Element has said the expansion features new fatigue testing frames at its Milan laboratory which will include a specialised gas control system which will support the growth in demand from existing energy and aerospace clients.
According to Element the optimised equipment and gas control systems will allow significant cost reduction.
Liquid hydrogen has been dubbed by many as a key form for the storage of hydrogen. Taking its liquid form at -252.87oC, hydrogen must be cryogenically cooled.
In March 2021, FlyZero’s report concluded that liquid hydrogen could power a midsize aircraft with 280 passengers from London to San Francisco directly, or from London to Auckland with just one stop.
Commenting on the new testing equipment, Mark Heaven, Vice-President of Aerospace and Connected Technologies in Europe at Element, said, “Rigorous testing of energy and aerospace products and materials is essential in ensuring the safety of components and structures.
“Element remains at the forefront of testing for these vital sectors and responds to customer demand and technological advancement to maintain our competitive edge. By expanding these services in Milan, we can now offer customers a faster turnaround time using the latest cryogenic testing technologies.
“This investment is part of Element’s plan to expand our offering and support our customers as they require testing to the very highest standards as they bring products to market.”
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