Product Briefs

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With the multi-opening laminator Ypsator^® Bürkle sets trends in the solar module production.  Click here for full briefing.

POWERSCAN is an advanced optical multi-panel inspection system for automated inspection of glass, surface and laminate for the photovoltaic industry. Based on its standardised modules and software, ISRA has developed a special system setup to inspect thin-film solar modules right after lamination.  Click here for full briefing

The Xcell X2 uses robotic solar cell handling to reduce handoffs and minimize breakage. Additionally great consideration was given to throughput, cycle time, temperature control, and increasing the user friendly aspects of the machine.  Click here for full briefing. 

Komax Xcell

All the individual machines from 3S Swiss Solar Systems, Pasan and Somont (former 3S Industries Group, now module section within the Meyer Burger Technology Group) have a uniform Human Machine Interface (HMI).  Click here for full briefing.

3S HMI

KUKA provides fully integrated wafer lines and single machines for silicon slicing.  Click here for full briefing. 

SolR is a contactless optical monitor for in-line and roll-to-roll applications and it is capable of measuring all key parameters of all layers throughout the solar cell manufacturing process. Click here for full briefing. 

In recent years, Reis Robotics designed the most versified assembly systems for the module production and furnished many renowned solar module manufacturers with them. The more than 60 systems put into practice so far achieve an annual production capacity of approx. 2,5 GW.  This corresponds to an annual production capacity of more than 12.500.000 modules.   Click here for full briefing  

The TS 3600 from Schiller Automation is a fully automated solar cell tester and sorter. It includes up to four different inspections like front / back side inspection, EL / PL measurements and sun simulation.  Click here for full briefing. 

With its InOxSide Tool, RENA has already successfully introduced inline single side etching in the PV industry and is now expanding its single side processing portfolio with two new equipment types: InPolish and InSiOx for inline single side polishing and inline single side oxide etching.  Click here for full briefing.

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KUKA Systems’ Energy Team has designed a new generation of wafer gripping solutions which is based on KUKA’s top selling KR Sixx and Scara Robots.
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With the stringer technology, teamtechnik has specialized in contact-free soldering processes with laser or IR light. Click here for full product briefing

Reis Robotics, the system supplier for photovoltaic module lines, has implemented a newly developed laser soldering procedure for practical use with several customers.
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The PVP1200 is a breakthrough modular screen printing platform designed to deliver the high yields and throughput rates required by the solar processing sector for high-accuracy manufacture of quality c-Si cells. Click here for full product briefing

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The ecoSplit wet wafer separator has proven to be an economical, fast and reliable solution for separating pre-cleaned, raw wet solar wafers from the wire saw, for inline or batch processing.  Click here for full briefing

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The laser scribing processes used in that area place very high demands on the beam quality, especially on the symmetry within two Rayleigh ranges.  In addition, a very high pulse-to-pulse stability is required at high frequencies.   Click here for full briefing

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STANGL Semiconductor Equipment AG (STANGL), producer of qualified wet process equipment, introduces its new LINEA Inline wet process equipment for PV Si cells.
LINEA is a horizontally working inline wet process platform for cleaning and etching of crystalline solar wafers.  Click here for full product briefing

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Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum GmbH introduces the RUVAC WH Roots pump series, an innovative new product line that meets the increasingly demanding vacuum needs of the solar and process industries and other applications with stringent requirements of operating pressure, cycle times and system uptime.  Click here for full briefing

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Throughput and productivity of solar cell manufacturing is constantly increasing. At the same time the cell thickness in general continues to decrease. Process tools thus have to combine highest process speed with a minimum of impact on the material being processed. 
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Production of thin film solar modules requires a precise laser scribing method to achieve the monolithic series interconnection in a cost efficient way. The efficiency of the solar panels directly depends on the accuracy of the scribing process. By realizing innovative solutions the LPKF SolarQuipment Allegro^® Laser systems combine both, high precision and throughput. Click here for full product briefing 

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High efficiency, smooth wafer handling, easy operation and maintenance are features of the new wafer handling system BASIC LINE. The system loads und unloads inline wet benches with a high level of reliability. Click here for full briefing

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ROBO FRAME uses an industrial robot with a high payload capacity for the automatic framing of solar modules. The main advantages of this production process are the prevention of deformation and scratching, improved quality of the end product, and greater throughput of the production system as a result of precision and high availability.
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SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES developed a new solar coating machine named SINGULAR, which is being marketed since the beginning of 2009. The SINGULUS

Technologies Group will expand the business segment solar continuously.

