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Eighty years ago, people in Geleen embarked on a great journey of materials science and innovation. A unique ecosystem was established, which is known today as Brightlands Chemelot Campus. DSM started the journey in 1940 with the foundation of a Central Laboratory, and today, the campus has grown into a breeding ground for different organizations. The state-of-the-art innovations brought to life at the campus are life-changing and have an impact that goes way beyond Geleen.

In our online stories and during the events, you can discover our historic, current and future activities in material research and innovation, so you can celebrate their impact on society with us.

The community at Brightlands Chemelot Campus welcomes you

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Get ready to celebrate 80 years of materials science and innovation

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Get ready to discover 80 years of materials science and innovation

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Get ready to develop the next 80 years of materials science and innovation

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A GREENER PLANET & HEALTHIER PEOPLE

CELEBRATE A BETTER WORLD FOR YOU AND ME

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NEXT-LEVEL CYCLING APPAREL

DISCOVER PROTECTIVE GEAR WITH DSM

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TOGETHER, WE MAKE OUR FUTURE BRIGHTER

CELEBRATE A MEANINGFUL LIFE

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The chemistry between education and business is unique here. You feel the sense of urgency, the drive to discover new bio-based materials”

~ Ramiro Marroquin Garcia, former Maastricht University student, now researcher at AMIBM

Experience our stories

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Celebrate where academia and industry meet at Brightlands Chemelot Campus

The best breeding ground for innovation

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Develop sustainable plastics with Chemelot InSciTe

Driving the future of plastics production

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Develop Industry 4.0 with Sitech

Asset owners stay ahead with technology as business strategy

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Discover the power of enzymes with MetGen

Biomass refinery that replaces fossil oil in plastics

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DEVELOP A CLEAR VISION WITH DSM

A breakthrough eye treatment solution

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Develop digital twins with Sitech

Create a virtual plant to improve training and knowledge sharing

Have a look at our festival stories

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Discover plant-based plastics with Sappi

How Sappi replaces fossil-based plastics with plant-based cellulose

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Discover innovative ways to approach recycling with SABIC

Recycled used plastic for a circular economy for plastics

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Discover our positive impact on society

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Develop Industry 4.0 with Sitech

Asset owners stay ahead with technology as business strategy

Celebrate

Celebrate 80 years with us

80 years of materials science and innovation

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Discover the power of enzymes with MetGen

Biomass refinery that replaces fossil oil in plastics

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CELEBRATE SAFETY WITH ARLANXEO

Better brakes with performance elastomers

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DISCOVER PERSONAL HEALTH PROTECTION WITH DSM

More effective medical gowns

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Celebrate a meaningful life

Together, we make our future brighter

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