IndustrialFairs

INDUSRUPTIV

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Where industry and technology meet between an espresso and a soda. No polite conversations here — we challenge mantras, biases, and buzzwords shaping our sector for the years to come. — and ask the question: is it Trash or Cash?

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16. Aan Tafel met Fanuc, Wouters Cutting & Welding & Okuma: De industrie aan het woord, Live vanop Machineering NextGen 30.06.2026 46:22

De laatste dag van Machineering NextGen Experience in Kortrijk Xpo schuiven we aan tafel met drie zwaargewichten uit de maakindustrie. Drie bedrijven, drie expertises, maar één gezamenlijke missie: Belgische productiebedrijven helpen om slimmer, sneller en efficiënter te produceren. We gaan in gesprek met Wouters Cutting & Welding , Okuma en Fanuc . Wat leeft er vandaag bij industriële bedrijv...

15. De hype voorbij: Waarom 3D-printing de verspaning niet heeft vermoord volgens Franc Coenen 16.06.2026 46:32

3D-printing zou de maakindustrie revolutioneren. Sommige futuristen voorspelden zelfs het einde van de verspaning. Maar vijftien jaar, meerdere hypes en miljarden aan investeringen later, blijkt de realiteit een stuk genuanceerder. In deze aflevering schuift technologiejournalist en uitgever Franc Coenen aan voor een open gesprek over additive manufacturing, verspaning, AI en de evolutie van de ma...

14. Van familie-erfenis naar industrieel groeiverhaal met Sven Goethals van POEDR 02.06.2026 26:11

In deze aflevering spreken we met Sven Goethals van POEDR. Samen met zijn broer nam hij het familiebedrijf over en zette hij een gedurfde stap richting een moderne, schaalbare poederlakkerij. Wat begon als een traditie in metaalbewerking groeide uit tot een industrieel verhaal vol keuzes, risico’s en versnelling. We hebben het over groeien onder druk, investeren in capaciteit en hoe je een klassie...

13. Industrie 4.0 onder aanval: de echte uitdagingen van industriële cyberbeveiliging volgens Erik de Nert van Spotit 20.05.2026 43:15

In deze aflevering van Indusruptiv gaat Karl in gesprek met Erik De Nert van Spotit over de realiteit van OT cybersecurity in de industrie. Van netwerksegmentatie en remote access tot de rol van mensen, processen en technologie: een open gesprek over hoe productiebedrijven zich vandaag écht moeten wapenen tegen cyberdreigingen. Waarom zijn mensen tegelijk het grootste risico én de sterkste verdedi...

12. From Products to Solutions: Navigating Industry in Turbulent Times with Marc Vissers | Head of Marketing Communications & Sales Support Europe West at Lenze 30.04.2026 28:53

In this episode of INDUSRUPTIV , recorded live at INDUMATION 2026 , we sit down with Marc Vissers, Marketing Manager EMEA at Lenze. After an intense few days on the exhibition floor, we reflect on the real challenges companies across Europe are facing today. From resource shortages to supply chain disruptions and increasing complexity, the pressure on the manufacturing industry is higher than ever...

11. From Proof of Concept to Practice: The Digital Struggle of SMEs with Matthijs Degryse | Co-founder van GUMP 16.04.2026 32:22

In this episode of INDUSRUPTIV , recorded live at INDUMATION 2026 , we sit down with Matthijs Degryse, co-founder of GUUMP, a true generalist with a sharp perspective on technology, sales, and innovation in industry. From ERP systems to AI agents, and from proof-of-concepts to real-world implementations, this episode breaks down where companies are truly getting stuck today. The real challenge isn...

10. Automate the automation with Thierry Van Eeckhout | Senior Vice President at Siemens Belgium - Luxembourg 02.04.2026 37:10

In this episode, recorded live during INDUMATION 2026⁠ , we sit down with Thierry Van Eeckhout, a seasoned insider at Siemens. We explore the transformation of a traditional industrial player into a technology-driven ecosystem where hardware, software, and AI seamlessly come together. From PLCs to digital twins, and from data to autonomous production, this episode offers a clear and honest view of...

