Laufenberg Showcases Customized H₂ Components for Next-Generation Fuel Cell and Electrolysis Applications
For more than a decade, Laufenberg GmbH has been actively developing innovative components for fuel cell and hydrogen applications. Based on its long-standing expertise in coating technologies and functional materials, the company provides tailor-made solutions for PEM fuel cells and PEM electrolyzers.
The portfolio includes catalyst-coated membranes (CCMs), precision sealing solutions, process liners, and customized functional components designed to meet specific customer requirements. Working closely with research institutions, industry partners, and customers, Laufenberg supports projects from laboratory scale and pilot production to industrial roll-to-roll manufacturing. This combination of technical expertise, flexible production capabilities, and collaborative development enables customers to accelerate innovation and gain a competitive advantage in the rapidly growing hydrogen economy.
Krefeld, Germany – Laufenberg GmbH, a specialist in advanced coating technologies and functional materials, presents its portfolio of customized H₂ components designed for PEM fuel cell and PEM electrolyzer applications. Building on decades of coating expertise and active involvement in hydrogen technologies since 2014, the company provides highly specialized solutions that support the transition towards a sustainable hydrogen economy.
At the core of the portfolio are tailor-made catalyst-coated membranes (CCMs), precision sealing solutions, and process materials for membrane electrode assembly (MEA) production. These products are engineered to meet demanding performance, durability, and scalability requirements across a broad range of industrial applications.
Laufenberg collaborates closely with customers, research organizations, and industrial partners to develop application-specific solutions. Supported by an in-house R&D department and pilot-scale production capabilities, projects can be transferred efficiently from laboratory development to industrial roll-to-roll manufacturing.
The company is currently involved in several research and development projects focused on next-generation fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies, including innovations in CCM manufacturing, process optimization, and scalable production methods. These activities contribute to improving efficiency, reducing production costs, and accelerating market adoption of hydrogen technologies.
With its combination of materials expertise, coating know-how, and customer-specific development capabilities, Laufenberg positions itself as a trusted partner for companies seeking high-performance components for future hydrogen applications.
About Laufenberg GmbH
Laufenberg GmbH is a German technology company specializing in silicone-coated papers, films, specialty materials, and advanced coating solutions. With more than 75 years of manufacturing experience, the company develops innovative products for a variety of industrial markets and supports the growing hydrogen sector through customized H₂ components for fuel cell and electrolysis applications.