications are not created exclusively through classic program code. Central building blocks are constructed via models, configurations, and reusable components. Individual logic remains possible but is no longer the starting point of every development. This does not just accelerate things; above all, it changes the process: requirements become visible faster, specialist departments can test and provide feedback earlier, and adjustments are created iteratively instead of in long project phases.
Especially where development resources are scarce and processes still need to be adjusted regularly, low-code becomes a pragmatic tool. It is less about "less code" and more about increased controllability.
Why classic redevelopment is often not an option for SMEs
The thought of a clean cut is understandable: shut down the old system, introduce a new system, done. In practice, this approach is risky because all processes must function anew simultaneously. In mechanical engineering, this rarely affects only IT. As soon as interfaces between ERP, machine connectivity, calculation, and in-house developments do not mesh cleanly, order processing, delivery dates, and production come under pressure.
Added to this is a typical problem with legacy software: knowledge is often hidden in rules, special cases, and historically grown workarounds. This logic cannot simply be rebuilt from a functional specification. Anyone developing from scratch must first understand what the system actually does, not just what it is supposed to do. This takes time, ties up the best people, and quickly ends in compromises because operations must continue.
Step-by-step replacement instead of a Big Bang
A controlled transition significantly reduces this risk. Functions are gradually detached from the old system and transferred into new applications. Operations remain stable while individual areas are modernized.Low-code platforms support this approach because they enable rapid development and parallel test environments. New modules can be verified while the existing system continues to run. This creates security and allows decisions to be made based on real usage.
Understanding legacy software as a professional strength
Old applications are not just a problem. They often contain deep process knowledge. Production logic, calculation rules, or customer-specific workflows have been optimized over years. A successful modernization preserves this knowledge and transfers it into a future-proof structure.
Low-code helps because existing processes do not have to be reinvented. They are made visible, clearly structured, and further developed step by step. This reduces friction between the business departments and IT.
PANDORA by classix is a low-code platform designed for individual applications for SMEs. The focus is on modular development, transparent structure, and long-term maintainability.
For modernization projects, it is particularly relevant that existing applications do not have to be replaced abruptly. New modules can be developed, tested, and trained in parallel. This creates a transition that remains manageable from both a technical and organizational perspective.
Why low-code is a strategic decision
Low-code is not a short-term accelerator for individual projects. Used correctly, it becomes a foundation for continuous further development. Adjustments become more predictable. Dependencies decrease. IT becomes capable of acting again without working in a permanent state of emergency.
For decision-makers in IT, purchasing, and production, this means above all: more control over their own system landscape and less risk during necessary changes.
FAQ on PANDORA
Is PANDORA suitable for the step-by-step replacement of existing applications? Yes. The platform is designed to develop and introduce new modules parallel to the legacy system. This enables a controlled transition without interrupting operations.
Is low-code also suitable for complex processes? Yes. Low-code does not replace business logic; it structures it. Individual processes can be mapped and specifically expanded without starting from scratch every time.
How does PANDORA support specialist departments during the project? Through early prototypes and visible applications, departments can provide feedback faster. This reduces development errors and shortens coordination paths.
For which companies does this approach make sense? For SMEs that cannot shut down their existing software but still need to modernize. Especially where production, purchasing, or service depend heavily on individual applications.
Inquire now without obligation: pandora.classix.de/en
