#4 - Hyfindr Tech Talks - Fuel Cell Bipolar Plate Forming | Simon Brugger - CellForm

Bipolar plates are at the heart of hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysers but how are they formed, and why are they so critical to efficiency?

In this episode of Hyfindr Tech Talks, Simon Brugger (CellForm) joins Steven Oji to explain the science and engineering behind fuel cell bipolar plates. From stainless steel forming and PVD coatings to precision laser welding, Simon reveals how bipolar plates are designed, manufactured, and tested for maximum accuracy and performance.

You’ll learn about:

• The role of bipolar plates in fuel cell and electrolyser stacks

• How plate forming and welding affect fuel cell efficiency

• Material choices: stainless steel, titanium, coatings, and conductivity

• Quality assurance, leak testing, and micro-accuracy (≤10 microns)

• The cost challenge: making bipolar plates scalable for hydrogen mobility

For engineers, researchers, and innovators in hydrogen technology, this is a deep dive into one of the most crucial components of fuel cell systems.

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