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Cell3Ditor

A 3d printing process for the fabrication of plug and play solid oxide fuel cell stacks

February 2020

Cell3Ditor

A 3d printing process for the fabrication of plug and play solid oxide fuel cell stacks

  • World Alliance Member
  • Featured Solution
  • Labelled Solution
Label Date February 6, 2020
By IREC
From Spain
Maturity stage TRL 6 / 7 - Prototype demonstration 1:1

Based on multi-material 3D printing of technical ceramics, Cell3Ditor fabricates in a single step customized plug and play SOFC systems, enhancing the commercialization of the currently most efficient power generation technology (75%) and facilitating emissions-free energy scenarios. Cell3Ditor gathers intrinsic environmental benefits of the additive manufacturing revolution (minimization of waste material and energy consumption reduction above 70% in SOFC production) together with the high social impact derived from empowering individuals to become producers able to penetrate in the power generation sector. 3D printing machines will open the SOFC market to new players that will ensure and reinforce the supply chain while generating new and highly qualified jobs.

The Environmental Benefits

  • Recycling and preventing the loss of valuable Critical Raw Materials with a reduction of up to 80% of advanced ceramics.
  • Simplification of the manufacturing process of SOFCs reducing the energy consumption in up to 70%.

The Financial Benefits

  • Manufacturing cost reduction of 51%.
  • Capital cost reduction of 63%.
  • Payback time of 3-4 years.

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IREC

Catalonia Institute for Energy Research conducts research, innovation & technology development in the field of energy

Headquarters 08930 Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, Spain
Type Academic entity
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