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News & press releases of hte GmbH.

hte provides first high throughput unit to Shanghai Institute of Cleantech Innovation

HEIDELBERG, February 27, 2024

hte – the high throughput experimentation company was awarded a tender by ICT (Shanghai Institute of Cleantech Innovation) to supply a 16-fold high throughput test system for Fischer-Tropsch catalyst evaluation. ICT's choice is the result of a thorough market evaluation underscoring the added value brought by hte technology and rewarding hte for nearly two decades of tireless efforts in building up expertise in this challenging application.

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hte supports research on metal-free catalysts to produce CO from CO2

HEIDELBERG, OCTOBER 17, 2023

hte – the high throughput experimentation company was selected by Stanford School of Humanities and Sciencesresearchers to perform an R&D project on reverse water-gas shift using novel metal-free catalysts to produce CO from CO2.

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Management changes at hte

HEIDELBERG, JULY 27, 2023

hte – the high thoughput experimentation company – is proud to announce management team updates effective June 1, 2023. With this change, hte is reacting on increasing business success and sets the basis for further growth in the future. hte is a solution provider and worldwide market leader for automated and digitalized lab R&D workflows.

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hte launches first virtual lab for digitalized R&D

HEIDELBERG, JUNE 12, 2023

hte – the high throughput experimentation company is proud to announce the launch of its new virtual lab for catalysis and materials R&D. The platform offers a new way of experiencing different laboratory testing solutions and digitalized workflows while showcasing testing possibilities for different applications in the energy and refining, and chemical and battery industries.

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hte provides high throughput unit for syngas conversion to bp

HEIDELBERG, march 7, 2023

hte – the high throughput experimentation company was selected by bp to provide a high throughput test system for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Following a longtime partnership in various R&D projects with bp, this unit is now used for catalyst testing at the bp global center for low carbon process technologies in Hull, United Kingdom.

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Sichuan Energy Investment signs MoU with hte

HEIDELBERG, November 24, 2022

Sichuan Energy Investment (SCEI) and hte – the high throughput experimentation company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a satellite laboratory in Heidelberg to accelerate SCEI’s R&D activities. The collaboration focusses on building a green innovation platform for improving carbon footprints in the chemical industry.

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hte provides high throughput system for electrolysis to Research Center Jülich

HEIDELBERG, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

hte – the high throughput experimentation company was awarded the contract by Research Center Jülich to provide a high throughput test system for electrolysis. This unit will enable hte to apply its expertise and strong technology platform for high throughput testing for catalytic processes to expand into the field of electrocatalysis.

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hte has been awarded to supply another unit to SINOPEC DRIPP in China

HEIDELBERG, MAY 24, 2022

hte – the high throughput experimentation company is proud to announce the award of a tender to supply a 16-fold high throughput unit to Sinopec Dalian Research Institute of Petroleum and Petrochemicals (DRIPP). The Institute is an affiliate of SINOPEC, China´s largest producer and supplier of petroleum products. The unit will be commissioned by hte and installed at the research center in Dalian (China) in the first quarter of 2023.

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hte wins AIST hardware tender

HEIDELBERG, April 5, 2022

hte – the high throughput experimentation company was awarded the supply of a high throughput unit as the result of a tender floated by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). hte will commission and install the high throughput unit at AIST’s research center in Japan during the second quarter of 2022.

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hte wins A*STAR hardware tender

HEIDELBERG, MARCH 8, 2022

hte – the high throughput experimentation company has been awarded a tender for the provision of a very flexible high throughput solution to A*STAR. The unit will be commissioned by hte and installed at one of A*STAR’s research institutes in Singapore in the second quarter of 2022.

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Gevo investigates proprietary dehydration technology at hte

HEIDELBERG, MARCH 1, 2022

hte – the high throughput experimentation company - was selected in March of 2021 by Gevo Inc., a pioneer in sustainable, low-carbon biofuel and chemicals, to advance their understanding of the catalytic dehydration of biogenic isobutanol to form isobutylene. This is a key step in the chemical pathway for producing sustainable aviation fuel and high-octane renewable gasoline. The scope of the study included accelerated catalyst deactivation under a multitude of different conditions and the effect of biogenic feed impurities in a 16-fold high throughput test that mapped the impacts of relevant impurities and operating conditions.

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hte equips FBICRC project with precipitation unit for battery materials research

HEIDELBERG, November 25, 2021

hte – the high throughput experimentation company was awarded the contract to supply a customized 4-fold precipitation unit to a flagship research project funded by the Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre (FBICRC).

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Haldor Topsoe A/S accepts hte as methanol catalyst testing facility

HEIDELBERG, october 13, 2021

hte – the high throughput experimentation company has been accepted by Haldor Topsoe A/S, one of the largest suppliers of methanol (MeOH) catalysts and technology, to perform rapid comparative catalyst tests including a flexible protocol for accelerated catalyst aging in a 16-fold high throughput test unit.

