At the end of September, Theresa had the opportunity to present the Open Fuel Cell (OFC) platform at a launch event. Open Source Hardware Conference (OSHOP) in Dresden. Edited by TU Dresden, HTW Dresdenagain Fraunhofer IWUthe conference brought together more than 120 participants from academia, industry, and the developer community to discuss the potential of open source computing to foster innovation and resilience.
Theresa's presentation focused on how the OFC contributes to transparency and collaboration in fuel cell research, providing an open source platform for developing hydrogen technology. One of the key messages was how open hardware reduces reliance on proprietary solutions, giving users more flexibility to adapt to changing designs—either independently or with the support of the open hardware community.
We are also proud to present our work in a conference paper, which you can read here:
The conference itself was a mix of motivational lectures, brainstorming sessions, and engaging discussions. It became clear that open hardware has an important role to play, not only in creating sustainable solutions but also in promoting a circular economy. Events like this emphasize how collaborative innovation can drive progress, with communities coming together to develop and adapt projects on an ongoing basis.
Looking ahead, we are already excited about the second OSHOP, scheduled for Chemnitz in 2025. Who knows? At that time, we may have new developments or OFC updates to share.
Thanks to the organizers and everyone who took the time to contact us in Dresden. We look forward to remaining a part of this growing community and continuing the conversation about open hardware and its potential to drive significant change.