VDM Metals is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of nickel alloys and high-alloy special stainless steels located in Germany and the USA. High-performance materials from VDM can be found in many different applications, including the oil and gas as well as chemical process industry, energy and environmental technology sectors, automotive and aerospace industry, etc. One of VDM core competencies lies in the research and development of new high-performance materials that are able to withstand extreme conditions.
Materials are available as plate, strip, bar, wire or powder. The company’s processing plants and machinery are tailored to specific production requirements and equipped with state-of-the-art process data acquisition systems, ensuring high productivity and production reliability.
VDM Metals has been active in the development and production of materials for interconnectors for solid oxide cells for more than 20 years.
Role in the project:
VDM will provide state-of-the-art ferritic stainless steels specifically designed for SOC applications and the respective materials know how.