Alternative energy and fuel cells

Bipolar plates are crucial for hydrogen fuel cells, but manufacturing defects can affect their performance. Defects such as deformation, oxidation or air bubbles are problematic. Early defect detection is therefore essential.

Our advanced inspection systems utilise shape-from-shading technology to check critical properties and identify defects. This technology masters even the challenge of highly reflective surfaces. Integrated sensors and software enable comprehensive inspection.

Optimise the quality of your bipolar plates and minimise defects in your production with our customised inspection solutions. Discover an efficient method of detecting defects at an early stage and improving the reliability of your products.

Defect identification on bipolar plates with shape-from-shading technology

Deformation

Original: Deformation can hardly be seen due to reflection

SFS image: Grey value errors can be reliably detected

Oxidation

Original: Oxidation on sealing layer

SFS image: Gray value errors can be reliably detected

Air bubbles

Original: Air bubbles are hardly visible due to reflection

SFS image: Air bubbles can be reliably detected