M2i Thematic Meeting: Towards the Circular Economy in Metals – Looking back
On April 8, 2025, the Materials innovation institute (M2i) hosted the thematic meeting “Towards Circular Economy in Metals” at Het Vakwerkhuis in Delft. The event convened experts from academia, industry, and government to explore strategies for transitioning the metals sector towards circularity. The program topics spanned over the whole metal life cycle allowing for a balanced view.
SAVE THE DATE : October 7th, 2025, M2i Thematic meeting – REACHing a PFAS-free future
Join Us for a M2i Thematic Meeting on REACHing a PFAS-free future.
SUBLIME Project Explores Structural Reliability and Innovation
On March 21, 2025, the SUBLIME (Sustainable and Reliable Macro Steel Infrastructures) project consortium gathered for its 2nd Annual User Committee Meeting. Hosted by North Sea Port (NSP) at its Vlissingen premises, the meeting brought together over 30 representatives from research institutions, industry partners, government bodies, and funding agencies to reflect on progress, share research outcomes and explore pathways for future collaboration.
Annual meeting with users of the Circular Circuits project took place on 14th March 2025
Already two-years running ‘Circular Circuits’ project has reached an intense collaboration stage.
Released: TRIAHTLON project video
Watch the first TRIATHLON project video, showcasing the projects mission to revolutionize aviation with hydrogen-powered hybrid-electric powertrains.
16th Forming Technology Forum on 17 and 18 September 2025
We are happy to announce and invite you for the 16th Forming Technology Forum which will take place on 17 and 18 September 2025 in Enschede, the Netherlands. The theme of this year’s conference is Hybrid Models for Material Forming Combining Physics, Data and Machine Learning Some of the topics that we would like to discuss are for instance: Data based model enhancement: How can we use data to correct/improve existing material models? PINNs/TANNs: Utilizing physical principles and neural networks together in modeling of forming In-line/soft sensors: Combining models with
9th International conference on Solid-Solid Phase transformation in inorganic metals (PTM2025)
Registration is now open for the 9th International conference on Solid-Solid Phase transformation in inorganic materials (PTM2025), which will be held from 7 – 11 July 2025 in Delft, the Netherlands. More information and registration
Grade2XL researcher Valentina Pusateri successfully defended her PhD
On Thursday 30 January 2025, Grade2XL researcher Valentina Pusateri successfully defended her PhD at the Technical University of Denmark. Her research focused on comparison of LCA/LCC for the conventional metal manufacturing and the wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM).
SAVE THE DATE : June 18th, 2025 Aluminium Thematic Meeting
Aluminum is the most widely used metal in the light metals portfolio, with many applications spanning transportation, packaging, and construction and other key markets. Advances in alloy technology and processing methods offer opportunities to enhance product performance, improve process efficiency, and reduce costs.
M2i Thematic Meeting: Towards the Circular Economy in Metals – Registration open
M2i organizes a Thematic Meeting ‘Towards the Circular Economy in Metals’, the event will take place on 8 April 2025 in Delft. The transition to a circular economy is one of the key elements for a sustainable future. In 2020, the EU implemented the new circular economy action plan to mitigate the impact on natural resources and support the 2050 climate neutrality target. The Dutch Nationaal Programma Circulaire Economie 2023 – 2030 aligns with this transition, setting clear targets for 2030, and the high-tech sector
TRIATHLON 2nd Progress meeting in Istanbul
On the 21rd and 22th of January the TRIATHLON project team gathered for the M12 consortium meeting in the vibrant city of Istanbul, hosted by Sabancı University.
Join Us at the 4th International Conference on Sustainable Building Materials (ICSBM 2025)
M2i is excited to support the 4th International Conference on Sustainable Building Materials (ICSBM 2025), a premier event for advancing sustainability in the construction sector. This year’s conference will take place in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, from August 10-13, 2025, bringing together leading experts, researchers, and professionals from around the globe to share knowledge and foster innovation. Why Attend? The global construction industry is at a pivotal moment, facing the dual challenge of reducing its environmental impact while meeting the increasing demands of urbanization. ICSBM 2025 offers an essential platform
ARGUS project granted!
