MatInf RDMS
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DescriptionMatInf - an extensible, open-source solution for research digitalisation in materials science based on an adaptive, flexible information management system for heterogeneous data sources. MatInf can be easily adapted to any materials science laboratory and is especially useful for collaborative projects between several labs.
ProviderMatInf.pro
Information on ProviderData Science Group, Materials Discovery and Interfaces Chair, Ruhr University Bochum
Activity Statusactive
Information on Active2025-11-14
Last checked on2025-10-22
Provider's data safety and data security strategies
Reference usershttps://www.mdi.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/index.html.en
Reviews
Exit strategy
Communityhttps://matinf.pro/
Known usersRuhr University Bochum
University of Duisburg-Essen
Kiel University
Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials
Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy
University of Bern
University of Copenhagen
University of Duisburg-Essen
Kiel University
Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials
Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy
University of Bern
University of Copenhagen
General
LicenseOpen Source, MIT License
SubjectChemistry, Inorganic chemistry
PricingFree, Free
Versions
Location of providerGermany, Ruhr University Bochum
Usability
Customizable user interfaceCustomizable user interface, client-side and server-side customizations
LanguagesEnglish
SupportOnline documentation, Support by provider, Consulting, User training (online, on site), https://matinf.pro/
Usage statisticsConfigurable
Offline functionalities
Core functions (Daily work)
Data inputBrowser forms, Chemical editor, Plain text editor, Rich text editor, Table editor, With external links, With internal links, XHTML editor
Data import (formats)Audio formats, Compressed formats, Document formats, Image formats, MS Office formats, Structured formats, Scientific formats, Table formats, Video formats
Data import (method)Drag & Drop / File Chooser, GUI + API
Data exportComplete content in document format, Complete content in machine readable format, Formats suitable for long term archiving, Formats suitable for publication, GUI + API
TemplatesDefine own templates, Subject specific templates, User Defined Types with templates
Search functionsAdvanced search, Conditional search, Database queries, Search by chemical structure, Search by command line, GUI + API (arbitrary SQL-queries)
CollaborationComments, Role management, Rights management
Compliance with legal requirements
Preservation of evidence
Compliance
Extended functions (Daily work)
Laboratory management functionsInventory (devices), Materials database, Ordering function, Sample Tracking, API
Integrations and extensionsSlack, JS Mol
AutomationAutomation: On request, Data analysis, Get data from instrument
Device connection
Project management toolsProject management, Taskboard, Task management
WorkflowsCross-project workflows, Reports, With workflows, Project-related workflows
Integration in RDM and IT environment
Application programming interfacesOther API, Python library, REST API
Controlled vocabulary
Data accessBrowser based, Responsive Design
Data storage locationLocal, Cloud
Type of external cloudPrivate cloud (e.g. via VPN), Public cloud
Location of data storage or processingGermany
Level of data protection (e.g. certification)
Transport encryptionHTTPS
Data storage encryption
Access controlflexible
Guaranteed SLAs
Interval of Data Backupsdaily
Number of Data Backups
Data Backups EncryptedNo
Template for data processing agreement (DPA), including the technical and organizational measures (TOM)
Authentication methodsOAuth2, OIDC, Local
User account security measuresPasskeys, MFA, Other
Usage optionOn-premises, Software as a Service
Server operating systemLinux, Windows, MacOS