Pioneering sustainable solutions for a zero-emission future

Experts in component development, system integration, and full technical support, empowering businesses to adopt cleaner, carbon-neutral technologies.

Welcome to OBRIST Group.

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Industry leading

EXPERTISE

We are an engineering development company specializing in climate-positive technologies.

Through our patented technologies, licensing services, and know-how transfer, we help companies like OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and industries in mobility, energy and beyond to adapt our solutions to their specific needs.

CO₂ Reduction

TECHNOLOGIES

Scroll Technology

Over 15 years of expertise, developing scroll compressors and expanders ranging from 4 to more than 200 cm³ per revolution and pressures from 80mbar to 140bar.

Scroll applications using various working fluids like air, CO₂, propane, ethanol and hydrogen. Compact, energy-efficient compressor for hybrid and electric vehicle’s HVAC system or powerful heat pump for residential use.

Data Centers Cooling Technology Development

Liquid and Refrigerant based Cooling Technologies development. Energy‑efficient, closed‑loop liquid and refrigerant based cooling for GPU clusters, high‑density racks and hyperscale data centers looking to optimize energy consumption

Vehicle Thermal Management

Advanced thermal management systems designed to optimize the performance and efficiency of modern electric and hybrid vehicles.

From enhancing energy efficiency and battery life to ensuring optimal cabin comfort, our solutions are tailored to meet the diverse needs of today’s automotive industry while reducing environmental impact.

HyperHybrid Powertrain

The HyperHybrid® Powertrain is a revolutionary series hybrid system that blends electric driving with unlimited range and reduced emissions.  

Equipped with an ultra-compact combustion engine, a high-power, low-cost battery, and advanced thermal management, HyperHybrid® redefines efficiency and sustainability for global mobility.

Modern Forest & Sub Zero® Methanol

The Modern Forest is our revolutionary production system for Sub Zero Methanol and solid graphite. A scalable giga plant built in the Sun belt of the earth.

Our Direct Air Capture (OBRIST DAC®) technology is a central element in the production process of green methanol. It extract more CO₂ from the atmosphere than is needed, and turns the excess CO₂ into reusable solid graphite (cSink®), removing permanently this CO₂ from the atmosphere.

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Component Development

We specialize in developing compressors and expanders tailored to meet your system’s performance needs, ensuring energy efficiency and reliability across industrial and automotive applications.

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Thermal Systems

Our advanced thermal management systems provide efficient solutions for heating, cooling, and energy recovery. We help optimize vehicle, residential, and commercial performance.

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Testing

From test rigs to comprehensive testing abilities, our services ensure that your components and systems meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and efficiency.

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Powertrain

Our powertrain solutions, including the Zero Vibration Generator and high-energy density batteries, deliver emission-free performance and high efficiency.

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Green Methanol

We offer technologies that convert CO₂ into renewable green methanol and clean carbon, providing a sustainable and scalable solution for reducing emissions.

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Tools & Simulation

With our state-of-the-art simulation tools, we offer virtual testing and optimization of systems, reducing development time and costs.

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Patent Pools & Licensing Process

We offer access to a comprehensive patent pool and licensing opportunities, ensuring that you can leverage Obrist’s cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation in your industry.

Know-How Transfer

Our knowledge transfer services provide in-depth training and access to our technical expertise, empowering your team to implement our technologies effectively within your operations.

Technology applications by

INDUSTRY

Energy & Green Technology

Discover our innovative energy solutions, designed to drive efficiency and sustainability in the green technology sector. We provide solutions like green methanol production and CO₂ reduction for a cleaner future.

Residential & Stationary

We provide sustainable solutions for heating, cooling, and on-site power generation in residential and commercial buildings, optimizing energy use and reducing emissions through our advanced systems.

Automotive

Our advanced automotive technologies, including the HyperHybrid Powertrain and thermal management systems, help improving efficiency, reduced emissions, and enhanced performance of vehicles.

Aviation/SAF

Our CO₂-neutral fuel Sub Zero Methanol can be transformed into green SAF solutions to pave the way for sustainable air travel, contributing to the reduction of aviation’s carbon footprint.

Chemical

We offer innovative green methanol solutions that drastically reduce the chemical industry’s carbon footprint, providing cleaner processes and sustainable alternatives to traditional methanol.

Maritime/Naval

Our maritime solutions, powered by eMethanol and multi-fuel engines like the Zero Vibration Generator, provide eco-friendly energy for sustainable naval operations.

30 years of

ARCHIEVEMENTS

2025

Projects developed for leading automotive OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers: R290 & R744 Scroll Compressors, R290 Ultra-Compact Heat Pump System, Cryogenic LH2 Pump, Oil Free Air eScroll compressor
New Business Line: Liquid & Refrigerant-Based Cooling Technology for Data Centers
Presentation of the Sub Zero Methanol Prototype plant and First Climate-Positive Drive with our HyperHybrid Powertrain Demonstrator
Growing IP Patent Pool: 9 new inventions, 16 patents registered, 8 patents granted in Europe and USA. Automotive Patents: Software based methanol cold start procedure for the Zero Vibration Generator, Mass balance of the Zero Vibration Generator in USA
Strategic Alliances: Austrian Chinese Business Association, Austrian Economic Chamber in China, and Wirtschaftsforum der Führungskräfte. Political support from UNIDO and the Deutscher Bundestag

2024

Signing of the first license agreement to build a green methanol (Sub Zero Methanol) production Gigaplant
Successful technical due diligence review by ILF
Homologation and road approval of the last of ten HyperHybrid prototypes
Frank Obrist awarded “Kreativpreis” of the German Taxpayers’ Association

2022-2023

Frank Obrist as speaker at COP27 in Egypt
HyperHybrid Powertrain awarded “Most Promising Solution 2023” by UNIDO in the “Energy Efficiency” category
Obrist Group awarded “Innovator of the Year 2023” by Die Deutsche Wirtschaft
“GipfelMut” Award

2021

Acquisition of the Obrist Tech Center (former Felix Wankel Institute TES)
New HyperHybrid Prototype vehicle based on Tesla Model Y (Sub Zero Methanol B-Sample)
Development of the Vacuum Technology Battery (Generation 2)
Development of the Zero Vibration Generator Sub Zero Methanol B-Sample
Funding for ten HyperHybrid prototypes by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research as part of the Carbon2Chem project

2016-2020

Mercedes S-Class uses our PFAS-free refrigerant R744
Development of the vacuum technology battery (generation 1) prototype
Presentation of the new Prototype vehicle based on Tesla Model 3 using our multi-fuel Zero Vibration Generator: Gasoline/A35
Development of technologies to produce green Methanol (Sub Zero Methanol)