Ben Mechelmans, Managing Director of Arburg N.V. in Belgium since 1 January 2026. (Source: Arburg)
Injection moulding

New Managing Director for Arburg Belgium

With effect from 1 January 2026, Ben Mechelmans is the new Managing Director for the Arburg subsidiary in Belgium. At 25 years of age, he represents a breath of fresh air, innovation and new perspectives, which he intends to bring to Arburg N.V., located in Molenstede. At the same time, he stands for continuity in terms of future priorities in the Belgian market.

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“For CNC processes you’re talking millions of points — you can’t teach a robot that; you need CAM,” recalls managing director Lander Debruyne. (Source: Ency)
Automation

The perfect marriage between CNC, robot and controller

Automation for CNC-class applications requires more than standard robotics. CNC Solutions has developed a Technology Package that seamlessly integrates CAM, motion control and robot execution. By combining offline programming, CNC-style control and high-precision robotics, the system delivers predictable multi-axis performance and significantly reduces commissioning time.

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Cannon’s Nexus composite mould with integrated heating system (Source: Cannon)
Faster ramp-up, lower cycle times

Composite mould system revolutionises thermoset temperature control

At JEC World 2026 in Paris, Cannon unveils Nexus, a composite mould system that redefines thermoset temperature control. By integrating heating elements directly into the mould structure, the technology delivers temperature ramp-ups of up to 30°C per minute, cuts energy consumption by more than 70 percent and boosts efficiency by 25 percent compared to conventional fluid-based systems.

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