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The Heart That Beats in Every PEMFC

The Heart That Beats in Every PEMFC

by | Dec 3, 2018 | Germany

The technique of producing thin film has been replaced by applying a composite membrane

At the heart of every PEM fuel cell, there is a membrane electrode assembly. It has a considerable impact on the output and lifetime, as well as the cost, of a stack. It is of such import that it has sparked multiple efforts to research and develop new kinds of materials and manufacturing techniques. (more…)

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Shared Rules in the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Industry

Shared Rules in the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Industry

by | Dec 3, 2018 | Germany

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IEC TC 105 fuel cell standards and working groups, © A- Dyck

Businesses need clearly defined rules to popularize new technologies among a wide variety of users. Because those in the rapidly growing market for fuel cell devices have seen limited success in standardization, several companies and institutions are now trying to create a shared set of recommendations. (more…)

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FuelCon Turns Japanese

by | Dec 3, 2018 | Germany

In mid-August, the Horiba Group purchased FuelCon, a test station manufacturer founded in 2001 and based in Barleben, near Magdeburg. It is now part of Japanese subsidiary Horiba Automotive Test Systems, which – in its own words – is a leading supplier of equipment to test engines, drivelines, brake systems and exhausts. Robert Plank, the chief operations officer of Horiba Europe, said that the deal allowed for “a broader range of test and validation equipment to cover all kinds of vehicle powertrain technologies, from combustion engines to electric motors. (more…)

Sustainable Economy

Sustainable Economy

by | Nov 1, 2018 | Germany

The task of politics is to create an environment in which society and the economy can thrive. That is, if there is consensus about which direction to take. In democracies, this means much to debate and argue about. In doing so, people often find a solution that many can get behind. What can be very irritating, however, is when a handful of politicians start ignoring consensus and do what they think is best over the objections of most citizens and almost all scientists. (more…)

AVX Buys Kumatec

by | Nov 1, 2018 | Germany, North America

In mid-May, an AVX Corp. subsidiary, AVX Interconnect Europe, signed a EUR 12.5 million agreement to acquire Kumatec Sondermaschinenbau & Kunststoffverarbeitung, a German plastic components manufacturer based in Neuhaus-Schierschnitz, near Coburg. As a U.S. supplier of advanced electronic parts, interconnect solutions and sensor products, AVX bought Kumatec to benefit from the latter’s expertise in automation. (more…)