MaDiTraCe Project Holds Its Second Consortium Meeting in Essen, Germany

Following our first meeting in Leoben, the MaDiTraCe Project has once again brought together its consortium at DMT GROUP facilities in Essen, Germany, from 10th March to 12th March, to continue advancing material traceability both digitally and physically.

On the first day, the event began with a warm welcome from Knut Ansgar Hirsch (DMT), followed by insightful presentations. Our coordinator, Daniel Monfort (BRGM), along with work package leaders and consortium members, shared noteworthy progress and promising preliminary results. Additionally, discussions with the Advisory Board provided valuable feedback for the project’s development.

During the second day, the team engaged in an Integration Workshop focusing on key topics such as Material Fingerprinting, Digital Traceability, and the CERA Chain of Custody Standard. Through hypothetical scenarios, participants explored innovative solutions to current challenges in material identification and traceability.

Key Takeaways from the Workshop:

• Material Fingerprinting: Innovative techniques to improve material identification and traceability.
• Digital Traceability: Advanced digital solutions for securing supply chains, including the Material Passport concept.
• CERA4in1: The importance of CERA standards in promoting responsible sourcing.
• Business Case Development: Practical applications of MaDiTraCe’s findings to drive real-world industry impact.

With these discussions and collaborations, the MaDiTraCe Project continues to push the boundaries of innovation and digital transformation in raw material traceability. The insights gained during this meeting will serve as a foundation for the next phases of the project, ensuring continued progress and impactful results.