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hte bolsters Hanwha’s efforts to construct a sustainable chloro-alkali value chain

HEIDELBERG, october 5, 2021

hte – the high throughput experimentation company signed a contract with Hanwha Solutions to provide research services for the Korean material-to-energy solution provider’s relentless efforts to achieve sustainable growth. The agreement involves testing the Korean company’s catalyst with its German counterpart’s proprietary technology to construct a sustainable catalytic process in the chloro-alkali value chain. It is expected to showcase Hanwha Solutions’ carbon-neutral technology with catalyst screening against various parameters and data production for a commercial unit.
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hte tests different fibrous catalyst materials for Unifrax

HEIDELBERG, JULY 27, 2021

hte – the high throughput experimentation company was chosen by Unifrax, a leading manufacturer of high-performance specialty materials, to test different catalytically functionalized high-temperature fibers. Unifrax prepared a catalyst on a novel, large-surface-area fiber support called FlexCat. The aim of the study was to compare the performance of fibrous materials to a standard catalyst support that is used in industrial catalysis in a model reaction under various process conditions.

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Zeopore selected hte for testing mesoporized zeolite samples in catalytic diesel dewaxing

HEIDELBERG, JUNE 30, 2021

hte – the high throughput experimentation company has been selected by Zeopore Technologies for testing different mesoporized zeolite catalysts under various process conditions. Zeopore has developed a broad platform of zeolite modification processes that enhance the activity, selectivity, and lifetime of zeolite catalytic materials. The test has shown that the samples allow greater improvements in cold flow properties and substantially higher diesel yields than their parent microporous materials.

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hte was chosen by Bechtel for processing refinery waxes to make white petroleum waxes

HEIDELBERG, NOVEMBER 30, 2020

hte has been selected by Bechtel, a global engineering, construction, and project management company, to produce white petroleum waxes from refinery waxes in hte’s R&D pilot plant. These highly valuable products are needed in the cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food industry. The aim of the study was to investigate optimal conditions for producing the white waxes, and to support the engineering process for a refinery end customer.

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hte congratulates NFDI4Cat consortium for receiving funding as part of the new National Research Data Infrastructure

HEIDELBERG, JULY 7, 2020

As one of nine consortia, the NFDI4Cat consortium (NFDI for Catalysis-Related Sciences) will receive funding for contributing to establishing a National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI). The goal is to redefine catalysis research and development in the digital age and to set the stage for "Digital Catalysis".

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COVID-19: Important information on hte's digital and organisational measures 

HEIDELBERG, MARCH 19, 2020

The Corona (Covid-19) outbreak poses the greatest challenges to all of us worldwide, affecting both our private and working spheres. The most important thing is that all our employees and their families stay healthy in this situation. At hte we will do everything necessary to ensure this.  

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VTT equips laboratory with a bench scale unit from hte

HEIDELBERG, DECEMBER 17, 2019

hte – the high throughput experimentation company supplied a customized four-fold bench scale hydroprocessing unit to VTT, a Finnish research, development and innovation organization.

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20 years hte: From start-up to global champion

HEIDELBERG, MAY 13, 2019

hte – the high throughput experimentation company continues a series of events to mark its 20th anniversary: On May 6, the company celebrated its ascent from start-up to market leader for high throughput technology in chemical catalysis and process research together with the Lord Mayor of Heidelberg, Prof. Dr. Eckart Würzner, numerous councilors, and its employees.

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PTT Global Chemical chooses hte for independent commercial catalyst evaluation in hydroprocessing

HEIDELBERG, APRIL 9, 2019

hte – the high throughput experimentation company has been selected by PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), a leading Asian integrated petrochemical and refining company, to evaluate hydroprocessing commercial catalysts under commercially relevant conditions for a catalyst change-out in its refinery in Rayong, Thailand. For this catalyst benchmarking, hte has used its latest 24-fold high throughput technology.

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hte celebrates its 20 year anniversary

HEIDELBERG, MARCH 26, 2019

hte – the high throughput experimentation company celebrates 20 years of business this year. The former start-up has developed into a market leader for high throughput technology that sets standards.

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SABIC and hte announce deepened partnership in innovation through digitalization and high throughput technologies in petrochemicals research and technology

HEIDELBERG/BAHRAIN, MARCH 14, 2019

On March 13, 2019, SABIC and hte extended plans for collaboration for five more years to increase efficiency through digitalization and high throughput technologies in catalysis research and development (R&D) in petrochemicals.

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hte equips IFPEN with high throughput technology for naphtha reforming applications

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [NOVEMBER 27, 2018]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company is proud to announce that IFP Energies Nouvelles (IFPEN) has selected hte’s proprietary technology for catalytic naphtha reforming testing applications to speed up catalyst and process development. hte will supply a high throughput reactor system which is highly optimized for constant RON operation under both industrial semi-regenerative and continuous catalyst regeneration (CCR) reforming conditions.

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hte develops accelerated catalyst aging protocol for hydrotreatment application together with MOL Group

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [NOVEMBER 15, 2018]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company has been commissioned by MOL Group to develop an accelerated catalyst aging protocol for a diesel hydrotreatment application. With the results, MOL will be able to better predict long-term performance when selecting refining catalysts.

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Kuwait Petroleum Research and Technology (Q8 Research) invests in catalyst testing technology from hte

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [OCTOBER 29, 2018]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company supplied a high throughput catalyst testing system for hydroprocessing applications to Kuwait Petroleum Research and Technology (KPR&T / Q8 Research), an affiliate of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). The test unit provided by hte is able to process atmospheric residue feedstocks. It supports KPR&T in establishing cost-effective catalyst research.

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SK Innovation boosts research with hte’s high throughput technology

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [JUNE 27, 2018]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company supplied a high throughput catalyst testing system for hydrotreating applications to SK Innovation, Korea's first and largest energy-chemical company. The unit is able to process heavy feeds, such as atmospheric residue. 

