Advent Technologies Announces Major Milestone in its Strategic Collaboration with Airbus
Advent Technologies (NASDAQ: ADN) has achieved a significant technological breakthrough in its collaboration with Airbus for developing next-generation Ion Pair™ MEA for High-Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cell technology.
The milestone features increased power density and enhanced system efficiency through innovative MEA reconfiguration and hardware improvements. The technology enables efficient engine cooling with smaller radiators, reducing aircraft weight and drag. This advancement validates Advent's HT-PEM platform for aviation applications and opens opportunities in defense, heavy-duty mobility, and off-grid power generation sectors.
Advent Technologies (NASDAQ: ADN) ha raggiunto un importante progresso tecnologico nella collaborazione con Airbus per lo sviluppo della prossima generazione di Ion Pair™ MEA destinata alle celle a combustibile a membrana polimerica a scambio protonico ad alta temperatura (HT-PEM).
Il traguardo si traduce in una maggiore densità di potenza e in un miglior rendimento del sistema grazie alla riprogettazione innovativa delle MEA e a perfezionamenti dell’hardware. La soluzione consente un raffreddamento motore più efficiente con radiatori di dimensioni ridotte, diminuendo peso e resistenza aerodinamica degli aeromobili. Questo progresso conferma la validità della piattaforma HT-PEM di Advent per applicazioni aeronautiche e apre sbocchi nei settori della difesa, della mobilità pesante e della generazione di energia off‑grid.
Advent Technologies (NASDAQ: ADN) ha conseguido un avance tecnológico relevante en su colaboración con Airbus para desarrollar la próxima generación de Ion Pair™ MEA para la tecnología de pilas de combustible de membrana de intercambio protónico de alta temperatura (HT-PEM).
El hito aporta mayor densidad de potencia y mayor eficiencia del sistema mediante la reconfiguración innovadora de las MEA y mejoras en el hardware. La tecnología permite un enfriamiento del motor más eficiente con radiadores más pequeños, reduciendo peso y resistencia aerodinámica de la aeronave. Este avance valida la plataforma HT-PEM de Advent para aplicaciones aeronáuticas y abre oportunidades en defensa, movilidad pesada y generación de energía fuera de la red.
Advent Technologies (NASDAQ: ADN) a réalisé une avancée technologique majeure dans le cadre de sa collaboration avec Airbus pour développer la prochaine génération d'Ion Pair™ MEA destinée aux piles à combustible à membrane échangeuse de protons haute température (HT-PEM).
Ce jalon se traduit par une densité de puissance accrue et une efficacité système améliorée grâce à la reconfiguration innovante des MEA et à des améliorations matérielles. La technologie permet un refroidissement moteur plus efficace avec des radiateurs de plus petite taille, réduisant le poids et la traînée des avions. Cette avancée confirme la pertinence de la plateforme HT-PEM d'Advent pour l'aviation et ouvre des opportunités dans la défense, la mobilité poids lourd et la production d'énergie hors réseau.
Advent Technologies (NASDAQ: ADN) hat in der Zusammenarbeit mit Airbus einen bedeutenden technologischen Durchbruch bei der Entwicklung der nächsten Generation von Ion Pair™ MEA für Hochtemperatur-Protonenaustauschmembran(HT-PEM)-Brennstoffzellentechnologie erzielt.
Der Meilenstein bringt eine erhöhte Leistungsdichte und eine verbesserte Systemeffizienz durch eine innovative Neukonfiguration der MEA und Hardware-Optimierungen. Die Technologie ermöglicht eine effiziente Motorkühlung mit kleineren Kühlern, wodurch das Flugzeuggewicht und der Luftwiderstand reduziert werden. Dieser Fortschritt bestätigt Advents HT-PEM-Plattform für Luftfahrtanwendungen und eröffnet Chancen in Verteidigung, Schwerverkehrsmobilität und netzunabhängiger Stromerzeugung.
- Successful completion of critical interim milestone in Airbus collaboration
- Achieved breakthrough in power density and system efficiency
- Technology enables smaller radiators, reducing aircraft weight and drag
- Potential applications across multiple industries including aviation, marine, automotive, and defense
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Advent's HT-PEM fuel cell breakthrough with Airbus marks significant progress toward commercial aviation applications while demonstrating cross-industry potential.
Advent Technologies has reached a critical interim milestone in its strategic collaboration with Airbus, achieving a technological breakthrough in High-Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cell technology. The company has successfully enhanced its Ion Pair™ MEA (Membrane Electrode Assembly) technology, increasing power density and improving system efficiency through innovative reconfiguration and hardware improvements.
This advancement represents more than just incremental progress—it validates the viability of Advent's HT-PEM platform for the extremely demanding aviation sector. The improved power density is particularly significant for aircraft applications, where weight and space constraints are critical design factors. As noted by CTO Emory De Castro, the technology enables more efficient cooling with smaller radiators, directly addressing two crucial aviation challenges: weight reduction and decreased aerodynamic drag.
What makes this development especially valuable is its potential application beyond aviation. The press release identifies additional high-value markets including defense, heavy-duty mobility, and off-grid power generation—all sectors where high performance and reliability under extreme conditions are essential. The cross-sector applicability significantly expands the technology's commercial potential and provides multiple pathways to revenue growth.
While the announcement doesn't specify exact performance metrics or commercial timelines, the milestone completion suggests Advent is executing successfully on its development roadmap with Airbus. The continuation toward "even more ambitious performance targets" indicates this is an intermediate achievement in a longer-term partnership, with additional value-creating milestones ahead.
LIVERMORE, Calif., Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADN) an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology sector, is proud to announce a major technological breakthrough in its strategic collaboration with Airbus, aimed at advancing the next generation Ion Pair™ MEA for High-Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cell technology. This achievement marks the successful completion of a critical interim milestone, enabling the project to move toward even more ambitious performance targets. Through a combination of innovative MEA (Membrane Electrode Assembly) reconfiguration and targeted hardware enhancements, Advent has significantly increased power density and enhanced overall system efficiency.
This breakthrough not only validates the robustness of Advent’s HT-PEM platform for demanding aviation applications but also opens new pathways for broader adoption in other high-performance sectors such as defense, heavy-duty mobility, and off-grid power generation. It reflects Advent’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of clean energy technology and delivering commercially viable solutions that meet the evolving needs of global partners and stakeholders. As the project progresses toward its next set of milestones, Advent remains focused on accelerating innovation, strengthening strategic partnerships, and creating long-term value for customers and investors alike.
Emory De Castro, the Chief Technology Officer of the Company stated, “we continue to work closely with the team at Airbus for their next generation hydrogen electric propulsion system. Advent’s HT-PEM membrane electrode assembly is an integral part of the fuel cell, and our technology enables the engines to be efficiently cooled with smaller radiators that reduces weight and drag on the aircraft.”
Gary Herman the CEO of Advent stated, “Our membrane technology is unsurpassed and offers a versatile clean energy solution across multiple industries including aviation, marine, automotive, and defense.”
About Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc.
Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. is a U.S. corporation that develops, manufactures, and assembles complete fuel cell systems as well as supplying customers with critical components for fuel cells in the renewable energy sector. Advent is headquartered in Livermore, CA, with offices in Athens and Patras Greece. With approximately150 patents issued, pending, and/or licensed for fuel cell technology, Advent holds the IP for next-generation HT-PEM that enables various fuels to function at high temperatures and under extreme conditions, suitable for the automotive, aviation, defense, oil and gas, marine, and power generation sectors. For more information, visit www.advent.energy.
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