Two Projects, One Trusted Partnership: We As Web × Springer Maschinenfabrik

When Springer Maschinenfabrik GmbH set out to develop two important digitalization solutions, the company needed a technology partner capable of supporting different technical requirements, project structures, and industrial applications.

One project focused on creating a digital twin of its production environment, enabling real-time monitoring of machines and processes. The other involved developing an automated robot labeling system for the corrugated packaging industry.

For both projects, Springer chose to work with We As Web.

Each project ran for approximately one year, bringing together different engineering capabilities and team structures. Both were successfully completed and are now in productive use.

Making production visible in real time

The first project involved developing a company-wide Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform, designed to provide a digital twin of Springer’s production environment.

The objective was to enable real-time monitoring of machines and processes through a connected digital infrastructure.

Together with Springer, We As Web developed a solution incorporating IT/OT architecture, a sensor network, and a data lake, creating the technical foundation for monitoring production operations in real time.

The project required a multidisciplinary approach, bringing together different areas of software engineering and technical expertise.

Over approximately one year, a seven-person We As Web team worked on the development and implementation of the platform, covering project management, DevOps, frontend and backend development, full-stack engineering, and UI/UX design.

The resulting IIoT platform was successfully implemented and is now operating in production.

Developing an automated robot labeling system

Alongside the IIoT platform, Springer and We As Web collaborated on a second project: an automated robot labeling system for the corrugated packaging industry.

While the first project involved a broad technical architecture and multiple engineering disciplines, the robot labeling system required a smaller, focused development team.

A four-person We As Web team, consisting of a project manager and three full-stack developers, worked with Springer to develop and deploy the solution.

The project was completed over approximately one year, and the automated labeling system is now in productive use.

Although different in scope and technical requirements, both projects followed the same collaborative approach, combining Springer’s understanding of its industrial requirements with We As Web’s software development expertise.

A collaboration that worked at every level

Beyond the technical requirements of the two projects, the collaboration between Springer and We As Web was built on clear communication, reliability, and a shared commitment to successful delivery.

Working across geographical distances, the teams maintained close cooperation throughout both projects, from development to implementation.

For Florin Mihaiu, Chief Information Officer at Springer Maschinenfabrik GmbH, these aspects were particularly important.

“Working with We As Web went excellently at every level: technically sound, reliable in execution, transparent in communication, and highly committed throughout the entire project duration. The team proved to be a competent and trustworthy partner, both technically and in day-to-day collaboration.”

Florin Mihaiu, CIO, Springer Maschinenfabrik GmbH

His feedback reflects the importance of combining technical competence with dependable collaboration, particularly when delivering complex software projects across different locations and teams.

It also highlights something we value greatly at We As Web: building professional relationships where clients can rely on both the expertise and the commitment of the people they work with.

Two successfully delivered solutions

With both projects completed and operating in production, the collaboration between Springer and We As Web has delivered two distinct software solutions supporting different industrial applications.

The IIoT platform enables real-time monitoring of Springer’s machines and production processes through a digital twin, while the automated robot labeling system provides a dedicated solution for the corrugated packaging industry.

For We As Web, working with Springer has been an opportunity to contribute our engineering expertise to two demanding projects and build a relationship based on technical quality, transparent communication, and trust.

And perhaps the strongest endorsement of that relationship comes from Springer itself. As Florin Mihaiu concludes in his reference:

“I therefore give We As Web my unreserved recommendation as a nearshore development partner for IIoT and software development projects.”

We appreciate Springer’s trust and look forward to the opportunities that our collaboration may bring.