Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT
Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT

Hydrogen Lab Tour

Comprehensive hydrogen research

The Fraunhofer ILT Hydrogen Lab leverages our expertise in hydrogen technology. In the lab we have set up a modern research environment where companies can work with us on pioneering solutions. From optimizing individual processes to developing new technologies, we help you put your projects into practice.

Thanks to the laboratory's technical equipment, we can seamlessly collaborate with you across several scientific disciplines; we offer public projects and industrial collaborations a unique space to achieve and utilize synergies at the highest scientific and technological levels.

Use our infrastructure for your research

On 300 square meters, you can conduct research and development on a wide range of topics related to hydrogen. Our state-of-the-art equipment enables you to test and further develop your processes under real conditions. Use this infrastructure to bring your technologies to market maturity and position yourself in the hydrogen market of the future.

Interdisciplinary collaboration for innovative solutions

Our Hydrogen Lab not only provides you with access to highly specialized test facilities, but also gives you the opportunity to work closely with our scientists from various areas of expertise. Since the lab can be used in an interdisciplinary manner, it generates added value that helps you develop new approaches for solving your technological challenges.

Laser-based production for fuel cell technology

At the Hydrogen Lab, we use modern laser technology processes to produce key fuel cell components such as metallic bipolar plates. Our systems make it possible to map the entire process chain – from structuring and coating to welding and cutting. This offers ideal conditions to develop and optimize your production technologies.

Focus on process and quality assessment

In the Hydrogen Lab, we examine and evaluate manufactured components – e.g. for their hydrogen tightness and efficiency. In this way, we ensure that your products meet the high requirements of hydrogen technology and function reliably in practice.

Together to series maturity

Our aim is to tap into technological and economic opportunities and drive the structured rollout in industry and society. We support you from the basics to series production. In the Hydrogen Lab, we research solutions, based on both needs and cost-efficiency, for the industrial production of fuel cells. Together with industrial customers and research partners, we shorten the time to market maturity and support you in fully exploiting the potential of hydrogen technology.

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