Insight into Japan's hydrogen future: Visit to HyTRec in Fukuoka
On our trip through Japan, we visited the Hydrogen Technology Research Center(HyTRec) in Fukuoka - made possible by SCIOFLEX Hydrogen. The center is one of the leading facilities for hydrogen technology in Japan.
Special thanks go to Dr. Hirotaka Shibata, Technical Manager at HyTRec, for the in-depth presentation, the exciting technical discussions and the exclusive tour of the research center.
The visit was an impressive demonstration of how Japan is strategically promoting hydrogen as the energy carrier of the future. This experience strengthens our commitment to international knowledge exchange and sustainable energy solutions.
Visit to the Hydrogenious Research Center at Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan
As part of our trip to Japan, we visited the leading Research Center for Hydrogen Industrial Use and Storage (Hydrogenious) at Kyushu University in Fukuoka. The center is a leading institution in hydrogen research with expertise in materials science, polymers and tribological applications.
We gained insights into ongoing research projects and discussed potential collaborations on topics such as hydrogen embrittlement of steels, polymers in hydrogen environments and tribological challenges relevant to SCIOFLEX Hydrogen.
We would like to thank Prof. Shin Nishimura and the entire team for the open exchange. We see great potential for deeper cooperation between Europe and Japan in the field of hydrogen technology.
Provincial Councillor Dr. Leonhard Schneemann visits SCIOFLEX Hydrogen in Mattersburg
State Councillor Dr. Leonhard Schneemann, responsible for business and research in Burgenland, visited our hydrogen test center in Mattersburg. During an intensive exchange, we discussed key future topics such as hydrogen technology, materials testing and research as a driver of the energy transition.
There was particular interest in our testing equipment - including the ZwickRoell HA100 with 400-bar H₂ autoclave ("The Hydro-Ripper"). Dr. Schneemann was impressed by the technical innovation at SCIOFLEX Hydrogen.
We are grateful for the visit and value the dialog between research, industry and politics as the key to a sustainable energy future.
Dr. Bernd Schrittesser on oe24.TV: The future of green hydrogen
Our Managing Director, Dr. Bernd Schrittesser, was a guest in the expert talk on oe24.TV to talk about the future of green hydrogen. The interview highlights the opportunities and challenges in the field of green hydrogen and gives an insight into SCIOFLEX Hydrogen's vision for a sustainable energy supply.
Find out how SCIOFLEX Hydrogen is developing innovative solutions that make a significant contribution to a climate-friendly future.
Visit from NOK Corporation - focus on elastomers in the hydrogen environment
We were pleased to welcome Mr. Yuki Noguchi (Head of Materials Research) and Mr. Aoyagi Yuichi (Manager R&D) from NOK Corporation in Japan to SCIOFLEX Hydrogen. As the world's leading manufacturer of sealing technology, NOK brings valuable expertise in the behavior of elastomers under the influence of hydrogen.
The focus was on technical discussions on the material behavior of seals in hydrogen environments. Key research priorities were jointly identified - an important step for future collaboration.
Hydrogen & the future: HTL Wiener Neustadt in the test lab
During a visit of the HTL Wiener Neustadt in our hydrogen test laboratory, we discussed the question with the students: What role does hydrogen play for the next generation?
The answers made it clear: green hydrogen stands for climate-neutral energy, sustainable mobility and technological innovation - and is seen by young people as the key to a future worth living.
Visit from the Federal Ministry of Labor and Economic Affairs: Dipl.-Ing. Simon Hinterhuber
We were delighted to welcome Dipl.-Ing. Simon Hinterhuber from the Federal Ministry of Labor and Economic Affairs to the SCIOFLEX Hydrogen premises. The focus was on our current developments in hydrogen technology and an intensive exchange about opportunities and challenges for innovative companies in Austria.
We would like to thank everyone for their great interest and the stimulating discussions - an important impetus for strengthening the hydrogen economy in Austria.
