Industry processes
Processes we support
IPCO solutions
Industry processes
IPCO solutions
Fuel cells
IPCO’s innovative pressing, scattering and casting/drying systems enable scalable production of advanced fuel cell technology. Our precision manufacturing solutions support solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells and hydrogen fuel technologies.
Fuel cells require durable, high-performance materials. Our ThermoPress double belt press systems provide controlled temperature and pressure profiles to densify and consolidate key fuel cell components, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.
Fuel cell performance depends on high-quality separator membranes. Our high-precision ScatterPro powder scattering systems distribute microporous and polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) materials evenly, ensuring superior fuel cell efficiency.
Precision membrane formation is critical for fuel cell performance. Our continuous film casting system, featuring our Venturi dryer, enables the production of high-precision polymer electrolyte membranes, ceramic membranes and solid oxide fuel cell anodes and separators at industrial scale.
Our super-mirror polished steel belts provide an ultra-smooth, defect-free surface essential for producing high-quality fuel cell membranes and separator films. These belts ensure optimal material flow, superior flatness and enhanced production precision, minimizing defects and maximizing efficiency.
Our productivity centers provide manufacturers with pilot-scale testing and process development opportunities. Our specialists work with clients to optimize hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing and refine material properties.
With service teams in 25 countries, we ensure continuous production efficiency through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and operational optimization.
Experts in process solutions
105
Years in industrial manufacturing.
Productivity centers across the world
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Collaborate with experts to test and refine hydrogen fuel cell production.
Comprehensive manufacturing support
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IPCO enables efficient production of membranes, separators, and fuel cell components.
As industries transition towards clean energy, fuel cells play a vital role in hydrogen technology. IPCO supports manufacturers by delivering precision-engineered production solutions for fuel cell membranes, anodes, electrolyte barriers and separator films, ensuring efficiency and scalability.
Operating in 25 countries with dedicated sales and service teams.
100+ years of expertise in industrial processing.
Partnerships with leaders in fuel cell and hydrogen technology
Solid oxide electrolyte barriers for SOFCs
Polymer electrolyte membranes (PEM) for fuel cells
Hydrogen fuel cell separator membranes
Anode and cathode production
Productivity centers enabling fuel cell manufacturing design and optimization
Feasibility studies and process optimization
Development of new hydrogen fuel cell materials and manufacturing techniques
Drying and dehydration
IPCO’s drying systems deliver precise moisture control and superior product quality across industries.
Oil skimming
IPCO’s steel belt oil skimmers deliver fast, efficient oil removal from water for reliable performance across industries.
Scattering
Precisely distribute granules, powders or fibers for uniform coverage in advanced manufacturing applications.
Double belt presses
IPCO’s modular double belt presses can seamlessly integrate numerous processes into one continuous system, for efficient production at scale.
Scattering systems
IPCO’s oscillating and rotating brush-off systems deliver versatile and precise scattering for powders, granules, fibers, chips, flakes, and other materials.
Thin film casting systems
IPCO’s high precision thin film casting systems enable the production of film products to exceptionally narrow tolerances.
Venturi dryer
Effortlessly evaporate solvents and perfect your film casting process with our innovative, tension-free drying technology.
IPCO as a partner
We understand that fuel cell manufacturers face increasing pressure to combine new materials, improve performance, reduce costs and scale production efficiently. We offer a range of manufacturing solutions tailored to the fuel cell industry, ensuring precision, reliability and sustainability. Our steel belt-based manufacturing solutions provide the durability and accuracy required for the production of high-performance fuel cell components. When it comes to steel belts, our experience is without equal. From the development of the world’s first steel belt, to many other world firsts since, our leadership in this field is acknowledged the world over. Our super-mirror-polished belts are produced in your choice of thicknesses and widths up to 3 meters.
Our Productivity Center in Germany allows you to see all our solutions in action – and you can even test production of your own products.
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