CMID featured in KAP Forum: Why Materials Need an Identity

We’re excited to share that our vision for a circular construction industry and the role of material identity has been featured in the renowned online magazine KAP Forum. The article is part of the "ZIRKULÄRES BAUEN:BAUEN NEU DENKEN" series and is titled:

👉 “Material mit Identität – Der Fingerabdruck für Baustoffe”

Building materials as resources – not waste

To treat buildings as material banks rather than waste sources, we need one essential thing: reliable, accessible information about each individual component.

That’s where CMID – Component & Material Identity comes in.

By capturing the unique surface structure of a material, we create a tamper-proof digital identity that can be read with a simple camera. This makes every building element traceable and reusable – from production to demolition and beyond.

What the article explores

The article highlights why existing labeling methods fall short, what challenges the reuse of materials faces, and how material identity can unlock a truly circular future for construction.

A big thank-you to the editorial team at KAP Forum for the opportunity to share our perspective!

📖 Read the full article here:👉 https://www.kap-forum.de/zirkulaeres-bauen-teil-3/

Want to learn more or collaborate?

We’re always open to connecting with manufacturers, designers, urban miners, and innovators across the industry.