Stefan van Aalst is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in management and engineering roles within the manufacturing sector. Currently serving as Managing Director for OPEN MIND Technologies Benelux B.V. since January 2023, Stefan specializes in complete CAM solutions for machine tool and control-independent NC programming. Prior experience includes positions as Application Engineer and Sales Engineer at Mazak Europe from March 2016 to present, Workshop Manager at IGS gebo jagema from 2010 to January 2016, Manufacturing Engineer Machining at AM-Manufacturing from 2008 to 2010, Directeur at Stebe Fijnmetaal from 1997 to 2008, and Technical Staff at Eindhoven University of Technology from 1988 to 1997.