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SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES - Innovative PVD sputtering systems for the production of bipolar plates for fuel cells and electrolyzes - Seite 2

The GENERIS PVD product range from SINGULUS Technologies includes systems with a coating area of 510 x 1500 mm up to 1400 x 1600 mm. up to 1400 x 1600 mm. The production machines comply with the principles of intelligent manufacturing thanks to their modular design, which enables maximum flexibility and adaptability to the customer's specific requirements. In addition to coating technology, SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES offers further process steps for these applications.

The company invites interested parties to experience the future of hydrogen technology at the Hydrogen + Fuel Cells trade fair in Hanover in April 2024. SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES will present its systems and process solutions at Hydrogen + Fuel Cells EUROPE (Hannover Messe) from April 22 - 26, 2024, Hall 13, Stand D55.

Background:

To combat climate change and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, green hydrogen is becoming increasingly important. Green hydrogen holds immense potential for all industries, especially for electrolysis, transportation, and power generation. The market for hydrogen technology is growing rapidly as the demand for clean energy and sustainable solutions increases. Hydrogen technology is seen as a promising option for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving climate targets. It is expected to be used in many application areas such as power generation, transportation, industry and building heating.

An important key to a carbon-neutral hydrogen-based energy economy are fuel cells and electrolyzers. Electrolyzers produce hydrogen efficiently, with proton exchange membrane electrolysis (PEM electrolysis) being the preferred method for producing high-purity green hydrogen from water and electricity generated from renewable energy sources. Fuel cells, in turn, convert hydrogen and oxygen into electrical energy and water, enabling hydrogen-free energy production.

In fuel cells, coated bipolar plates (BiPs) are important components that will drive the growth of clean energy solutions. The bipolar plates are combined into so-called "layer stacks" or "stack structures". These stack structures consist of multiple layers of bipolar plates connected to the membrane electrode assemblies (MEA) and seals to form a single fuel cell unit. The stack structures consist not only of bipolar plates, but also of other components such as membranes, electrodes, and seals, which all work together to ensure efficient and reliable operation of the fuel cell.