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
Sheet Pile Corrosion Study Begins
The SUBLIME project is taking a major step forward in understanding how steel sheet piles age in real port conditions.
M2i is looking for a Programme Manager National Growth Fund ‘Groeien met Groen Staal’
M2i is looking for a Programme Manager National Growth Fund ‘Groeien met Groen Staal’.
CIRHY Project Approved: A Major Boost for Green, Hydrogen-Resistant Circular Steels
We are proud to announce that “Circularity as Opportunity: Engineering Hydrogen-Resistant Circular Steels (CIRHY)” has officially been approved in the highly competitive NWO Perspectief 2024–2025 round. The project represents a major step forward in the development of safe, circular and hydrogen-resistant steels, strengthening the Netherlands’ position at the forefront of green steel innovation.
PURECOOL ranked as #1 Perspectief proposal: Ready for Next-Generation Cryogenics
Our M2i-supported project PURECOOL — Next-Generation Cryogenics: Advanced Thermal Interfaces and Low-Power Low-Noise Cooling Solutions — has been awarded top funding in the NWO Perspectief 2024–2025 call, ranking #1 in the competition.
Looking back: M2i Thematic Meeting REACH-ing for a PFAS free future
On 7 October 2025, experts from research, industry, and regulatory bodies convened at the Mikrocentrum in Veldhoven for the M2i thematic meeting “REACH-ing for a PFAS-Free Future.” The event addressed the urgent challenge of developing sustainable alternatives to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—materials long valued for their durability and versatility, yet increasingly restricted due to environmental and health concerns.
Circular Circuits Outreach Event – Building the Future of Circular Electronics
On 17 October 2025, researchers, policymakers, and industry representatives gathered at the Dutch Tech Campus in Zoetermeer for the Circular Circuits Outreach Event, a full-day programme dedicated to advancing circularity in the electronics sector. Hosted by the Reconext, supported by Dutch Tech Campus / Ping Properties, and co-organised with M2i, the event brought together more than 70 participants from government, academia, and business to share concrete pathways toward closing material loops in electronic products. Read more and watch the movie on the Circular Circuits website
Symposium: Railway rails and rail maintenance, now and in the future
The M2i research project Fundamental study of contact fatigue strength of rail after grinding has resulted in a thesis entitled Damage behavior of ground pearlitic railway steel. Researcher Bart Schotsman and promotors Em Prof.Dr.Ir. Jilt Sietsma, Prof.Dr. Maria Santofimia Navarro and Prof.Dr.Ir. Roumen Petrov of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, TU Delft), organize a symposium to mark the completion of the project.
Wenfeng Liu defends PhD cum laude and receives Rubicon grant
On 12 September 2025, Wenfeng Liu successfully defended his PhD cum laude at the University of Amsterdam, under the supervision of Dr. Corentin Coulais. This highest academic distinction highlights Wenfeng’s outstanding contributions to the field of metamaterials.
Reflections on ICSBM 2025 – Advancing Sustainable Building Materials
From 11 to 13 August 2025, the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) became the meeting point for the sustainable construction materials community as it hosted the 4th International Conference on Sustainable Building Materials (ICSBM 2025).
M2i Thematic Meeting: REACH-ing for a PFAS free future – Registration open
M2i is pleased to announce that registration has opened for the upcoming Thematic Meeting titled ‘REACH-ing for a PFAS free future’, taking place on 7 October 2025 in Eindhoven. The event focuses on advancing sustainable solutions and innovations to replace PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in a wide range of applications.
Looking Back: M2i Thematic Meeting: How to shape the Aluminum Future
On Wednesday, June 18th a one-day thematic workshop was held to discuss challenges and opportunities in the aluminium industry. The event, held at the Koninklijke Metaalunie in Nieuwegein, was organized by M2i and the Dutch Aluminium Association (DAA). Experts from industry and academia presented their views on topics such as sustainability, decarbonization and innovative means to optimize the utilization of aluminium, in particular focusing on increasing recycled alloy content feedstock without sacrificing productivity and resulting material properties.
TRIATHLON 3rd Progress meeting in Vienna
On the 3rd and 4th of June the TRIATHLON project team gathered for the M18 consortium meeting in the vibrant city of Vienna, hosted by consortium partner Lithoz. The meeting brought all partners together, the two-day session focused on reviewing progress, aligning priorities, and planning the path ahead.
Registration open: 16th Forming Technology Forum on 17 and 18 September 2025
The registration for the 16th Forming Technology Forum has opened! The Forming Technology Forum 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. Forming Technology Forum is a 2-day conference with a limited number of carefully selected presentations and sufficient time for in-depth discussion. Forming Technology Forum sets itself apart from other similarly focused conferences with its highly interactive, supportive and collaborative environment that is achieved by having only plenary sessions, encouraging lively discussions after
‘Doe maar duurzaam’ showcasts Circular Circuits project
The Circular Circuits project participates in the next TV-program “Doe maar duurzaam”. The project leader Prof. Arnold Tukker and two PhD’s (Dorien van Dolderen and Max van Beek) explain the need for circularity in electronics in front of the camera.
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
Save the date 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 Topics of the sessions: Data-based model enhancement Digital Twins of forming processes and formed parts Physics informed neural networks (PINNs) Thermodynamics based artificial neural networks (TANNs) In-line sensors for forming processes (e.g. draw-in, vision, eddy-current, …) Soft sensors and smart tools Actuators specific for forming (e.g. adaptable beads/spacers, blank
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