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BP chooses hte to test commercial refining catalysts

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [MAY 9, 2018]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company has been selected by BP to evaluate commercial catalysts for both naphtha reforming and hydrocracking applications using high throughput technology under commercially relevant conditions for its refineries around the world.

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CNOOC’s new laboratory acquires high throughput technology from hte

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [APRIL19, 2018]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company equips CNOOC Research Institute of Refining and Petrochemicals (a subsidiary of CNOOC) with a high throughput catalyst testing system for hydroprocessing applications. The system will be completed in 2018 and installed at CNOOC’s new laboratory in Beijing Future Science & Technology Park, China.

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hte and Instituto de Tecnología Química announce successful commercialization of Micro Downflow Unit for FCC Catalyst Testing 

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [MARCH 12, 2018]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company and Instituto de Tecnología Química (ITQ) in Valencia, Spain, a joint research center of the Universitat Politècnica de València and the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, have entered the stage of commercializing micro downflow technology for testing fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts. This new technology is cost-efficient as only small amounts of catalysts and feeds are required. It offers an entrained catalyst flow concept, flexible handling of feedstocks, and operation under typical pressures for FCC.

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hte and SINOPEC RIPP intensify their collaboration 

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [FEBRUARY 22, 2018]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company announces the successful handover of three high throughput testing systems for advanced catalytic research to SINOPEC Research Institute of Petroleum Processing (RIPP) in Beijing, China. 

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OMV qualified hte to differentiate competitive catalysts for light cut naphtha isomerization

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [JANUARY 11, 2018]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company tested the performance of commercial light cut naphtha isomerization catalysts in the presence of hydrogen using a bench scale reactor system under commercially relevant conditions for the OMV Refinery in Schwechat, Austria. Based on the results, OMV is now able to decide which catalyst will be used in its refinery.

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hte launches new website 

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [JULY 24, 2017]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company is pleased to announce the relaunch of its corporate website. A cleaner and more attractive design delivers a seamless user experience on devices like tablets and smart phones. The new site offers an improved structure of our content, allowing visitors to easily gain a comprehensive insight into our technology and services. It also provides access to more detailed company information as well as keeping you informed of the latest news and events at hte.

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hte qualified for independent testing of naphtha catalytic reforming application by Axens

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [MARCH 28, 2017]

hte tested the performance of naphtha reforming catalysts in a high throughput screening project under commercially relevant conditions for Axens, an international provider of advanced technologies, catalysts, adsorbents and services. The results were of high quality and matched well with industrial data.

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hte deploys fully automated hydrocracking catalyst testing workflow at Chevron Richmond Technology Center

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [DECEMBER 15, 2016]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company supplied Chevron Energy Technology Company (ETC), a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, with a workflow solution to increase the efficiency and speed of hydrocracking catalyst research.

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hte goes China again

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [APRIL 7, 2016]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company has announced another business deal in China. The National Institute of Clean-and-Low-Carbon Energy (NICE), a research institute funded and administered by the Shenhua Group, acquired a powerful hte technology solution to propel its catalyst research and development (R&D).

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hte supports Saudi Aramco in establishing a state-of-the-art high throughput experimentation facility in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [FEBRUARY 18, 2016]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company and leading provider of technology solutions and services for customers in the energy, refining, chemicals and environmental sectors, announced today that it will provide Saudi Aramco with the latest generation of laboratory equipment for highly efficient research & development (R&D) in 2016.

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SABIC signs MoU with hte - the high throughput experimentation company to fast-track catalysis R&D

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [THURSDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2014]

SABIC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with hte in Heidelberg, Germany on September 5 to establish a satellite laboratory for high throughput experimentation to increase its R&D efficiency. hte is a leading high throughput experimentation company that provides a valuable upside to heterogeneous catalysis and enables fast track R&D.

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Synfuels China Technology acquires High Throughput Technology from hte

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [WEDNESDAY, 2 JULY 2014]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company announces conclusion of a contract with Synfuels China Technology (Synfuels) specifying the construction and delivery of a high throughput reactor system to be installed at Synfuels’ facilities in Beijing, China.

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Bayernoil and hte announce successful catalyst evaluation pilot plant test

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2013]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company and Bayernoil Raffineriegesellschaft mbH have successfully concluded a pilot plant test to evaluate the performance of different hydrodesulfurization catalysts.

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Japan Petroleum Energy Center Boosts Research with hte’s High Throughput Technology

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company announces that the Japan Petroleum Energy Center (JPEC) uses hte's parallel reactor technology in order to develop new refining catalysts and kinetic models.

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Research cooperation develops innovative technology for environmentally sustainable syngas production from carbon dioxide and hydrogen

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013]

hte is project partner of the intersectoral cooperation between industry and academia. The new process technology enables the industrial-scale reaction of carbon dioxide with hydrogen under reduced CO2 emissions.

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hte and JGC C&C announce Research Project in High Throughput Testing of Hydrocracking Catalysts

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2013]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company and JGC C&C announce a research project in the field of hydrocracking catalyst activity testing. In this collaboration hte used its in-house developed X4500 – trickle-bed catalyst testing system for hydroprocessing applications.between industry and academia. The new process technology enables the industrial-scale reaction of carbon dioxide with hydrogen under reduced CO2 emissions.

