Who we are

At hte GmbH, we are the world’s leading provider of solutions for R&D workflows on a laboratory scale. Our team develops and uses state-of-the-art workflows to help our research and development customers achieve better results faster.

Better R&D results. Faster.

At hte, we develop innovative R&D workflows on lab-scale. These workflows comprise reactor systems, precise analytics, software solutions, and in-depth application expertise. They enable us to accelerate the innovation projects of companies and research institutions, while also helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals. With our expertise, we are able to downscale commercial processes to lab-scale and quickly generate results with high data quality and commercial relevance.  

R&D workflow

Unleash your full potential with our R&D workflows

Maximize your success with hte

With our lab-scale R&D workflows and our technologies, we facilitate cost-efficient innovations and shorter times to market in catalyst and materials research, as well as process development. This helps secure a competitive edge for our customers in the chemicals and petrochemicals, refinery, electrolysis, and batteries sectors. 

Accelerate your research with our laboratory systems:

Our turnkey solutions are exactly what your lab needs. Discover our broad range of flexible test systems that take your research projects to the next level.

Maximum efficiency in catalyst and materials research

You can rely on our comprehensive lab-scale R&D workflows and in-depth application expertise. Our laboratory has more than 50 test systems that can quickly provide you with high-quality results. Learn all about the catalyst and material research possibilities we can cover here.

Your partner for innovative process development

Benefit from our expertise in downscaling your commercial process to lab- scale. Find out more about how we support you in developing and optimizing your processes, as well as evaluating new raw materials.

Our goal is to accelerate the development of technologies for a net zero future.

Value proposition

We are your preferred partner for lab-scale R&D workflows in the areas of catalysis, electrolysis, and battery materials. Our work in all these areas has accelerated the development of innovations that help reduce emissions worldwide, and thereby make a significant contribution to achieving the net zero target.

100% subsidiary of BASF

hte has been a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF since 2008. The financial standing of the BASF Group has significantly strengthened our position in the market for lab-scale R&D workflows.   

25 years of experience

In 1999, Heidelberg-based hte was a start-up with an unusual idea. Yet with over 350 employees, we are today the global market leader in the field of high throughput catalyst research.

Who we are

In 1999, hte was a start-up with an unusual idea. With over 350 employees, today we are the global market leader in the field of lab-scale R&D workflows.

Responsibility for the future

We enjoy a leading role in the field of laboratory-scale R&D workflows. This is all thanks to our unique team of experts. Together, we tackle our customers’ challenges professionally, quickly, and passionately. Curious about the brains behind all of this? Then discover more about how we work here. 

Heidelberg

Hotspot for cutting-edge international research

hte GmbH is based in Heidelberg – one of Germany’s most beautiful cities that also has a long tradition as a science and research hub.  

The location in Kurpfalzring, Heidelberg is right at the heart of Europe and in the middle of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, offering excellent transport links.