Hydrogen Expert Forum – Excellence in Bipolar Plates Production

Join us on October 6 and 7, 2026, for an event focused on the production of ready-to-install components for hydrogen applications. Discover the innovative technologies, applications, and cutting-edge production solutions from Feintool + SITEC.

 

Look forward to inspiring presentations, exclusive insights, and a guided tour of our H2 pilot plant. You’ll also have the opportunity to exchange ideas with our experts.

 

Program 6th October

 

 

12:00 Check-in and welcoming with networking lunch
SITEC Industrietechnologie GmbH | Bornaer Str. 192, 09114 Chemnitz
13:00 Opening
Dr. Jörg Lässig, Managing Director SITEC
Lars Reich, CEO, Feintool
13:10 Keynote: Hydrogen – a game changer in future mobility?
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas von Unwerth, Department of Advanced Powertrains, Chemnitz University of Technology
13:30 Excellence in industrial production of bipolar plates
Dr. Hans-Jörg Domian, Head of Business Development, Feintool
Martin Florstedt, Head of Business Development, SITEC
13:50 Coatings – From a commercial perspective in a volatile market
Jonas Nilsson, CEO, Impact Coatings AB
14:10 Scaling the manufacturing of porous structures for the electrolyzer industry
Matthias Scharvogel, CEO, Element H2 GmbH
14:30 Sealing as Enabler for Ready-to-Install Bipolar Plates – From Electrolyzer
Requirements to Scalable Stack Production
Marcel Schreiner, Global Segment Director Energy, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies GmbH
14:50 Coffee break and networking
15:10 Last prototyping – Learn fast, develop smart, minimize costs
Christian Maurer, Head of R&D, Feintool
Dr. Robert Laue, Development Engineer Fuel Cell Technology, SITEC
15:35 Stack up on expertise
H2 Pilot Factory Tour and live demonstration
18:00 Evening event at “die Fabrik” | Zwickauer Str. 145, 09116 Chemnitz
Networking dinner

 

Program 7th October

 

09:00 Opening
SITEC Industrietechnologie GmbH | Bornaer Str. 192, 09114 Chemnitz
09:10 Keynote: Excellence in bipolar plates production in Taicang (China)
Xiaoli Peng, Global H2 Project Manager Asia, Feintool
Elvis Han, General Manager, SITEC
09:30 Chinese Market insights. Opportunities for global growth?
Xiaoli Peng, Global H2 Project Manager Asia, Feintool
09:50 Hydrogen capital Chemnitz – How to benefit from an exceptional environment?
Dr.-Ing. Gert Schlegel, Head of Member and Cluster Management, HZwo e.V.
10:10 Coffee break
10:30 Connecting Hydrogen: Policy, Projects, Progress
Dr. Marcus Gebhard, Program Manager Hydrogen & Fuel Cells, NOW GmbH
10:50 Voices of the market: From end users and stack manufacturers
11:10 New Technologies. Manufacturing innovations for hydrogen components.
Christian Maurer, Head of R&D, Feintool
Dr. Robert Laue, Development Engineer Fuel Cell Technology, SITEC
11:40 Summary and farewell
12:00 Lunch and networking

 

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