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Trelleborg Sealing Solutions showcases its H2Pro portfolio with more than 20 sealing materials for the hydrogen value chain at the Hydrogen Technology World Expo in Hamburg. Among the innovations is FlexiBond, a frame seal for electrolysers and fuel cells.
Beckhoff presents its automation solutions for hydrogen plants at the Hydrogen Technology World Expo 2026 in Hamburg. The focus is on system-integrated explosion protection, measurement technology for electrolysers, and an AI assistant for engineering.
Festo presents solutions in Hamburg to automate hydrogen plants in a modular and process-oriented manner. The focus is on the Remote I/O System CPX-AP-I.
The automation specialist Murrelektronik and the Marquardt Group, originating from the automotive sector, are focusing on their new cooperation. They present a joint approach for the automation and monitoring of modular hydrogen systems.
The Dutch manufacturer Vonk is showcasing the third generation of its platform for powering industrial electrolysers at the trade fair in Hamburg. Neya 3.0 is designed to simplify the integration of large-scale hydrogen projects and is rated for outputs of up to 7 MW.
WEH FluidTech expands its hydrogen portfolio with new solutions for refueling, infrastructure, and testing processes in the high-pressure sector. Focus: new filling couplings, quick adapters, and filters, valves, and fittings for pressure ranges up to over 1,000 bar.
Thyssenkrupp nucera is setting up its first self-operated central assembly centre for electrolysis cells in Vila Nova de Gaia, south of Porto, Portugal. Until now, the cells have been assembled at the customers' sites.
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems presents intelligent fluid solutions necessary for stable processes in electrolyzers, fuel cells, test benches, and the H2 infrastructure.
At the Hydrogen Technology World Expo 2026, Tanaka Precious Metal Technologies presents solutions for the hydrogen value chain. At the booth, catalysts for electrolysis and fuel cells, palladium membranes, and precious metal recycling processes are on display.
Purem by Eberspächer showcases components for fuel cell systems at the Hydrogen Technology World Expo in Hamburg, including the latest innovation, the De-Hydrator for reducing moisture in exhaust air. Additionally, solutions for the hydrogen value chain and a concept for CO2 capture from the air are presented.
At the Hydrogen Technology Expo 2026 in Hamburg, Envirofalk is showcasing an expanded ultrapure water platform for electrolysers up to 100 megawatts. Additionally, the company is presenting a water treatment plant with digital sensors and a connection to a digital twin at the stand.
The catalyst startup Pajarito Powder has commissioned its first industrial large furnace and a new powder mill. These are intended to produce special catalysts for fuel cells in vehicles.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials (IWM) have developed a simulation model that calculates the fatigue life of highly stressed components under hydrogen influence based on physical principles. This is intended to reduce costly experiments and make safety factors more realistic.
Weidmüller expands its u-remote remote I/O system with a differential analog input module for cell voltage monitoring. It is intended to be suitable for stacks of both electrolysers and fuel cells.
RCT Hydrogen plans to begin manufacturing alkaline pressure electrolysers in Saarbrücken in June 2026. The production partner is Brück GmbH, and the Chinese company Guofuhee is also involved. The annual capacity is expected to be 250 MW. The first order is a 5 MW electrolyser for a German industrial customer.
Dilico Engineering is presenting the Cell Voltage Pickup (CVP) at Hannover Messe 2026. The modular system combines cell contacting and data acquisition for fuel cell stacks, electrolyzers, and battery systems, and will be demonstrated in live operation.
SolydEra is presenting its latest PMX platform for solid oxide fuel cells at Hannover Messe. The integrated system combines stack, hot gas peripherals, and controls. It features a modular design and is designed for power outputs ranging from several tens to several hundreds of kilowatts.
At Hannover Messe, the Fraunhofer LBF is presenting methods for evaluating materials, components, and complete hydrogen systems under mechanical, thermal, electrical, and electrochemical loads over their entire life cycle.
Dana has introduced a metallic bipolar plate for electrolysers. The component, developed at the Neu-Ulm site, is made of titanium or steel, is only 0.1 millimetres thin, and aims to reduce system costs through higher power density.
As part of the German-Chilean Power-to-MEDME R&D project, researchers at Fraunhofer IAP have developed new PEM electrolyzer catalysts with significantly reduced iridium content. The innovation aims to lower costs and enable scalable hydrogen production—without compromising performance.
The Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) has launched a pilot plant for the production of Solid Oxide Cells (SOC) using 3D printing. The technology aims to accelerate the industrial production of highly efficient fuel cells and electrolysers.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials (IWM) and the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are jointly developing a model for predicting the lifetime of materials in hydrogen applications. The aim is to achieve faster and more cost-effective qualification of components.
The fluidics specialist Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has been awarded the "Supplier of the Year Award" 2025 in the "Innovation" category by the technology group GEA. The award recognises, among other things, support in the development of new applications and the strategic focus on efficiency and sustainability.
More than 120 exhibitors and around 2,000 trade visitors discussed technological advances, market prospects and regulatory frameworks for hydrogen at hy-fcell 2025. For the first time, the conference was included in the trade fair ticket – and was met with great interest.
Agfa has opened a new production facility for Zirfon membranes. These membranes are a key component for alkaline electrolysers used in hydrogen production. The facility is modular and scalable, and was supported with EU funding.
