M2i Community: connect with the network in materials innovation
The “Materials ecosystem”: we call it this because it involves all players in industry and academia, organizations and individuals, in fact the whole network which enables materials innovation. Driven specialists, researchers, managers and entrepreneurs – at established institutes, academia, large industries and smart start-ups. M2i connects with the players in the Materials eco-system to enable materials innovation in The Netherlands and internationally. Our personal approach has been well known for years. Now we are adding M2i Community: an online platform. We will start small, letting it grow and develop, and invite all players in materials innovation to build the M2i Community with us so that the entire Community benefits. We invite you to let us know what you want to reach with materials research and innovation, and how M2i can contribute to this in your view. Feel welcome to contact us.
M2i Thematic Meeting: Twin Transition for Sustainable Shipbuilding – Registration open
M2i is pleased to announce that registration has opened for the upcoming Thematic Meeting titled ‘Twin Transition for Sustainable Shipbuilding’, taking place on 17 March in Sneek. In this thematic meeting the focus will be on Digital Product Passports (DPPs) and introduce innovative developments, share practical insights, and explore opportunities to collaborate—so we can accelerate progress together. Through interactive breakout sessions, we will identify common themes to investigate further
CT de Boer Showcases SUBLIME Fieldwork at the 2025 M2i Conference
During the 2025 M2i Conference at Papendal, Anton Gorter of Civiele Technieken de Boer presented the progress of SUBLIME’s field monitoring work on the Van Hall Bridge in Amsterdam. His talk, “An on-site measurement campaign – it sounds so simple” highlighted the many practical steps and unforeseen challenges involved in collecting high-quality strain data on a historic movable steel bridge. Read more
M2i Community Conference 2025 – Looking back!
On 8 December 2025, the annual M2i Community Conference took place at Sports Centre Papendal in Arnhem. More than 225 professionals and researchers gathered to discuss material science and present their work. For the first time, the M2i GGS research team participated in this vibrant community event. Their presence added fresh energy to the day’s scientific and technical exchange. Read more