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Fuel cell stacks – non-stop

The driving force for your fuel cell production: OPTIMA systems

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Fuel cells are opening up emission-free mobility. There is a growing demand for fuel cells, but until now, the production of fuel cell stacks has been considered time-consuming and expensive. We can change that - together. We will combine Optima Packaging Group's technologies and expertise in production systems with our optimal product quality and safety performance, for your fuel cell production.

We make it easier for you to switch from intermittent to continuous processes along the entire value chain. Allowing you to manufacture the key component of the fuel cell faster and more economically – from roll to stack. Whether you intend to start gradually with your fuel cell production or if you are looking for a completely automated solution: We will provide you experienced and solution-oriented support.

Expertise & technologies

Why OPTIMA is the right partner for you

Innovative systems for the complete value chain from the roll to the finished stack
Optimal link of production capacity, product quality and safety
Maximum output in MEA production - based on a continuous manufacturing process for high volume production
Proven processes to meet the requirements of fuel cells and electrolyzers manufacturing
Scalable production solutions for sample and small scale manufacturing
membranes for a fuel cell on a conveyor belt
Manufacturing fuel cells - step by step
Manufacturing fuel cells - step by step
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1. Cutting
2. Assembly
3. Stacking
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1. Cutting
Fuel cell cut

We assist you with established machine technologies for a fast, continuous process, based on the roll-to-piece principle, for cutting gas diffusion layers (GDLs).
This means high cutting accuracy and performance, as well as a particle reduced environment. An integrated air filter system keeps particle contamination low. To cut new contours, simply change the cutting sheet.

2. Assembly
Fuel cell stacked together

The catalyst-coated membrane (CCM) is an important component of the MEA (Membrane Electrode Assembly). It is a membrane with catalyst coating on both the anode and cathode sides. Optima systems handle your valuable CCM with care when assembling it with subgaskets and gas diffusion layers (GDLs) into the finished MEA. This requires highest precision.

3. Stacking
Fuel cell stacked

The system assembles the individual MEAs and bipolar plates into fuel cell stacks. This complex automation process builds on decades of experience in stacking of various products. 
Our systems will ease the entry into fuel cell manufacturing and mass production because Optima's high-speed stackers deliver a continuous output of several parts per second.

Optima expertise – helping people and the environment

Technology transfer from wound dressing to MEA

The heart of the fuel cell is the Membrane Electrode Assembly, or MEA for short. Its dimensions correspond to the dimensions of large wound dressings. This is just one of the reasons why Optima’s decades of experience in developing production and packaging equipment for wound dressings is now bearing fruit in fuel cell manufacturing. Technically, both situations are about assembling complex layers of different materials with different physical properties, as well as challenging web tension and cutting behaviors. This comprehensive process knowledge will benefit you as a fuel cell manufacturer.

Woundcare product and fuel cell
Optima expertise – helping people and the environment

Technology transfer from wound dressing to MEA

The heart of the fuel cell is the Membrane Electrode Assembly, or MEA for short. Its dimensions correspond to the dimensions of large wound dressings. This is just one of the reasons why Optima’s decades of experience in developing production and packaging equipment for wound dressings is now bearing fruit in fuel cell manufacturing. Technically, both situations are about assembling complex layers of different materials with different physical properties, as well as challenging web tension and cutting behaviors. This comprehensive process knowledge will benefit you as a fuel cell manufacturer.

Woundcare product and fuel cell
Jürgen Bareiß
Jürgen Bareiß, Managing Director, OPTIMA life science GmbH

Unlike manufacturing lithium-ion batteries, German companies could very well become technology leaders in fuel cell development and manufacturing.

Jürgen Bareiß, Managing Director, OPTIMA life science GmbH
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Your benefits: modular machine solutions Automated entry into mass-production

Tomorrow's energy supply must be emission-free. Thereby, fuel cells use is increasing. Optima Life Science speeds up this process with manufacturing systems that enable economical fuel cell production in large quantities.

Scalability
In order to achieve growth as a fuel cell manufacturer, you need production systems that can keep up with your success
 
  • Modular design
  • Scalable processes
Manufacturing costs
You need a continuous high output in order to reduce your production costs
 
  • Maximum utilization of material
  • High levels of automation and system efficiency
Quality
By adhering to tight tolerances, you can manufacture fuel cells of reproducible high quality
 
  • Integrated quality assurance (Inline QS)
  • Manufacturing under clean room conditions
Investment
To get started with fuel cell manufacturing you need an affordable system that can be upgraded at any time
 
  • Low initial investment
  • Modular machine design
  • Low operating costs
Werner Volk
Let’s discuss your current fuel cell project
Werner Volk
Business Development Manager
Werner Volk
Werner Volk
Business Development Manager
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