Visit from Dr. Chen Cao - Focus on cooperation
We had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Chen Cao, Head of Hydrogen at ZwickRoell, to SCIOFLEX Hydrogen. As an expert in hydrogen testing technology at one of the world's leading testing machine manufacturers, her visit was particularly enriching.
The exchange focused on concrete cooperation opportunities for the further development of modern testing methods and technologies for hydrogen applications.
Many thanks for the open, technically intensive dialog - we look forward to a strong partnership with confidence.
Review: Lecture series "Polymer materials in the field of hydrogen"
On April 10, 2025, SCIOFLEX Hydrogen hosted a top-class series of lectures on the topic of polymer materials for hydrogen applications. Experts from industry and research discussed current challenges, regulatory requirements and new testing technologies for plastics in the high-pressure hydrogen environment.
Highlights included presentations by Dr. Geraldine Theiler (BAM), Dr. Winoj Balasooriya (SCIOFLEX Hydrogen), Dr. Andreas Kapshammer (JKU) and Günter Amon (Seal Maker). Live demonstrations in the ZwickRoell OpenTruck and an exclusive lab tour rounded off the event.
Many thanks to all speakers, partners and guests - the exchange was a valuable impulse for the future of innovative materials in the hydrogen economy.
Expert visit: Dr. Geraldine Theiler from the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing
We welcomed Dr. Geraldine Theiler, Head of the Plastics Tribology Group at the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), to SCIOFLEX Hydrogen. As an expert in tribology under cryogenic hydrogen conditions, she brings valuable expertise to a forward-looking topic.
During her visit, current research priorities and joint project ideas were discussed. We are currently coordinating closely to plan research-oriented projects in the field of innovative materials and testing approaches for hydrogen.
Thank you very much for the inspiring exchange!
International exchange of experts: Prof. Nishimura from Kyushu University as a guest
It was a special honor to welcome Prof. Nishimura from Kyushu University to SCIOFLEX Hydrogen. As a leading expert in the field of material behavior under the influence of hydrogen with over 30 years of research experience, he has significantly shaped the international understanding of materials in hydrogen environments.
Kyushu University is one of the leading institutions in hydrogen materials science research. We are delighted about the intensive exchange and the joint research priorities that have already been defined. A return visit by Dr. Bernd Schrittesser to Japan is already planned.
Thank you for the inspiring visit and the trust in a long-term scientific partnership!
Green Tech Cluster Meeting
Experts discussed the latest developments in hydrogen technology at the networking meeting “Hydrogen: future engine for Burgenland” in Mattersburg. SCIOFLEX Hydrogen presented innovative test procedures that are crucial for the safe and long-lasting use of materials in the hydrogen economy.
Managing Director Bernd Schrittesser emphasized the importance of precise material testing for the energy transition. The event provided a valuable platform for the exchange and promotion of hydrogen as a key technology of the future.
H2MSE Conference
SCIOFLEX Hydrogen was represented at the H2MSE Conference 2025 with two technical presentations:
- The Role of Elastomeric Seals in High-Pressure Hydrogen Applications: Advances in material and testing methods
- Metal-hydrogen compatibility: A hollow sample approach for in-situ H₂ testing
Visit from TU Vienna: Insights into hydrogen technology and materials testing
We were pleased to welcome Ass. Prof. Dr. techn. Helmut Riedl-Tragenreif and around 20 students from the Vienna University of Technology (TU Vienna) at SCIOFLEX Hydrogen. Dr. Riedl-Tragenreif heads the Applied Surface and Coating Technology research group and the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Surface Technology of Highly Stressed Components at the Institute of Materials Science and Technology at TU Wien.
The visitors were given exciting insights into our testing technologies for hydrogen applications, ongoing research projects and current challenges in materials testing under high-pressure hydrogen.
Thank you for the great interest and the inspiring exchange on the future of hydrogen technology!