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Dr. Wolfram Stichert is the new CEO of hte AG

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2013]

hte AG is managed by Dr. Wolfram Stichert, who had previously been the company's CFO, as of January 1, 2013.

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hte nominated for the German Industry's Innovation Award 2012/2013

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012]

hte AG has reached the final of the German Industry's Innovation Award with its technology platform for parallel and automated high-throughput screening of catalysts.

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hte expands Heidelberg premises

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012]

Dr. Eckart Würzner is one of several prominent guests attending the groundbreaking ceremony for hte AG's new office building.

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hte AG and Elevance Renewable Sciences Announce Research Collaboration

Companies Collaborate in the Development of Bio-Based Specialty Chemicals
HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2012]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company and Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc., producer of high-performance renewable specialty chemicals announce a research collaboration for the development of bio-based specialty lubricants. In this collaboration hte used its in-house developed multifold high throughput autoclave testing unit and leveraged the expertise of its experienced project team.

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IndianOil enhances catalyst research with hte technology

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company announces that IndianOil has decided to implement hte's parallel reactor technology to enhance its R&D efficiency in the field of oil refining.

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hte wins STEP Award 2011

The hte team has won the STEP Award 2011, an award for innovative, high-growth companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. With its innovative high-throughput technology platform, hte offers research services and technologies in the field of industrial catalysis and has now been recognized for its innovative strength and growth-oriented strategy. The STEP Award was presented on 29 November 2011 at the Commerzbank Tower in Frankfurt by the initiators Infraserv, Höchst and F.A.Z.-Institute.

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SINOPEC Research Institute of Petroleum Processing (RIPP) Chooses hte Technology to Enhance its Catalyst Research Capabilities

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28,2011]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company – today announces the collaboration with RIPP, which is an affiliate of SINOPEC, China´s largest producer and supplier of petroleum products. RIPP decides to implement hte parallel reactor technology to enhance its R&D efficiency in the field of oil refining.gth and growth-oriented strategy. The STEP Award was presented on 29 November 2011 at the Commerzbank Tower in Frankfurt by the initiators Infraserv, Höchst and F.A.Z.-Institute.

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hte engaged in successful research for Total

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company announces collaboration with Total Gas & Power in a research project for optimization of a large-scale Gas To Chemical process.

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hte helps BP accelerate commercialisation of Fischer-Tropsch process

HEIDELBERG [TUESDAY 7TH JUNE 2011]

hte –the high throughput experimentation company extends its collaboration with BP International Ltd. in the field of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.

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Scientists to produce superabsorbents from CO2

26.11.2010:
  • CaRLa research lab and hte AG are to cooperate with academic partners on a publicly funded Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) project

  • Novel method for superabsorbent intermediate synthesis should be resource-friendly and applicable to industrial process rate catalyst development for numerous applications

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hte expanding premises in Heidelberg

HEIDELBERG [THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company, officially announces the acquisition of a further building and additional space at its premises in Heidelberg today.

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Team of hte Aktiengesellschaft nominated for the German Future Prize 2010

hte Aktiengesellschaft, represented by Dr. Dirk Demuth (CEO), Dr. Wolfram Stichert (CFO), and Prof. Dr. Ferdi Schüth, hte supervisory board member and director at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, is nominated for the ’German Future Prize'.

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Turbo test for chemical catalysts

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Prof. Ferdi Schüth (MPI für Kohlenforschung, Mülheim), Dr. Dirk Demuth and Dr. Wolfram Stichert (hte AG, Heidelberg) have been nominated for the award “Deutscher Zukunftspreis“. Their innovative achievements accelerate catalyst development for numerous applications.

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Topsoe Fuel Cell to Take Delivery of hte Technology for Testing of Fuel Processing Components

LYNGBY, DENMARK AND HEIDELBERG, GERMANY – MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2009

Topsoe Fuel Cell and hte – the high throughput experimentation company today announce the agreement for hte to deliver tailor-made fuel processing technology.

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CRI/Criterion Inc and hte Announce Relationship Extension

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY AND HOUSTON, TEXAS [DECEMBER 3, 2009]

CRI/Criterion Inc., (CRI) a wholly owned subsidiary of the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies, and hte Aktiengesellschaft – the high throughput experimentation company (hte) announce the recent extension of their collaborative relationship within the field of ethylbenzene dehydrogenation.

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L'Oréal implements hte laboratory automation solution to accelerate their formulations R&D

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY - MONDAY, JULY 13, 2009

hte - the high throughput experimentation company - today announces the successful collaboration with L'Oréal Recherche in a laboratory automation project.

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hte celebrates its 10 year anniversary

HEIDELBERG GERMANY [JULY 3, 2009]

hte Aktiengesellschaft, a leading provider of high throughput experimentation technology solutions and services, today marks its 10th year in business.

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Successful Arkema & hte research project in glycerol to acrolein and acrylic acid conversion

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY AND COLOMBES, FRANCE – THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009

hte – the high throughput experimentation company – and Arkema, France’s leading chemicals producer, today announced the successful conclusion of a research collaboration in the field of glycerol conversion to acrolein and acrylic acid.

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hte and BP Chemicals announce a successful research collaboration in the field of gas-to-products

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY,[ JANUARY 29 2009]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company and BP Chemicals Limited celebrate the fourth consecutive year of a successful working relationship.

