Development & Research – Solutions for the Future
Innovation partner for customized metal foil solutions
Technical metal foils are not off-the-shelf products - they result from precise development work, deep process expertise, and close alignment with customer requirements. At EppsteinFOILS, we see ourselves as an active development partner to industry. Together with customers, research institutions and technology centers, we design, test and industrialize future-ready foil solutions.
Our focus is on application-oriented development, materials optimization and scalable implementation - from concept to fully functional metallic solution.
Technology transfer through strong networks
Our R&D activities benefit from a close-knit network of research institutes, universities and application labs. Ongoing knowledge exchange allows us to identify emerging market trends and application opportunities early - for example in photovoltaics, medical technology, electronics, sensor systems or energy storage.
New insights are quickly transferred into product development - such as optimizing tin foils for flexible solar interconnections, adapting lead alloys for high-performance batteries, or researching laser-structured conductor layers for electronics.
From concept to solution - together
Do you have a project with specific requirements regarding material properties, geometry or further processing? Our development teams support you from requirements analysis and material selection to prototyping and series production - with a solution-driven and pragmatic approach.
Typical challenges we solve for our customers include:
- How can a metal foil be integrated into an existing system architecture?
- Which material combination enables a specific electrical or thermal function?
- How can a laminated multilayer structure be produced and processed efficiently?
Development Focus Areas at a Glance
Lead for Advanced Battery Technologies
Our cast and rolled lead foils are being tested as functional materials in next-generation battery concepts - for applications in automotive systems, power tools or IT backup units. Key parameters include customized settings of crystal structure, ductility and surface behavior.
Expanding the Portfolio Through New Applications
Our metal foils can be functionally enhanced by targeted lamination with plastics, paper, cardboard or technical nonwovens. We also develop multilayer metal structures for shielding, insulation or contact functions. In all cases, our focus lies on customer-specific adaptations and application-driven development.
Development Requires Quality & Systematic Processes
Our development activities are firmly integrated into our certified management system and adhere to the same quality, environmental and energy standards as our serial production. This ensures:
- Reliable prototyping under realistic conditions
- Traceable test documentation
- Reproducible transfer into production
Whether it's a one-off project, a new application or continuous product evolution - with EppsteinFOILS, you gain a development partner that combines innovation, manufacturing expertise and deep materials knowledge.