Manufacturing robot

RNS Number : 2023A

Proton Power Systems PLC

28 May 2019

 

28 May 2019

Proton Power Systems plc

("Proton" or the "Company")

Robot to increase manufacturing capacity delivered

Proton Power Systems plc (AIM: PPS), the designer, developer and producer of fuel cells and fuel cell electric hybrid systems with a zero carbon footprint, announces that further to the recent conclusion of cooperation and partnership agreements and clear signs that the industry demand for hydrogen fuel cells is rapidly increasing, it is presently installing  a stack manufacturing robot which will allow it to increase  production capacity to 5,000 fuel cell units per annum. The manufacturing robot relating to the project Fit-4-AMandA (Fit for Automatic Manufacturing and Assembly) was financed by the European Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) agency. Proton was one of 5 professional bodies that took part in the development and rigorous testing programme in order to perfect performance and manufacturing capacity of the robot.

In order to meet future increasing demand, plans are already in place to modify the machine layout to be able to produce up to 30,000 stack units per year. Proton would like to assure all its supporters and those believing in our zero CO2 footprint that the company is ready and able with its GEN 4 stack module and fuel cell to cope with the expected demand in this partially world saving industry. This contribution to the industry will serve mobile applications (buses, trucks, etc.), stationary applications (power generation, standby & continuous power), and maritime (yachts, ships).

Helmut Gierse, Chairman, said: "We are delighted with this important development in the Company´s progress as it contributes greatly to manufacturing ability and puts Proton in a commanding position to receive larger quantity orders before the end of 2020."

For further information:

Proton Power Systems plc
Dr Faiz Nahab, CEO Helmut Gierse, Chairman Sebastian Goldner, COO/CTO Roman Kotlarzewski, CFO Manfred Limbrunner, Director Sales and Marketing	Tel: [phone] www.protonpowersystems.com
Stockdale Securities Limited Nominated adviser and broker	Tel: [phone]
Antonio Bossi / David Coaten	www.stockdalesecurities.com

About Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH

Proton Motor is an expert with more than 20 years of experience in Power Solutions using CleanTech technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells, fuel cell and hybrid systems with a zero carbon footprint.  Based in Puchheim near Munich, Proton Motor offers complete fuel cell and hybrid systems from a single source - from the development and production through the implementation of customized solutions.  The focus of Proton Motor is on back-to-base, for example, for mobile, marine and stationary solutions applications.  The product portfolio consists of base-fuel cell systems, standard complete systems, as well as customized systems.

Proton Motor serves IT, Telecoms, public infrastructure and healthcare customers in Germany, Europe and Middle East with power supply solutions for DC and AC power demand. In addition to power supply, SPower also offers solutions for Solar Systems as well as a new product line for Solar Energy Storage.

Proton Motor Fuel Cells GmbH is wholly owned subsidiary of Proton Power Systems plc. The Company has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since October 2006 (code: PPS).

About Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking

The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) is a unique public private partnership supporting research, technological development and demonstration (RTD) activities in fuel cell and hydrogen energy technologies in Europe. Its aim is to accelerate the market introduction of these technologies, realising their potential as an instrument in achieving a carbon-clean energy system.

The three members of the FCH JU are the European Commission, fuel cell and hydrogen industries represented by Hydrogen Europe and the research community represented by Hydrogen Europe Research. https://fch.europa.eu/

 

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