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2023/2024

hte provides first high throughput unit to Shanghai Institute of Cleantech Innovation

HEIDELBERG, February 27, 2024

hte – the high throughput experimentation company was awarded a tender by ICT (Shanghai Institute of Cleantech Innovation) to supply a 16-fold high throughput test system for Fischer-Tropsch catalyst evaluation. ICT's choice is the result of a thorough market evaluation underscoring the added value brought by hte technology and rewarding hte for nearly two decades of tireless efforts in building up expertise in this challenging application.

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hte supports research on metal-free catalysts to produce CO from CO2

HEIDELBERG, OCTOBER 17, 2023

hte – the high throughput experimentation company was selected by Stanford School of Humanities and Sciencesresearchers to perform an R&D project on reverse water-gas shift using novel metal-free catalysts to produce CO from CO2.

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Management changes at hte

HEIDELBERG, JULY 27, 2023

hte – the high thoughput experimentation company – is proud to announce management team updates effective June 1, 2023. With this change, hte is reacting on increasing business success and sets the basis for further growth in the future. hte is a solution provider and worldwide market leader for automated and digitalized lab R&D workflows.

More 

 

hte launches first virtual lab for digitalized R&D

HEIDELBERG, JUNE 12, 2023

hte – the high throughput experimentation company is proud to announce the launch of its new virtual lab for catalysis and materials R&D. The platform offers a new way of experiencing different laboratory testing solutions and digitalized workflows while showcasing testing possibilities for different applications in the energy and refining, and chemical and battery industries.

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hte provides high throughput unit for syngas conversion to bp

HEIDELBERG, march 7, 2023

hte – the high throughput experimentation company was selected by bp to provide a high throughput test system for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Following a longtime partnership in various R&D projects with bp, this unit is now used for catalyst testing at the bp global center for low carbon process technologies in Hull, United Kingdom.

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2021/2022

Sichuan Energy Investment signs MoU with hte

HEIDELBERG, November 24, 2022

Sichuan Energy Investment (SCEI) and hte – the high throughput experimentation company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a satellite laboratory in Heidelberg to accelerate SCEI’s R&D activities. The collaboration focusses on building a green innovation platform for improving carbon footprints in the chemical industry.

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hte provides high throughput system for electrolysis to Research Center Jülich

HEIDELBERG, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

hte – the high throughput experimentation company was awarded the contract by Research Center Jülich to provide a high throughput test system for electrolysis. This unit will enable hte to apply its expertise and strong technology platform for high throughput testing for catalytic processes to expand into the field of electrocatalysis.

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hte has been awarded to supply another unit to SINOPEC DRIPP in China

HEIDELBERG, MAY 24, 2022

hte – the high throughput experimentation company is proud to announce the award of a tender to supply a 16-fold high throughput unit to Sinopec Dalian Research Institute of Petroleum and Petrochemicals (DRIPP). The Institute is an affiliate of SINOPEC, China´s largest producer and supplier of petroleum products. The unit will be commissioned by hte and installed at the research center in Dalian (China) in the first quarter of 2023.

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hte wins AIST hardware tender

HEIDELBERG, April 5, 2022

hte – the high throughput experimentation company was awarded the supply of a high throughput unit as the result of a tender floated by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). hte will commission and install the high throughput unit at AIST’s research center in Japan during the second quarter of 2022.

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hte wins A*STAR hardware tender

HEIDELBERG, MARCH 8, 2022

hte – the high throughput experimentation company has been awarded a tender for the provision of a very flexible high throughput solution to A*STAR. The unit will be commissioned by hte and installed at one of A*STAR’s research institutes in Singapore in the second quarter of 2022.

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Gevo investigates proprietary dehydration technology at hte

HEIDELBERG, MARCH 1, 2022

hte – the high throughput experimentation company - was selected in March of 2021 by Gevo Inc., a pioneer in sustainable, low-carbon biofuel and chemicals, to advance their understanding of the catalytic dehydration of biogenic isobutanol to form isobutylene. This is a key step in the chemical pathway for producing sustainable aviation fuel and high-octane renewable gasoline. The scope of the study included accelerated catalyst deactivation under a multitude of different conditions and the effect of biogenic feed impurities in a 16-fold high throughput test that mapped the impacts of relevant impurities and operating conditions.

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hte equips FBICRC project with precipitation unit for battery materials research

HEIDELBERG, November 25, 2021

hte – the high throughput experimentation company was awarded the contract to supply a customized 4-fold precipitation unit to a flagship research project funded by the Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre (FBICRC).

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Haldor Topsoe A/S accepts hte as methanol catalyst testing facility

HEIDELBERG, october 13, 2021

hte – the high throughput experimentation company has been accepted by Haldor Topsoe A/S, one of the largest suppliers of methanol (MeOH) catalysts and technology, to perform rapid comparative catalyst tests including a flexible protocol for accelerated catalyst aging in a 16-fold high throughput test unit.

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hte bolsters Hanwha’s efforts to construct a sustainable chloro-alkali value chain

HEIDELBERG, october 5, 2021

hte – the high throughput experimentation company signed a contract with Hanwha Solutions to provide research services for the Korean material-to-energy solution provider’s relentless efforts to achieve sustainable growth. The agreement involves testing the Korean company’s catalyst with its German counterpart’s proprietary technology to construct a sustainable catalytic process in the chloro-alkali value chain. It is expected to showcase Hanwha Solutions’ carbon-neutral technology with catalyst screening against various parameters and data production for a commercial unit.
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hte tests different fibrous catalyst materials for Unifrax

HEIDELBERG, JULY 27, 2021

hte – the high throughput experimentation company was chosen by Unifrax, a leading manufacturer of high-performance specialty materials, to test different catalytically functionalized high-temperature fibers. Unifrax prepared a catalyst on a novel, large-surface-area fiber support called FlexCat. The aim of the study was to compare the performance of fibrous materials to a standard catalyst support that is used in industrial catalysis in a model reaction under various process conditions.

