Cell Impact is boosting its production capabilities through a new partnership with Andritz Soutec AG, Switzerland. The agreement focuses on the development of a galvo welding machine, called Soucell, designed for welding bipolar flow plates. This collaboration will streamline production processes at Cell Impact, paving the way for large-scale manufacturing of flow plates.
As part of the agreement, Andritz Soutec will develop the Soucell machine, which will be a key component in Cell Impact’s Phase II program. The machine will significantly increase production efficiency, with the ability to weld one bipolar plate per second, matching the high-speed production capacity offered by Cell Impact Forming™ technology.
The project will kick off in the first quarter of 2025, with the goal of installing Soucell at Cell Impact’s facility in Karlskoga for large-scale production by the second half of 2026. As demand for flow plates grows, the collaboration is expected to expand further.
“This partnership is another step towards large-scale production, building on our patented Cell Impact Forming technology,” said Daniel Vallin, interim CEO of the company. “By automating more of our processes, we are working to lower production costs.”
The company is a global supplier of advanced flow plates used in fuel cells and electrolyzers. The company’s unique Cell Impact Forming™ technology is an efficient and environmentally friendly method that uses minimal energy and no water, making it ideal for large-scale production.
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