Dematerialisedconverted

Dematerialisedconverted is a neologism used to describe processes that combine dematerialisation—the reduction or elimination of material resources in a product, service, or workflow—with the conversion of that material or information into a digital or non-physical form. The term is not a standardized technical category, but it is used in discussions of digital transformation and sustainability to characterize shifts away from physical assets toward digital equivalents.

In practice, the concept is applied to initiatives such as digitizing records, moving transactions to electronic formats, and using digital models in place of physical prototypes. In corporate reporting, dematerialisedconverted signals strategies that aim to minimize material footprints while expanding data-driven capabilities and digital throughput.

Applications span several domains. Digital archiving and electronic invoicing illustrate dematerialisation paired with conversion, while digital manufacturing relies on virtual prototyping and simulations to reduce physical prototyping and material waste. In media and content delivery, digitization of catalogs and format migrations support long-term access, with conversion activities often involving metadata enhancement to improve search and interoperability.

A typical workflow involves assessing which physical elements can be dematerialised, selecting suitable digital formats, performing scanning or data conversion, adding metadata, and integrating the digital assets into management systems and workflows. Benefits include reduced material usage, lower waste, and easier access and preservation. Challenges encompass data governance, cybersecurity, and ensuring that digital alternatives do not simply shift rather than reduce overall consumption. Critics also point to energy use in data processing and the need for robust governance to avoid fragmentation.

See also dematerialization, digital transformation, electronic records.