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Zeopore selected hte for testing mesoporized zeolite samples in catalytic diesel dewaxing

HEIDELBERG, JUNE 30, 2021

hte – the high throughput experimentation company has been selected by Zeopore Technologies for testing different mesoporized zeolite catalysts under various process conditions. Zeopore has developed a broad platform of zeolite modification processes that enhance the activity, selectivity, and lifetime of zeolite catalytic materials. The test has shown that the samples allow greater improvements in cold flow properties and substantially higher diesel yields than their parent microporous materials.

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2019 / 2020

hte was chosen by Bechtel for processing refinery waxes to make white petroleum waxes

HEIDELBERG, NOVEMBER 30, 2020

hte has been selected by Bechtel, a global engineering, construction, and project management company, to produce white petroleum waxes from refinery waxes in hte’s R&D pilot plant. These highly valuable products are needed in the cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food industry. The aim of the study was to investigate optimal conditions for producing the white waxes, and to support the engineering process for a refinery end customer.

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hte congratulates NFDI4Cat consortium for receiving funding as part of the new National Research Data Infrastructure

HEIDELBERG, JULY 7, 2020

As one of nine consortia, the NFDI4Cat consortium (NFDI for Catalysis-Related Sciences) will receive funding for contributing to establishing a National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI). The goal is to redefine catalysis research and development in the digital age and to set the stage for "Digital Catalysis".

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COVID-19: Important information on hte's digital and organisational measures 

HEIDELBERG, MARCH 19, 2020

The Corona (Covid-19) outbreak poses the greatest challenges to all of us worldwide, affecting both our private and working spheres. The most important thing is that all our employees and their families stay healthy in this situation. At hte we will do everything necessary to ensure this.  

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VTT equips laboratory with a bench scale unit from hte

HEIDELBERG, DECEMBER 17, 2019

hte – the high throughput experimentation company supplied a customized four-fold bench scale hydroprocessing unit to VTT, a Finnish research, development and innovation organization.

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20 years hte: From start-up to global champion

HEIDELBERG, MAY 13, 2019

hte – the high throughput experimentation company continues a series of events to mark its 20th anniversary: On May 6, the company celebrated its ascent from start-up to market leader for high throughput technology in chemical catalysis and process research together with the Lord Mayor of Heidelberg, Prof. Dr. Eckart Würzner, numerous councilors, and its employees.

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PTT Global Chemical chooses hte for independent commercial catalyst evaluation in hydroprocessing

HEIDELBERG, APRIL 9, 2019

hte – the high throughput experimentation company has been selected by PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), a leading Asian integrated petrochemical and refining company, to evaluate hydroprocessing commercial catalysts under commercially relevant conditions for a catalyst change-out in its refinery in Rayong, Thailand. For this catalyst benchmarking, hte has used its latest 24-fold high throughput technology.

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hte celebrates its 20 year anniversary

HEIDELBERG, MARCH 26, 2019

hte – the high throughput experimentation company celebrates 20 years of business this year. The former start-up has developed into a market leader for high throughput technology that sets standards.

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SABIC and hte announce deepened partnership in innovation through digitalization and high throughput technologies in petrochemicals research and technology

HEIDELBERG/BAHRAIN, MARCH 14, 2019

On March 13, 2019, SABIC and hte extended plans for collaboration for five more years to increase efficiency through digitalization and high throughput technologies in catalysis research and development (R&D) in petrochemicals.

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2017 / 2018

hte equips IFPEN with high throughput technology for naphtha reforming applications

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [NOVEMBER 27, 2018]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company is proud to announce that IFP Energies Nouvelles (IFPEN) has selected hte’s proprietary technology for catalytic naphtha reforming testing applications to speed up catalyst and process development. hte will supply a high throughput reactor system which is highly optimized for constant RON operation under both industrial semi-regenerative and continuous catalyst regeneration (CCR) reforming conditions.

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hte develops accelerated catalyst aging protocol for hydrotreatment application together with MOL Group

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [NOVEMBER 15, 2018]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company has been commissioned by MOL Group to develop an accelerated catalyst aging protocol for a diesel hydrotreatment application. With the results, MOL will be able to better predict long-term performance when selecting refining catalysts.

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Kuwait Petroleum Research and Technology (Q8 Research) invests in catalyst testing technology from hte

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [OCTOBER 29, 2018]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company supplied a high throughput catalyst testing system for hydroprocessing applications to Kuwait Petroleum Research and Technology (KPR&T / Q8 Research), an affiliate of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). The test unit provided by hte is able to process atmospheric residue feedstocks. It supports KPR&T in establishing cost-effective catalyst research.

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SK Innovation boosts research with hte’s high throughput technology

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [JUNE 27, 2018]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company supplied a high throughput catalyst testing system for hydrotreating applications to SK Innovation, Korea's first and largest energy-chemical company. The unit is able to process heavy feeds, such as atmospheric residue. 

