The Circular Economy as Our Starting Point As the Week van de Circulaire Economie begins, we would like to share how we approach sustainable business at Cirmar. For us, the circular economy is not simply a goal to work towards — it is the starting point and reference framework for how we design systems. Instead...
Read moreFrom 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...
Read moreLast 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...
Read moreIndustry 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...
Read moreHow do we move from promising AI pilots to true, system-wide implementation in the process industry? That central question guided the recent ISPT (Institute for Sustainable Process Technology) event, “AI in the Process Industry,” hosted at Wageningen University & Research. During this event, industry leaders, researchers, and innovators explored how artificial intelligence can move beyond...
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