SunHydrogen, Inc. has announced an adjustment to the manufacturing process that will extend the lifetime of the hydrogen producing solar cell assembly by using a new combination of polymers to protect the device from photocorrosion of the solar cells. While the upgrade has caused a delay in production, the outcome has been a considerably improved product and process. The 100 demonstration panels are now back in full manufacturing mode. A new combination of materials and methods were identified through engineering of the manufacturing process. Previously, in August, the company disclosed that there would be a minor design change in the housing to better accommodate the fittings for hydrogen release. The minor design change was made and the fittings suitable for thin devices were identified and ordered. Currently the solar cells are processed using a custom-built system for punching silicon solar cells without shorting them, which is one of the most difficult parts of manufacturing the demonstration devices. The application of protective coatings and catalysts then protect the solar cells from corrosion. The improvement of the manufacturing process has been invaluable to the Company as additional investment and focus is applied to the accelerated development of its breakthrough nanotechnology hydrogen generation technology.