1. Why did you become a member of RAI Automotive Industry NL?
As a provider of accredited Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Calibration (TICC) services, NMi joined RAI Automotive Industry NL to actively contribute to the shared goals of the Dutch and European mobility sectors. We’re pleased to be part of a network that brings together partners across the automotive value chain from vehicle systems and battery technologies to infrastructure and services. By participating, we aim to help shape safe, sustainable, and compliant mobility solutions at a time when the sector is undergoing rapid change through electrification, automation, and new regulation.
2. What do you hope to contribute to the network?
Our contribution to the network lies in sharing technical expertise that supports the safe and reliable development of mobility systems across the full automotive value chain from vehicle technologies and battery systems to charging infrastructure and data-driven platforms. As vehicles, energy systems, and digital services become more integrated, the demands on accuracy, interoperability, and regulatory compliance continue to grow. Through our work in TICC, we support organisations in understanding and applying current and emerging requirements related to energy metering, electrical and functional safety, cybersecurity, and battery performance, areas that are becoming foundational to both product development and public trust. We bring insight into how standards and legislation such as the EU Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542), Measuring Instruments Directive (2004/22/EC), and upcoming cybersecurity frameworks translate into practical design and operational decisions. By contributing knowledge from our work in regulated sectors and across international contexts, we aim to help members anticipate challenges, reduce complexity, and align their innovations with long-term system needs. Ultimately, our role is to support the network in strengthening the technical integrity and regulatory readiness of tomorrow’s mobility solutions.
3. You are experts in measurement. What is the most surprising application of measurement precision in the automotive industry, in your opinion?
One of the more surprising and fast-evolving areas is the role of batteries, not just as energy storage devices, but as regulatory, safety, and measurement challenges in their own right. As batteries become more integrated into charging systems, energy markets, and vehicle control, precision and verification become essential. For example, accurate measurement of charging and discharging, battery state-of-health, and energy flow between vehicle and grid all require reliable data, safety checks, and secure systems. What’s surprising is how much trust in new mobility from billing fairness to consumer protection rests on getting these details right. It’s a reminder that batteries aren’t just powering the vehicle, they’re enabling a broader transformation in how energy and mobility systems interact.
4. What role does NMi play in the transition to sustainable and smart mobility?
NMi plays a key enabling role by certifying and verifying that the critical systems behind smart and sustainable mobility such as EV charging infrastructure, hydrogen dispensers, and digital metering are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. Through rigorous testing, inspection, and calibration, we help mobility stakeholders meet national and international standards with confidence. Our support ensures that innovations can be deployed at scale in a way that is both technically robust and regulatorily sound, accelerating the transition to smarter, cleaner transport ecosystems.
5. How do you distinguish yourselves in a market where "to measure is to know"?
We believe that today’s mobility challenges call for more than just accurate measurement, they require deep understanding of regulatory change, system complexity, and end-user expectations. What sets NMi apart is our ability to combine technical accuracy with regulatory insight across connected automotive systems. This includes support for compliance with evolving standards from DC energy metering and the EU Battery Regulation to cybersecurity and functional safety within vehicles and infrastructure. We work closely with clients not just to certify and calibrate, but to help them design and deliver systems that are safe, transparent, and ready for the future. Whether enabling traceability in EV charging, verifying safety in battery management, or supporting digital interoperability, we help our partners move beyond measurement as a task toward measurement as a strategic enabler of trust.