We are proud to announce that the ARGUS project has been awarded funding by RVO as part of the National Growth Fund programme “Luchtvaart in Transitite” (LiT) under its “Ondersteunend Onderzoek” module. ARGUS, which stands for ‘Adaptive and Responsive Morphing Surfaces for Green Aviation Using Shape Memory Alloys’, aims to revolutionize the aviation industry.
Innovating Together: How Collaboration Shaped the Ideal Shock Absorber
At M2i, we are passionate about bridging the gap between industry and academia to solve real-world challenges. We are happy to have played an important role in the success of this remarkable research project, which brought together Tata Steel, ATG Europe, and the University of Amsterdam (UvA).
9th international conference on Solid-Solid Phase Transformations in Inorganic Materials (PTM 2025)
Extended deadline for abstract submission to the PTM2025, which will be held at Delft University of Technology in Delft, the Netherlands, July 7-11, 2025.
Progress meeting with users of the Circular Circuits project took place on 27th September 2024
Rapidly developing project has its online Progress meeting on 27th September this year. Around 40 participants took part in evaluations of new results.
Grade2XL final movie released
The final movie of Grade2XL is released. Watch it now and see all the amazing project results highlighted in the movie!
DEPMAT Annual Consortium Meeting 2024 at Outokumpu
On September 2nd, the DEPMAT consortium met at Outokumpu Nirosta in Krefeld, Germany, for a day of interactions and updating each other on the status of the research projects. With all industries and academic institutions well represented, the event offered a great opportunity to align views and planning the future direction for the DEPMAT program.
The Grade2XL project partners meet in Denmark: final meeting
On 27 and 28 August 2024, MAN Energy Solutions hosted in Frederikshavn (Denmark) a 2-day meeting with the Grade2XL partners for the project review sessions and an industrial visit of the facilities of MAN ES. The tour included MAN PrimeServ Service Centre Denmark for production, repair and retrofitting of the engines parts for broad marine and process industry applications.
Decarbonisation Routes for Steel Course
On 3-4 October 2024 TU Delft, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) will organize a course on Decarbonisation Routes for Steel. This course is designed for engineers and scientists working in ferrous metallurgy who would like to better understand the decarbonisation options facing the steel industry. The course will cover the basic chemistry of hydrogen production, combustion and reduction of oxides, consider the different ways hydrogen could be used to replace carbon in iron and steel production but also examine other options
Grade2XL Shines at the prestigious Institute of Welding conference (IIW2024) in Rhodes, Greece
Between 7-12th July, the historic and picturesque island of Rhodes, Greece, hosted the 77th Annual Assembly of the International Institute of Welding (IIW), a major event in the global welding community, providing a unique platform for professionals, researchers, and industry leaders to exchange knowledge, present cutting-edge research, and discuss the latest advancements in welding and materials joining technologies. This year, the IIW conference brought together almost 1,100 participants from 51 countries.
Erik Vegter honored as special member of the Department of Materials Science TU Delft
Last Friday, July 5th, our very own Erik Vegter was awarded with the special status of Member of Honor the Department of Materials Science of the TU Delft. He received the honor during the Materials Technology Day, which was organised by the department about the Groeien met Groen Staal groeifonds program. Erik was recognised for his various substantial contributions to the field of Materials Science during his career and his contribution to the department as an example for academic-industrial collaborations. As M2i, we are honored
Final Event Grade2XL on 11 July 2024 during the IIW2024
The final event for the Grade2XL project will be held during IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference (7-12 July, Rhodes, Greece). On 11 July Grade2XL will have its own dedicated session in the afternoon. In addition, Grade2XL will also have a booth at the IIW 2024 exhibition where two of the six WAAM demonstrators resulting from the project will be showcased.