About Senlima
Materials science isn't just theory—this is where physics, chemistry and engineering meet the real world. We work at that frontier: we develop materials that don't just perform—they solve problems. Shape memory alloys that spring back to their original form when heated. Piezoelectric composites that convert pressure into electricity—think self-powered sensors in bridges and aircraft wings. Thermochromic coatings that change color with temperature fluctuations and directly warn of critical heat in engines. Hydrogel polymers that swell with moisture and automatically activate closure systems in biomedical implants. Aerospace, biomedical, civil infrastructure—where it matters, where the stakes are high, those materials must withstand. And they do.
We have secured strategic agreements and exclusivity deals to ensure that new technology doesn't remain shelved—it gets deployed, quickly and correctly. No bureaucratic hassle. No wasted time. You have a problem? We have the solution. And we deliver it.
This is practical leadership. This is what it means to work in the field—where it counts, where it matters. We're not interested in theoretical exercises. We're interested in results. Materials that respond, that adapt, that work when needed—not in ten years in a lab, but now, in practice. That's the difference between talking about innovation and doing it. We do it.
40+ Concepts
Innovative portfolio since 2012
2017 - #FloWithDGlow™
De facto standard in the Netherlands
The Hague
Top 5 fastest-growing tech hub in Europe
Our Focus
Our technology is entirely focused on developing ('green') chemical and physical functional materials. Materials that are 'responsive' to environmental stimuli and naturally 'agile'.
Smart Structures
- Intelligent systems
- Sensors and actuators
- Adaptive structures
- Active control
- Connection with IoT
Production
SENLIMA is a producer of:
- Small batches of organic quantum dots
- New electroluminescent materials
- Haptic-responsive materials
- Pressure-vibration electro-responsive materials
- Organic shape memory materials
- Large industrial quantities of specific persistent photoluminescent materials (pigments)
Example Realized Projects - Persistent Photoluminescence
Various locations, Gelderland
Province of Gelderland 2014-2015
Completed - Large-scale pilot projects
VolkerWessels (Royal Dutch)
Winterswijk, Ermelo, Wageningen
Langepad Kralingsebos, Rotterdam
Municipality of Rotterdam 2015/2016
Completed - Extensive large-scale project
VolkerWessels (Royal Dutch)
Driebergen, Netherlands
Municipality of Utrechtse Heuvelrug 2016/2017
Completed - Large-scale persistent photoluminescence project
VolkerWessels (Royal Dutch)
Malesluispad (Hoogland West) & 't Jaagpad (Soest)
Municipalities of Amersfoort and Soest 2016
Completed - Extensive large-scale project
VolkerWessels (Royal Dutch)
Provincial N460, South Holland
Province of South Holland 2017
Completed - Large-scale photoluminescent project
VolkerWessels (Royal Dutch)
Cyclists' Union, Municipalities of Ter Aar and Alphen aan den Rijn
Sports Campus Zuiderpark, The Hague
Municipality of The Hague 2017
Completed - 4 sculptures - installations (50cm x 50cm) at Sports Campus
VolkerWessels (Royal Dutch)
Sustainable The Hague Foundation
Provincial N524, Hilversum
Province of North Holland 2020
Completed - Large-scale persistent photoluminescence project
VolkerWessels (Royal Dutch)
Experiential Cycle Path Echten-Ruinen
Forestry Ruinen, Municipality of De Wolden 2020
Completed - Large-scale persistent photoluminescence project
VolkerWessels (Royal Dutch)
Independent Projects & Prototypes
Autonomous Nano Sensors (IoT)
The Hague 2019+
Prototype - Energy Harvesting
Undisclosed
Smart City / Smart Flooring - Non-metal sensors/generators
Photo-Mechanical Switch
Rotterdam, IJsselmonde
Prototype - ATEX Zone 0 Actuator
Undisclosed
24 Newton pressure - Operated by light at 30-40°C
Organic Electric Conductors
The Hague 2018, Innovation Expo 2018 (IE2018) in Rotterdam - RDM Submarine Wharf
Prototype - Transparent, non-toxic, biodegradable
Undisclosed
Flexible conductor for various applications
Nanotech Detection Sensor
Geldermalsen, Netherlands 2022-2023
Sustainable Safe Traffic
Undisclosed
Afsluitdijk Railguard Concept '3'
Studio Roosengaarde, Rijkswaterstaat 2016
Completed concept
High-Index Grade Ceramic Retro-Reflection Coating
VolkerWessels, Meulendijks Helmond B.V.
Afsluitdijk Locks
Studio Roosengaarde, Rijkswaterstaat 2016
Completed concept
Locks with High-Index Grade Ceramic Retro-Reflection Coating
VolkerWessels, Paint It! B.V.
Coolsingel Wet-Interactive Experience
Municipality of Rotterdam 2017
Artist Impression - Hydrochromatic technology, Life-Case Example Kralingsebos
Transparency shift through water (DRY/WET)
Mechano-Luminescence Human Interaction
Undisclosed, Rotterdam 2019
Test Design - Museum Experience
Light generated by gentle mechanical impact and touch, without electricity
Various On-demand
Benelux, Asia
Various until 2022
Various functional materials
BMW Automotive (Amsterdam, BMW AG) iSpot, various others
Netherlands (2013-2019)
Various
Various functional materials
National and Regional, AD, RTV Rijnmond, BNR News Radio, Financial Daily (2013-present)
Netherlands
National and Regional, AD, RTV Rijnmond, BNR News Radio, Financial Daily (2013-present)
Netherlands
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