At JEC World 2026 (Paris Nord Villepinte, March 10 to 12), Cannon introduces the all-new NEXUS system, comprised of a composite mold, thermoregulation system and the associated controls.
This method for regulating mold temperatures allows for a 25% increase in efficiency compared to standard mold heating practices. In addition, the system opens up new optimization scenarios previously unavailable while reducing cycle times, with the aim of increasing part quality and potentially cutting raw material usage. Initially aimed at manufacturers using PU RIM (Reaction Injection Molding), the NEXUS system is also applicable to many processes that involve thermoset materials.
NEXUS technology uses the physical properties of composites not only as structural reinforcement, but as heating elements integrated into the mold itself. This allows for extremely fast temperature ramp-ups, up to 30?C per minute, as well as much more precise localized temperature control compared to fluid-based systems.
Within the mold, this makes it possible to create differentiated thermal areas, separated by gradients less than a few millimeters. This feature is particularly useful in processes where the material’s chemical kinetics have to be carefully modulated. The nature of composites also offers the possibility of designing the mold with “tailor-made” properties, calibrating the heating rate, transverse conductivity or heat distribution according to the requirements of the part to be produced.
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18 February 2026
