What CONDIAS does

CONDIAS GmbH is a privately held German industrial technology company founded in 2001 and headquartered at the Hightech Itzehoe technology campus in Itzehoe, Germany. The company specializes in the production and application of boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrodes and electrochemical cells, using proprietary Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) technology to coat large areas (up to 100 x 50 cm²) on substrates including silicon, niobium, tantalum, graphite, and conductive ceramics. Its core proprietary technology, EAOP® (Electrochemical Advanced Oxidation Process), generates hydroxyl radicals and ozone directly from water at high oxidation potential (2.8V vs SHE) without concurrent oxygen evolution — a capability the company describes as not achievable with conventional electrode materials and enables 'cold combustion' of organic pollutants.

The company sells a portfolio of branded products built around the DIACHEM® electrode core: MIKROZON® and CONDIAPURE® for chemical-free water disinfection, CONDIACELL® CC/ECWP/SynCell for industrial wastewater treatment, RED OX® for semiconductor wafer cleaning, and the SSZ series for electrochemical synthesis. Target customers are industrial enterprises in chemicals (BASF since 2009), semiconductor (MSI Korea, Kurita Water Industries), aerospace (NASA International Space Station since 2009), mechanical seals (Eagle Burgmann), electroplating, and paper industries. Revenue is generated primarily through direct sales of hardware (electrodes and pre-configured cells) at custom-quoted pricing on multi-year contracts, supported by feasibility studies, pilot plant construction, and ongoing technical consultation.

CONDIAS pursues a research-intensive GTM leveraging scientific publications, EU Horizon 2020 and BMBF consortium participation (EBIO, HYPER, LIBERATE, SafeWaterAfrica, RADAR, ZellCoDia, EPSYLON), and trade fair presence. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 50001 certifications, is a full member of the European Ozone Trade Association (EuOTA), and was awarded the 2020 'Innovativ durch Forschung' seal. With 11-50 employees and approximately $5.2M in disclosed funding from i4g Investment across 2006 and 2014, the company operates as a specialized, technically-led niche manufacturer.

Name

CONDIAS

Legal name

CONDIAS GmbH

Website

https://condias.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CONDIAS GmbH is a German manufacturer of boron-doped diamond electrodes and electrochemical cells for industrial disinfection, wastewater treatment, semiconductor wafer cleaning, and green chemistry synthesis. It sells proprietary DIACHEM® electrodes and CONDIACELL® products to enterprise customers including BASF, NASA, Kurita, and Eagle Burgmann.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrochemical Equipment

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Electroplating & Metallization Chemicals (Cu/Ni/Au plating, additives) (IMAEAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disinfection & Oxidation (Chlorine/Chloramine, UV, Ozone, AOP) (EUANABAD), Conductive/ESD & EMI-Shielding Compounds (IMANABAH)

Keywords

• Boron-doped diamond electrodes
• Electrochemical water treatment
• Industrial diamond coating
• Advanced oxidation processes
• Semiconductor wafer cleaning

Headquarters

HQ city

Itzehoe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Diamond Electrode and Cell Product Sales: CONDIAS generates revenue primarily from the sale of proprietary DIACHEM® diamond electrodes, pre-configured electrochemical cells (CONDIACELL®, CONDIAPURE®, RED OX®, MIKROZON®), and scalable SSZ steel sandwich cells. Products are sold directly to industrial customers for integration into their own systems. Pricing is custom/quotes-based, consistent with a B2B capital equipment and component model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CONDIAS manufactures boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrodes (DIACHEM®) via proprietary Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) and integrates them into application-specific electrochemical cells for industrial disinfection, oxidative wastewater treatment, and green chemistry / semiconductor synthesis. Its product portfolio covers the MIKROZON® and CONDIAPURE® ozone generators, the CONDIACELL® family (CC, ECWP, SynCell) for wastewater oxidation, the RED OX® cell for semiconductor wafer cleaning, and the SSZ series for electro-synthetic applications.

