Key Findings
Nucera, the hydrogen subsidiary of Thyssenkrupp, is consolidating its assembly operations in Portugal to optimize the production of electrolyzer cells. The company plans an investment between €10m and €14m to develop an assembly center located in Vila Nova de Gaia, south of Porto. The project is supported by the Portuguese government, which is providing approximately €3.7m in funding.
Technical Details
The facility will transition from manual assembly to standardized, semi-automated processes. According to Nucera, these technical improvements are designed to achieve the following:
- Reduction in turnaround times for cell assembly.
- A significant increase in the number of cells assembled per hour compared to previous manual methods.
- The creation of ready-to-assemble cell packages for end users.
Background & Context
The strategic shift toward consolidation in Portugal is intended to streamline the supply chain between assembly and service. Construction of the new facility is scheduled to commence next winter. Once construction is complete, assembly operations are set to begin in 2028.
Significance & Outlook
For customers and investors, the transition to semi-automated assembly is expected to result in less required work on-site due to the delivery of pre-assembled packages. By integrating assembly and service more closely, Nucera aims to reduce overall assembly times and improve the scalability of its electrolyzer cell production.
Source: https://hydrogen-central.com/thyssenkrupp-hydrogen-subsidiary-consolidates-assembly-in-portugal/
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