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BP chooses hte to test commercial refining catalysts

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [MAY 9, 2018]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company has been selected by BP to evaluate commercial catalysts for both naphtha reforming and hydrocracking applications using high throughput technology under commercially relevant conditions for its refineries around the world.

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CNOOC’s new laboratory acquires high throughput technology from hte

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [APRIL19, 2018]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company equips CNOOC Research Institute of Refining and Petrochemicals (a subsidiary of CNOOC) with a high throughput catalyst testing system for hydroprocessing applications. The system will be completed in 2018 and installed at CNOOC’s new laboratory in Beijing Future Science & Technology Park, China.

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hte and Instituto de Tecnología Química announce successful commercialization of Micro Downflow Unit for FCC Catalyst Testing 

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [MARCH 12, 2018]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company and Instituto de Tecnología Química (ITQ) in Valencia, Spain, a joint research center of the Universitat Politècnica de València and the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, have entered the stage of commercializing micro downflow technology for testing fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts. This new technology is cost-efficient as only small amounts of catalysts and feeds are required. It offers an entrained catalyst flow concept, flexible handling of feedstocks, and operation under typical pressures for FCC.

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hte and SINOPEC RIPP intensify their collaboration 

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [FEBRUARY 22, 2018]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company announces the successful handover of three high throughput testing systems for advanced catalytic research to SINOPEC Research Institute of Petroleum Processing (RIPP) in Beijing, China. 

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OMV qualified hte to differentiate competitive catalysts for light cut naphtha isomerization

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [JANUARY 11, 2018]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company tested the performance of commercial light cut naphtha isomerization catalysts in the presence of hydrogen using a bench scale reactor system under commercially relevant conditions for the OMV Refinery in Schwechat, Austria. Based on the results, OMV is now able to decide which catalyst will be used in its refinery.

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hte launches new website 

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [JULY 24, 2017]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company is pleased to announce the relaunch of its corporate website. A cleaner and more attractive design delivers a seamless user experience on devices like tablets and smart phones. The new site offers an improved structure of our content, allowing visitors to easily gain a comprehensive insight into our technology and services. It also provides access to more detailed company information as well as keeping you informed of the latest news and events at hte.

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hte qualified for independent testing of naphtha catalytic reforming application by Axens

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [MARCH 28, 2017]

hte tested the performance of naphtha reforming catalysts in a high throughput screening project under commercially relevant conditions for Axens, an international provider of advanced technologies, catalysts, adsorbents and services. The results were of high quality and matched well with industrial data.

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2015 / 2016

hte deploys fully automated hydrocracking catalyst testing workflow at Chevron Richmond Technology Center

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [DECEMBER 15, 2016]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company supplied Chevron Energy Technology Company (ETC), a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, with a workflow solution to increase the efficiency and speed of hydrocracking catalyst research.

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hte goes China again

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [APRIL 7, 2016]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company has announced another business deal in China. The National Institute of Clean-and-Low-Carbon Energy (NICE), a research institute funded and administered by the Shenhua Group, acquired a powerful hte technology solution to propel its catalyst research and development (R&D).

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hte supports Saudi Aramco in establishing a state-of-the-art high throughput experimentation facility in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [FEBRUARY 18, 2016]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company and leading provider of technology solutions and services for customers in the energy, refining, chemicals and environmental sectors, announced today that it will provide Saudi Aramco with the latest generation of laboratory equipment for highly efficient research & development (R&D) in 2016.

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2013 / 2014

SABIC signs MoU with hte - the high throughput experimentation company to fast-track catalysis R&D

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [THURSDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2014]

SABIC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with hte in Heidelberg, Germany on September 5 to establish a satellite laboratory for high throughput experimentation to increase its R&D efficiency. hte is a leading high throughput experimentation company that provides a valuable upside to heterogeneous catalysis and enables fast track R&D.

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Synfuels China Technology acquires High Throughput Technology from hte

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [WEDNESDAY, 2 JULY 2014]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company announces conclusion of a contract with Synfuels China Technology (Synfuels) specifying the construction and delivery of a high throughput reactor system to be installed at Synfuels’ facilities in Beijing, China.

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Bayernoil and hte announce successful catalyst evaluation pilot plant test

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2013]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company and Bayernoil Raffineriegesellschaft mbH have successfully concluded a pilot plant test to evaluate the performance of different hydrodesulfurization catalysts.

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Japan Petroleum Energy Center Boosts Research with hte’s High Throughput Technology

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company announces that the Japan Petroleum Energy Center (JPEC) uses hte's parallel reactor technology in order to develop new refining catalysts and kinetic models.

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Research cooperation develops innovative technology for environmentally sustainable syngas production from carbon dioxide and hydrogen

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013]

hte is project partner of the intersectoral cooperation between industry and academia. The new process technology enables the industrial-scale reaction of carbon dioxide with hydrogen under reduced CO2 emissions.

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hte and JGC C&C announce Research Project in High Throughput Testing of Hydrocracking Catalysts

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2013]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company and JGC C&C announce a research project in the field of hydrocracking catalyst activity testing. In this collaboration hte used its in-house developed X4500 – trickle-bed catalyst testing system for hydroprocessing applications.between industry and academia. The new process technology enables the industrial-scale reaction of carbon dioxide with hydrogen under reduced CO2 emissions.