Product overview

CONDIAS is a world leader in polycrystalline diamond coatings, manufacturing a portfolio of diamond electrodes and pre-built electrolytic cells for three primary application areas: disinfection (ozone generation), wastewater treatment (EAOP®), and electrochemical synthesis (green chemistry and semiconductor wafer cleaning). The core component across all products is the DIACHEM® boron-doped diamond electrode, which enables hydroxyl radical and ozone generation from water electrolysis. This electrode is embedded into differentiated cell products: MIKROZON® and CONDIAPURE® for disinfection, CONDIACELL® CC/SynCell/ECWP for wastewater oxidation, RED OX® for semiconductor wafer cleaning, and SSZ series for green chemistry synthesis. Supporting kits (MIKROZON® StarterKit, Synthese StarterKit) enable integration and laboratory evaluation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MIKROZON®: Miniaturized ozone generator for integration into small systems such as spray bottles
• CONDIAPURE®
• CONDIACELL®
• RED OX®
• SSZ-Reihe
• DIACHEM®
• EAOP®

Products and services

• DIACHEM® Boron-Doped Diamond Electrodes CONDIAS' core boron-doped diamond electrode product, supplied as the foundational component for disinfection, wastewater treatment, and electrochemical synthesis cells. Available on multiple substrate materials (silicon, niobium, tantalum, graphite, conductive ceramics) and in plate, grid, and rod geometries for direct integration into customer systems.
• MIKROZON® Miniaturized Ozone Generator Miniaturized electrolytic ozone generator with diamond-coated silicon electrodes that produces ozone directly from water for chemical-free disinfection of surfaces, pipe systems, and small appliances. Targets OEMs and commercial customers integrating compact ozone modules into products like beverage dispensers, ice machines, dental units, and spray bottles; cartridge is field-replaceable.
• CONDIAPURE® Industrial Ozone Generator Series Industrial-scale ozone generator series for large-scale chemical-free disinfection of water systems, preventing biofilm and disinfecting pipe and tank systems without chlorine. Uses DIACHEM® diamond electrodes to produce hydroxyl radicals and ozone directly from water; targets industrial and commercial water system operators with energy consumption of 20–100 Wh/m³.
• CONDIACELL® CC Total Oxidation Cells Stack-type electrolytic cells for total oxidation of industrial wastewater with high pollutant concentrations (>0.5 g/L COD) and low volumes. Uses DIACHEM® plate anodes paired with stainless steel or DIACHEM® cathodes in stainless steel housings; available as EAOP® TestKit, CC1500, and CC5000 models. Used by BASF since 2009 for phosphorus(III) oxidation.
• CONDIACELL® ECWP Electrochemical Water Polishing Cell Electrochemical Water Polishing cell designed for treating large volume flows with low pollutant concentrations. Features perforated diamond-coated sheet electrodes that optimize pollutant transport to the anode surface and reduce undesired inorganic oxidation products; particularly effective for PFAS destruction and trace substance degradation in automotive and similar wastewater streams.
• CONDIACELL® SynCell Divided Cell for High-Salt Wastewater Divided electrochemical cell designed for total oxidation of wastewaters with high salt loads, particularly those containing halogens. The anode and cathode circuits are spatially separated by a membrane, reducing safety requirements; can be equipped with up to 1 m² anode area, the largest cells in the CONDIAS portfolio.
• RED OX® Semiconductor Wafer Cleaning Cell Patented split electrochemical cell using boron-doped diamond electrodes for wafer and support-infrastructure cleaning in semiconductor manufacturing. Produces electrolyzed rinse and cleaning media (electrolyzed sulphuric acid, cathodic water) for non-destructive removal of metallic particles and metal contamination control on structures smaller than 20nm.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 100% current efficiency in COD degradation in paper industry wastewater
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kurita Water Industries, Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKurita America Inc. utilizes CONDIAS DIACHEM® electrodes for the electrolyzed sulphuric acid (ESA) technology deployed in the semiconductor industry. This is a strategic technology integration partnership for wafer cleaning applications. CONDIAS provides proprietary diamond electrodes while Kurita integrates them into its water treatment systems for the semiconductor market.
• Fraunhofer ISITcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the MIKROOZON project (2017–2020) for development of micro-ozone generators for disinfection applications. Fraunhofer ISIT developed cost-effective multi-sensor chips integrated into CONDIAS electrolytic cells. Part of broader cooperation at the 'Hightech Itzehoe' technology campus.
• GO Systemelektronik GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in the MIKROOZON project (2017–2020), developing intelligent power supplies that calculate and control electrolysis process parameters based on sensor data from the micro-ozone generator system.
• EBIO Consortium (9 partners, 7 countries)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU Horizon 2020 funded project (Grant Agreement No. 101006612). CONDIAS manufactures special BDD electrodes and investigates their stability and performance in producing specific oxidants and use in low-water electrolyte solutions for biomass-to-biofuel processing.
• HYPER ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU project for electrified hydrogen peroxide production. CONDIAS is responsible for developing a special DIACHEM® anode optimized for cost-efficient persulfate production and scaling from TRL4 to TRL6 systems (Grant Agreement N. 101091554).
• LIBERATE ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU Horizon 2020 project (Grant Agreement No. 820735) for producing vanillin from lignin using CONDIAS PODIC® (peroxo-dicarbonate) synthesis technology. CONDIAS researches scaled electrodes, electrolytic cells, and adapted coatings for PODIC® synthesis.
• RADAR Consortium (MachWas Initiative)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMBF-funded project within the 'Materials for Sustainable Water Management' program. Researching innovative electrolytic cell combining hydrogen peroxide at cathode and hydroxyl radicals at anode for industrial wastewater treatment. CONDIAS develops adapted diamond electrodes and scalable electrolytic cell for chemical industry applications.
• ZellCoDia Consortium (InnoEMat Initiative)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMBF-funded project under the 'Innovative Electrochemistry with New Materials' initiative. Researching electrochemical synthesis of chemical products using novel cell combining gas diffusion cathode with boron-doped diamond anode. CONDIAS develops innovative diamond electrodes for aqueous-organic and organic electrolyte systems.
• SafeWaterAfrica Consortium (11 Partners)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU Horizon 2020 project (Grant Agreement No. 689925) for water disinfection in rural Africa (South Africa, Mozambique). CONDIAS and Fraunhofer IST developing electrolytic system based on carbon electrodes adapted for surface and groundwater treatment. Budget €2.9 million over 3.5 years.
• EPSYLON ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMBF-funded project for electrochemical biphenol synthesis using direct coupling at modern carbon anodes. CONDIAS contributed expertise in electroorganic synthesis using bipolar flow cells for simplified biphenol production compared to classical multi-step chemical synthesis.
• O.I. Analytical (USA)coreTechnology or IntegrationO.I. Analytical developed and manufactures the TOC-Online-Analysator equipped with CONDIAS DIACHEM® electrodes for the International Space Station. NASA requires stable, reliable process with low maintenance and simple operation — all met by CONDIAS diamond electrodes since 2009.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SGL Carbon: Large German carbon-based materials company producing graphite electrodes, carbon fibers, and specialty carbons for industrial electrochemical applications. Broader incumbent serving similar end markets in electrochemistry and energy, with greater scale and diversification.
• Xylem: Global water technology major offering a broad portfolio of treatment, disinfection, and analytical solutions for municipal and industrial water. Competes indirectly with CONDIAS in industrial water treatment and disinfection, with far greater scale and service infrastructure.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water and wastewater treatment solutions provider with extensive process technology portfolio. Competes indirectly with CONDIAS in industrial wastewater and water reuse projects, at a vastly larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• ProMinent: German-headquartered manufacturer of metering pumps, water treatment systems, and disinfection equipment (including ozone generators). Adjacent competitor in industrial water disinfection, with overlapping customer base in industrial water and process water treatment.
• Element Six (De Beers Group): World-leading synthetic diamond producer, including boron-doped diamond electrode materials. Operates as a major upstream materials supplier with broader industrial diamond applications beyond electrochemical cells, overlapping with CONDIAS in the CVD diamond coating technology layer.

