The strategic partnership combines CONTACT’s PLM, MES, and IIoT solutions with TJ Digital Systems’ problem-solving expertise to streamline engineering and manufacturing processes for companies across the United Kingdom.

In today’s highly competitive market, efficient product development and manufacturing processes are critical for business success. Digital solutions are key to achieving this: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) enables cross-team collaboration and accelerates development, while Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) support efficient scheduling and resource allocation. Industrial machinery connected through the Internet of Things (IIoT) provides real-time production insights to identify bottlenecks, reduce downtime, and improve product quality.  

Now, CONTACT Software joins forces with TJ Digital Systems to roll out end-to-end digital solutions for manufacturers in the UK. The strategic partnership combines CONTACT’s modular Elements platform with TJ Digital Systems’ deep knowledge of the UK manufacturing sector and proven expertise in systems integration, digital consultancy, and performance delivery. 

CONTACT Elements enables companies to merge data silos into a single source of truth and integrates seamlessly with enterprise systems such as ERP or CAD. It supports cloud deployment and provides AI capabilities to optimize processes all the way from product development to manufacturing and service. Elements’ modular, low-code architecture allows gradual expansion, offering a future-proof solution that adapts to changing market requirements, customer demands, and regulatory standards. 

As CONTACT’s regional partner, TJ Digital Systems will support UK customers throughout the entire implementation journey: from consulting and needs analysis to deployment and long-term support. Their comprehensive approach connects people, data, and technology. It fosters a culture of continuous improvement, enhances efficiency through standardized, lean methodologies, and leverages cutting-edge digital solutions such as CONTACT Elements. For customers, this leads to tangible results: TJ Digital Systems achieves an average efficiency improvement of 25% in their projects.  

“We are thrilled to partner with CONTACT Software to bring the Elements digitalization platform to manufacturers across the UK,” said Tim Shelley, CEO of TJ Digital Systems. “This collaboration enables UK manufacturers to streamline processes, improve operational visibility, and respond faster to market demands.” 

“The UK manufacturing sector is setting a strong pace in digital transformation, and we are excited to support this momentum together with TJ Digital Systems,” said Dimitri Baumtrok, Head of International Business at CONTACT Software. “By combining our Elements platform with TJ’s deep local expertise and proven delivery capabilities, we enable manufacturers to connect the top floor with the shop floor, accelerate time-to-value, and achieve measurable operational impact. This partnership is a powerful step in scaling our partner ecosystem and bringing integrated, AI-driven PLM, MES, and IIoT solutions closer to customers across the UK.”

About CONTACT Software 

CONTACT is the leading vendor of open standard software and open source pioneer for the product development process and digital transformation. Our products help to organize projects, reliably execute processes and work together worldwide using virtual product models and the digital twin. Our open technology and our CONTACT Elements platform are ideal for connecting IT systems and the Internet of Things for end-to-end business processes. 

About TJ Digital Systems Ltd

TJ Digital Systems helps companies transform their engineering and manufacturing performance through consulting, state of the art solutions and hands-on implementation. We combine deep industry expertise, effective change management, technology and digital systems to solve immediate challenges but also position our clients for long term and measurable success. 

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