Metalot@Work 2025: Holon 0 – The Manageable Step Towards a Sustainable Future

On 24 September 2025, we invite you to a unique edition of Metalot@Work at the Future Energy Lab in Budel, or online. This year, we present Holon 0, our test site in Cranendonck, where we bring a manageable manifestation of metals as a sustainable energy source to life. Discover how Metalot develops a socio-economic model that directly contributes to energy security, reliability, and sustainability.

What to Expect

The program for this edition:

16:00 – 16:15 | The Role of Metalot
From research to market: how Metalot collaborates with academia, startups, industry, and governments to scale innovation globally and accelerate the energy transition.
 
16:15 – 16:35 | Holon 0 in Action: The World Premiere
Dive into the Cranendonck test site, where the iron powder chain becomes reality, paving the way for gigawatt-scale impact within 10 years. Partners Nyrstar and Vlassak showcase how collaboration drives innovation.
 
16:35 – 17:05 | From Research to Impact 
TU/e: Building bridges from university to market through the Metalot Academy, combined with IP-controlled technology transfer.
ArmanTech: Presents how innovation is accelerated using a digital twin for rapid modeling.
 
17:05 – 17:25 | Scaling for the World
Discover how Metalot scales the technology, from local impact to international partnerships with the EU, Switzerland, Germany, France, and Canada.
 
17:25 – 17:45 | The Metal Power Platform: Stronger Together
Representatives from the Ministry of Climate and Green Growth discuss how the Iron Power Platform connects innovators, businesses, governments, and communities for a sustainable future.
 
17:45 – 18:00 | Your Role in the Revolution
Ask your questions in a Q&A and wrap up with a networking session (in-person). Join the Metal Power Community!

Why You Should Attend

We demonstrate how Holon 0 makes the energy transition tangible on the smallest scale, with solutions that have immediate impact. From researchers to entrepreneurs and policymakers: your input helps to scale and integrate this innovation into society. Get inspired and contribute to shaping the future of sustainable energy!

Practical Information

When: 24 September 2025
Where: Future Energy Lab, Budel, or online
Cost: Free participation

Register now and be inspired by the future of sustainable energy!

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