Dec 20, 2024
ionysis GmbH proudly announces receiving ISO 9001:2015 certification. This quality certification underscores ionysis’ commitment to delivering high quality products and services to its customers.
The ISO 9001:2015 certification is an internationally recognized standard ensuring that the quality management system meets the demands of customers and regulatory requirements. For ionysis, this certification is an important step in the company development, proving its dedication to meet and exceed the market quality requirements and continuous improvement in all aspects of its operations.
ionysis’ automotive and industrial customers in the field of fuel cells and electrolyzers demand the highest standards of quality and reliability. The ISO 9001 certification guarantees that ionysis’ catalyst-coated membranes are manufactured under stringent quality control processes. This achievement strengthens ionysis’ position as a relevant development partner and supplier in the automotive and industrial sectors, where precision and quality are key requirements.
The path to the ISO 9001 certification was an 18-month long journey that transformed the whole company. Launched as a university spin-off end of 2022, ionysis has evolved into an R&D partner and pilot-product supplier for several OEMs and major industry partners. This transformation included the implementation of a robust quality management system, extensive staff training, and the adoption of industry best practices to meet the high standards required by the automotive and industrial sectors.
Dr. Matthias Kachel, Senior Manager Quality of ionysis GmbH, who led the 18-month qualification process, commented, “This certification is the outcome of a great effort by our entire team. Advancing ionysis from an research-focused start-up to a supplier of automotive-grade pilot products requires meticulous planning, the setup of a suitable quality control including new processes, QC tools and workflows. With the ISO 9001 certification, we have a robust foundation on which we can build on over the coming years.”
Dr. Andreas Büchler, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ionysis GmbH, adds, “This certification is evidence for all the measures we implemented to deliver innovative and reliable solutions to our customers. ISO 9001 is a significant milestone for ionysis. The next step lies now in continuously improving our processes to meet and exceed expectations.”
About ionysis
ionysis GmbH develops highly efficient, emission-free and sustainable core components for fuel cells and electrolyzers. This includes the so-called "membrane electrode assemblies" with a significantly reduced content of perfluorinated substances. The aim is to further develop novel, more performant and environmentally friendly membrane electrode assemblies and to demonstrate their technical feasibility on a large scale. ionysis began operations in September 2022, and by end of 2024, it has grown to a team of 26 people. The foundation for this spin-off from Hahn-Schickard and the University of Freiburg was established through several publicly funded research projects. The company secured seed financing by two strategic partners. The ISO 9001 certification was issued by DEKRA.
Contact
Dr. Andreas Büchler (ionysis, COO): andreas.buechler@ionysis.com