SINGULAR for coating of the anti-reflective and passivation layer on photovoltaic silicon cells. Click here for full product briefing

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Veeco has introduced the Wyko® NT9100, a bench-top model of its ninth generation of high-performance, non-contact surface profilers. The NT9100 offers fast data acquisition, compliance to ISO and ASME standards, and configuration flexibility to ensure the best possible measurements for research and production environments. The system’s patent-pending dual-LED illumination provides nearly 5X the intensity of previous-generation halogen lamp sources, enabling extremely efficient collection of high-quality data on silicon photovoltaic (PV) cells and other low-reflective surfaces. Industry-leading Wyko Vision® software provides hundreds of built-in analyses, as well as automated measurement routines and pass-fail criteria for real-time process control and monitoring.  Click here for full briefing

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With the semi-automatic string soldering table, various cell types can be semi-automatically stringed or soldered. This applies for both front as well as back contact cells. At the moment, the strings are being used for the first prototype of the Solar Impulse solar airplane being built by Bertrand Piccard.  Click here for full briefing

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EBARA Precision Machinery Europe provides a full scope of Dry Vacuum Pumps and Gas Abatement Systems and combines them to customized solutions for the Solar Industry. With the experience, the proven technologies and the long track record for the most demanding applications of the Semiconductor Industry EBARA can handle the customer requirements for the silicon wafer and thin film Solar industry with the outstanding features regarding reliability, cost of ownership and operational stability of its products. Click here for full briefing

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The PowerLine SL PV product series was especially developed for use in automation and production systems in the photovoltaic industry. The laser scribing processes used in that area place very high demands on the beam quality, especially on the symmetry within two Rayleigh ranges. In addition, a very high pulse to pulse stability is required at high frequencies. Specially designed for these requirements, the new PowerLine SL PV lasers optimally cover current and future demands in the production of modern PV thin-film systems. The laser beam sources are available in wavelengths of 532 nm (PowerLine SL 3 SHG PV) and 1064 nm (PowerLine SL 20 PV).  Click here for full briefing

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It pleases each head of module production if a capital investment significantly economizes production while offering a payback period of well under one year. Such unique potential is now being offered by GEROLD. The German automation specialist engineered a PV-tested production cell for automated edge trimming of PV-modules. Click here for full product breifing

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3S Swiss Solar Systems, the recognised provider of leading technology for solar energy, has introduced the XL-Laminator with the patented Hybrid Heating Plate, which can process both crystalline and thin-film photovoltaic modules. The laminator has been exclusively supplied to a large costumer and is in successful 24 hours operation since January 2008. The principle of the XL-Laminator is simple though efficient: it splits the lamination process in three subsequent chambers. By this, the cycle time is reduced drastically compared to a normal lamination cycle. The total annual output capacity of the new XL-Laminator is up to 60 MWp per year. The hybrid heating system offers the highest reliability and process repeatability.  Click here for full product briefing.

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High throughput, reduced breakage rate and a high level of reliability are features of the new separating system WWS 3000+. Even thinnest wafers are handled safely and reliably by gentle separation of the wafers from the stack in the water bath.  Click here for full product briefing.

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Bekaert Advanced Coatings, a total solution provider for rotatable sputter technology, developed a series of flexible and high performing sputter hardware components for rotating cylindrical magnetron applications.  With these key components a customized and complete sputter solution can be worked out in close collaboration with the customer.  Whether it concerns an existing coater in an upgrade/rebuild project or a new coater in a green field project, maximum flexibility can be offered for building in all critical components needed for sustaining a controlled process to realize high end products.  Click here for full product briefing.

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Bosch Rexroth has launched its new TSsolar conveyor family for usage in manufacturing of photovoltaic modules. TSsolar supports the gentle flow of solar panel materials of any required width by using special, coated toothed belts aligned in many parallel tracks. TSsolar can also handle hot panels up to 160°C. Long transfer distances are subdivided into shorter segments, each of which has its own drives. Based on Rexroth’s industry standard conveyors for assembly lines, TSsolar provides a cost effective solution and supports PV manufacturers in their effort to further reduce cost per Wp.   Click here for full briefing.

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SolarInspect.RollToRoll is a turnkey vision system that offers reliable quality control throughout the running production process of flexible thin film solar modules based on roll-to-roll processes.   Click here for full product briefing.

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The Electrical Insulation Tester is a measurement solution for thin film solar modules. It performs an electrical insulation test between the solar cells after scribing. The system detects shorts and minimum resistance between neighboring cells.  Click here for full product briefing.

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Many companies of the solar industry have left the start-up phase behind. Therefore the vogt - factory life cycle support GmbH developed a portfolio to continually act as a comprehensive service partner. The service package is unique on the PV market so far and supports the industry in all aspects of production optimization and cost efficiency.   Click here for full product briefing.

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Komax AG has introduced its new thin film bussing system which enables precise dispensing of one and two component glue. The existing ribbon handling technology was further improved to eliminate the chambering of the ribbon. This allows supplying the ribbon from bigger spools. As an option, a system with middle bus bar is available.

In order to cover and fix the ribbon, a black cover tape can be applied as it is often used for CI(G)S Modules. If no tapes are needed, the glue can be cured directly in an additional cell. As an option, an automatic cross contacting is available. Click here for full product briefing.

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Pasan SA introduces a new electronic load that is more accurate and offers several additional features. This electronic load not only is fitted for module and cell flashers, but also can be combined with continuous light sources. Furthermore the equipment is suitable for outdoor testing. Pasan SA is a company of 3S Industries AG. Pasan develops and produces highly advanced systems for the measurement of photovoltaic cells and modules. The company is located in Neuchâtel/Switzerland.  Click here for full product briefing.

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The system supplier for photovoltaic module lines, Reis Robotics, has already implemented a newly developed laser soldering procedure for practical use with several customers.  Click here for full product briefing.