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Dr. Wolfram Stichert is the new CEO of hte AG

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2013]

hte AG is managed by Dr. Wolfram Stichert, who had previously been the company's CFO, as of January 1, 2013.

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2011 / 2012

hte nominated for the German Industry's Innovation Award 2012/2013

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012]

hte AG has reached the final of the German Industry's Innovation Award with its technology platform for parallel and automated high-throughput screening of catalysts.

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hte expands Heidelberg premises

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012]

Dr. Eckart Würzner is one of several prominent guests attending the groundbreaking ceremony for hte AG's new office building.

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hte AG and Elevance Renewable Sciences Announce Research Collaboration

Companies Collaborate in the Development of Bio-Based Specialty Chemicals
HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2012]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company and Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc., producer of high-performance renewable specialty chemicals announce a research collaboration for the development of bio-based specialty lubricants. In this collaboration hte used its in-house developed multifold high throughput autoclave testing unit and leveraged the expertise of its experienced project team.

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IndianOil enhances catalyst research with hte technology

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company announces that IndianOil has decided to implement hte's parallel reactor technology to enhance its R&D efficiency in the field of oil refining.

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hte wins STEP Award 2011

The hte team has won the STEP Award 2011, an award for innovative, high-growth companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. With its innovative high-throughput technology platform, hte offers research services and technologies in the field of industrial catalysis and has now been recognized for its innovative strength and growth-oriented strategy. The STEP Award was presented on 29 November 2011 at the Commerzbank Tower in Frankfurt by the initiators Infraserv, Höchst and F.A.Z.-Institute.

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SINOPEC Research Institute of Petroleum Processing (RIPP) Chooses hte Technology to Enhance its Catalyst Research Capabilities

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28,2011]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company – today announces the collaboration with RIPP, which is an affiliate of SINOPEC, China´s largest producer and supplier of petroleum products. RIPP decides to implement hte parallel reactor technology to enhance its R&D efficiency in the field of oil refining.gth and growth-oriented strategy. The STEP Award was presented on 29 November 2011 at the Commerzbank Tower in Frankfurt by the initiators Infraserv, Höchst and F.A.Z.-Institute.

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hte engaged in successful research for Total

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY [TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company announces collaboration with Total Gas & Power in a research project for optimization of a large-scale Gas To Chemical process.

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hte helps BP accelerate commercialisation of Fischer-Tropsch process

HEIDELBERG [TUESDAY 7TH JUNE 2011]

hte –the high throughput experimentation company extends its collaboration with BP International Ltd. in the field of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.

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2009 / 2010

Scientists to produce superabsorbents from CO2

26.11.2010:
  • CaRLa research lab and hte AG are to cooperate with academic partners on a publicly funded Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) project

  • Novel method for superabsorbent intermediate synthesis should be resource-friendly and applicable to industrial process rate catalyst development for numerous applications

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hte expanding premises in Heidelberg

HEIDELBERG [THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company, officially announces the acquisition of a further building and additional space at its premises in Heidelberg today.

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Team of hte Aktiengesellschaft nominated for the German Future Prize 2010

hte Aktiengesellschaft, represented by Dr. Dirk Demuth (CEO), Dr. Wolfram Stichert (CFO), and Prof. Dr. Ferdi Schüth, hte supervisory board member and director at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, is nominated for the ’German Future Prize'.

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Turbo test for chemical catalysts

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Prof. Ferdi Schüth (MPI für Kohlenforschung, Mülheim), Dr. Dirk Demuth and Dr. Wolfram Stichert (hte AG, Heidelberg) have been nominated for the award “Deutscher Zukunftspreis“. Their innovative achievements accelerate catalyst development for numerous applications.

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Topsoe Fuel Cell to Take Delivery of hte Technology for Testing of Fuel Processing Components

LYNGBY, DENMARK AND HEIDELBERG, GERMANY – MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2009

Topsoe Fuel Cell and hte – the high throughput experimentation company today announce the agreement for hte to deliver tailor-made fuel processing technology.

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CRI/Criterion Inc and hte Announce Relationship Extension

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY AND HOUSTON, TEXAS [DECEMBER 3, 2009]

CRI/Criterion Inc., (CRI) a wholly owned subsidiary of the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies, and hte Aktiengesellschaft – the high throughput experimentation company (hte) announce the recent extension of their collaborative relationship within the field of ethylbenzene dehydrogenation.

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L'Oréal implements hte laboratory automation solution to accelerate their formulations R&D

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY - MONDAY, JULY 13, 2009

hte - the high throughput experimentation company - today announces the successful collaboration with L'Oréal Recherche in a laboratory automation project.

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hte celebrates its 10 year anniversary

HEIDELBERG GERMANY [JULY 3, 2009]

hte Aktiengesellschaft, a leading provider of high throughput experimentation technology solutions and services, today marks its 10th year in business.

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Successful Arkema & hte research project in glycerol to acrolein and acrylic acid conversion

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY AND COLOMBES, FRANCE – THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009

hte – the high throughput experimentation company – and Arkema, France’s leading chemicals producer, today announced the successful conclusion of a research collaboration in the field of glycerol conversion to acrolein and acrylic acid.

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hte and BP Chemicals announce a successful research collaboration in the field of gas-to-products

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY,[ JANUARY 29 2009]

hte – the high throughput experimentation company and BP Chemicals Limited celebrate the fourth consecutive year of a successful working relationship.

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