EXPERT SESSION • 25.09.2025 Rethinking mechanical design From components to systems thinking

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As products grow more complex, the pressure on mechanical engineers to get designs right the first time has never been higher. Every decision you make can cascade throughout the entire system, just like other teams’ choices can change your design, impacting overall performance, manufacturability and cost.

This expert session is tailored for product designers and mechanical engineers, showing you how to think from a system-level perspective in your own designs and make smarter design decisions. You’ll:

  • Learn about applying a system-level understanding to mechanical designs to improve them from day 1
  • Gain concrete tips and real examples to help you solve complex mechanical design challenges
  • Ask questions, share experiences and connect over a walking dinner with fellow engineers

Over the years, we’ve supported engineering teams in accelerating innovation by applying new ways of thinking and tackling problems head-on. This session brings those insights directly to you. Join us at Verhaert’s headquarters in Kruibeke on Thursday, September 25th at 17h30!

When & where?

Thursday September 25th
From 17:30 to 21:30

Verhaert Headquarters in Kruibeke
Hogenakkerhoekstraat 21,
9150 Kruibeke

Experts with hands-on experience designing
complex products and solving integration challenges

Karl Wyseur

On-site Mechanical Design Engineer
at Verhaert On‑site Consulting

Samuel Van den Driessche

Mechanical Design Engineer
at Verhaert Product Innovation

Program for the evening

17h30  Welcome & introduction

17h45  Presentation on rethinking mechanical design

19h00  Walking dinner & networking

21h30  Expected end

 

This event is for you if...

  • You’re experienced in mechanical engineering with a drive to push beyond traditional boundaries.
  • You want to know how a system-level perspective can help you make the right mechanical design choices and avoid costly redesigns.
  • You’re interested in connecting with other like-minded engineers and innovation experts.

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