Direct peers

• Industrie De Nora: Global leader in electrodes and electrochemical technologies (DSA, mixed metal oxide, and BDD-style coatings) for water treatment, chlor-alkali, and industrial processes. Direct competitor in electrochemical cells and electrodes, but with a much broader product portfolio and global manufacturing footprint.
• BVT Technologies: Czech manufacturer of boron-doped diamond electrodes and electrochemical sensors. Directly competes with CONDIAS in the BDD electrode segment for water treatment, electrochemistry research, and industrial applications, at a similar small-to-mid size.
• Advanced Diamond Technologies (Smiths Interconnect): US-origin producer of UNCD® (ultrananocrystalline diamond) coatings and diamond electrodes, now part of Smiths Interconnect. Direct peer in industrial diamond coating technology for electrochemical and wear-protection applications.
• Metakem GmbH: German specialty manufacturer of boron-doped diamond electrodes and electrochemical cells. Closest direct competitor to CONDIAS in the BDD electrode market, serving similar wastewater, disinfection, and synthesis applications from a comparable size base in Germany.

Regional players

• EnviroChemie (Deurotech Group): German water and wastewater treatment plant builder serving industrial customers with biological, physical, and chemical treatment systems. Competes with CONDIAS in industrial wastewater treatment projects from a system-integration perspective, primarily in the DACH region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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