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Posts by Christopher Lockheardt

For 20+ years, Christopher has been writing articles about innovative technology, translating highly technical subjects into clear, concise, and compelling stories. For Mendix, he writes about how the Mendix low-code application development platform helps manufacturers build smart manufacturing solutions, bring speed and agility to their shop floor, overcome the complexities of quality management, accelerate sustainability initiatives, and boost supply chain predictability and resiliency.

Christopher has a master's degree in writing. Off the clock, he busies himself with playwriting, acting, soccer, tennis, and board gaming.
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All posts by Christopher Lockheardt

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    4 Ways Mendix Is Advancing Manufacturing

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    There’s Never Been a Better Way to Build Shop Floor Applications

    • App Development
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    Schuler Goes Right to the Edge with Low-Code

    • App Development
  • Why Low-Code Is a Game Changer for IT/OT Convergence

    • News & Events
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    How to Ready Your Workforce for the Smart Manufacturing Revolution

    • App Development
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    Get Smarter About Smart Manufacturing

    • News & Events
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    Why Automotive Manufacturers Are Adopting the Composable Business

    • Digital Transformation
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    How to Build a Sustainable Tomorrow with Low-Code

    • News & Events
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    Bring Your Manufacturing Questions to Realize LIVE

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  • Mendix & AWS

    Mendix & AWS: Your Digital Transformation One-Two Punch

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