09. The Future of Industrial Robotics with Filip Tuypens - Managing Director FANUC Benelux 18.03.2026 45:11

In this episode of the Indusruptive , recorded live at INDUMATION 2026, one key question takes center stage: what actually works in industrial robotics today? Together with Philip Teupens (General Manager at Fanuc Benelux), we cut through the buzz around AI and automation to focus on real-world applications, measurable results, and realistic expectations. From robot density in the Benelux to the i...

08. The AI-factory of the world: Pascal Coppens about China’s next industrial revolution 05.03.2026 32:14

In this episode of the Interruptive podcast, recorded during INDUMATION , we speak with China expert and author Pascal Coppens about his latest book China's Next Miracle. “If you are interested in AI, you should be interested in China.” What does China’s rapid technological evolution mean for industry, AI, and the global economy? And why do many Western companies still look at what is happening th...

07. Indumation Special: OT Security Debate 2026 17.02.2026 1:29:35

Recorded live at Indumation 2026 , this session explores one of the most critical topics in the Belgian industrial landscape: OT cybersecurity. While many organizations are focused on NIS2 compliance, industrial frontrunners are already looking beyond. What does that mean in practice for production environments? Which risks truly matter today? And how do you make strategic decisions in a world sha...

06. why smart automation requires skilled workers with Robert Boute from VLERICK 03.02.2026 14:05

In this episode, we sit down with Robert Boute, Full Professor at Vlerick Business School and KU Leuven, to cut through the noise around digital transformation in industry. Together, we explore what digital technologies actually deliver on the shop floor, how data-driven operations improve decision making, and why the future is not about replacing people, but about augmenting human expertise with...

05. IT and OT in Harmony at Premium Sound Solutions 08.01.2026 24:01

What happens when premium sound and digital transformation meet on the shop floor? In this episode, recorded live at ABISS in Kortrijk Xpo, we sit down with Dieter Van de Velde and Stijn Van Uytfanghe from Premium Sound Solutions. Together, we explore the reality of IT and OT collaboration, digital strategy in operations, and how technology truly creates value in a global manufacturing environment...

04. From Titanium to Forging the Future: How Safran Blades Sharpens Industry 4.0 04.12.2025 27:08

In this episode, we sat down with Guiseppe La Mantia, head of Purchasing & Supply Chain at Safran Blades, to uncover how they built a cutting-edge factory from scratch in Belgium—where digitalization, robotics, and smart processes aren’t just buzzwords, they’re daily reality. In this episode: The journey of creating a factory capable of producing 400,000 aircraft blades a year, starting entire...

03. How do you keep a tank terminal cyber-resilient in a rapidly evolving OT landscape? | Johan Van Campenhout, EIA & OT-strateeg at ADVARIO 21.11.2025 19:34

We spoke with Johan van Kampenhout , Freelance Project Manager OT & Automation at Advario , about how a tank terminal with roots in the 1970s stays futureproof in a world of evolving cyber risks. From detecting silent vulnerabilities to balancing legacy infrastructure with modern security requirements. In this episode: How Advario turns complex OT-legislation into a practical, long-term cybers...

02. How data-driven assembly decisions improve product strength and cut overdesign costs. | Jan Van Nylen, Head of Operational Excellence at ZF Wind Power 05.11.2025 23:17

We spoke with Jan Van Nylen , Head of Operational Excellence at ZF Wind Power , about how the company uses data and digitalization to transform its production processes. From efficiency gains and sustainability improvements to smarter decision-making on the factory floor. In this episode: How ZF Wind Power optimizes gearbox production for wind turbines using real-time data. Why combining heat trea...

01. AI Agents and Copilots for Manufacturing? How Industry scales its business cases. | with Jan Van Looy, Specialist Leader in (Gen)AI at Deloitte 22.10.2025 29:40

We talk with Jan Van Looy, AI specialist at Deloitte, about the evolution from copilots to agents, the real-world use of AI in industry, and why humans themselves are often the biggest barrier to success. In this episode: AI Agents – AI Copilots : decisive power matters! AI Experimenting without a policy: putting your IP at risk How 90 % of pilots become worthless after a year First AI use cases t...