BiPwalz – Production of bipolar plates for fuel cells by laser-assisted hollow embossing rolling

The success of the CO2-neutral hydrogen economy depends largely on the production capacities and costs for fuel cells and electrolyzers. Metallic bipolar plates (BiP) account for 70-80% of the manufacturing costs of a fuel cell stack. As part of the joint project, a novel, continuous process combination for the forming of metallic bipolar plates is […]
Groundbreaking ceremony for the ‘iFabrik – Zukunftsschmiede Lausitz’

With visionary thinking, courage, and determination, we, as the Grötschel Group, are ushering in a new chapter of our over 170-year company history at the Bernsdorf site, Straßgräbchen district (Upper Lusatia), on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The ‘iFabrik’ will be implemented in two construction phases: The first step involves the construction of a modern production […]