Conflux to additively manufacture heat exchanger for Airbus ZEROe
Conflux Technology, headquartered in Geelong, Australia, has announced that it will additively manufacture an advanced heat exchanger for hydrogen-electric propulsion systems as part of Airbus’ ZEROe project.
The Conflux heat exchanger is undergoing a technology readiness assessment to evaluate its suitability for integration into Airbus’ broader hydrogen fuel cell architecture. The project plans to continue development and system-level testing targeted over the coming months.
Hydrogen fuel cells generate significant heat, requiring compact, efficient thermal management solutions. Conflux’s heat exchanger, developed through rigorous Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) modelling and validated in lab-scale testing, aims to offer a lightweight, high-performance approach tailored to the conditions of aerospace integration.
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“Our work with Airbus marks a significant step forward in the application of Additive Manufacturing to sustainable aviation,” stated Michael Fuller, CEO of Conflux Technology. “Thermal management is a core enabler for hydrogen propulsion, and our expertise is helping to advance this technology from lab to flight.”
The Airbus ZEROe project is focused on delivering a commercially viable, fully electric, hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft into service. Suppliers like Conflux are working to contribute critical components that enable safe, efficient, and certifiable flight systems.
