March 16, 2026 Circular Economy Week From 19 to 27 March, the Netherlands celebrates the National Circular Economy Week (Week van de Circulaire Economie)—a nationwide initiative dedicated to accelerating the transition towards a circular economy. Circularity is our driving force, so we are excited about a week that puts this transition in the spotlights. Throughout the week, we will be sharing...
March 10, 2026 The future of materials on display at MaterialDistrict Utrecht Last Friday, the Cirmar team visited MaterialDistrict Utrecht, one of the leading events showcasing innovative materials and their applications. Walking through the exhibition made one thing clear: the future of materials is not only creative and innovative—it is increasingly circular, regenerative, and data-driven. Across the event, designers, manufacturers, and researchers presented materials that challenge the...
February 16, 2026 Industry 4.0 and DPP 4.0: The Next Step Toward a Circular Data Economy Industry 4.0 is often described as the fourth industrial revolution — a phase defined by connected machines, intelligent automation and real-time data exchange. But from our perspective at Cirmar, its essence is simpler and more practical. Industry 4.0 is about making life easier for companies. It does this by making data available, interoperable and exchangeable...