Materials/Manufacturing

Elantas Acquires Von Roll to Emerge as Giant Provider of Electrical Insulation & Encapsulants for e-Mobility and Electrification Manufacturing 

With its acquisition of Von Roll, chemicals giant Altana’s encapsulation and insulation subsidiary Elantas emerges as a more powerful than ever supplier to the e-mobility and electrification manufacturing market. In late September, Elantas GmbH, a subsidiary of the specialty chemicals group Altana AG, finalized the purchase of a majority stake in Von Roll Holding AG that amounts to almost 89% of the company.  […]

Fuel Cell / Hydrogen

Parker Test Rig Advances Hollow Filter Membrane Technology for FC OEMs 

Starting operation of a new test rig developed in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering & Microsystems (IMM), Parker Hannifin’s filtration business has reached a major milestone on the journey towards mass production of hollow fibre membrane technology for fuel cell humidification. By enabling optimal moisture levels, hollow fibre membrane technology allows fuel cells to last longer and to perform more efficiently and reliably.  […]

e-Power

Hyundai Mobis Boosts Electrification & Hydrogen Platforms 

Hyundai Mobis is going all out to demonstrate its electrification-centric vision for the automobile industry, seeking to grow dramatically as a leading innovator and manufacturer of powertrain and other systems for electric vehicles, along with hydrogen and fuel cell initiatives that broaden its reach into other markets as well. The efforts include a breakthrough in-wheel motor system and expanding its capabilities in fuel cell and hydrogen solutions. […]