SOLAR AWARDS
gas at specific inlets and exhausting it to maximize yield and cost-of-ownership, metrology systems. Dr. Schenk’s
towards the entrance. This combined with while high-speed machine vision ensures SolarInspect and SolarMeasure systems
the quartz-lined process chamber perfect alignment. enable quality control and provide
promises a clean processing atmosphere important feedback on individual steps
and safe removal of process effluent. The driving force of DEK’s PV1200 line; throughout the entire production process.
the PVP1200 is part of a complete Dr. Schenk’s industry proven metrology
metallization solution along with purpose- solutions have become essential
designed loader/unloader, buffering, in- equipment of today’s PV module
line inspection and wafer flipping manufacturing.
systems. The PV1200 is a turnkey solar
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cell metallization solution perfectly The Dr. Schenk SolarInspect series has
balanced to operate at optimal been designed to fulfill the special
PVP1200 screen printing platform throughput and incorporating advanced requirements throughout the production
process technologies to ensure maximum of thin film solar modules. These turnkey
The PVP1200 is a breakthrough modular yield and minimum waste. Enhancing the vision systems offer reliable quality
screen printing platform designed to offering even further, DEK’s proven control throughout the running production
deliver the high yields and throughput manufacturing model positions it perfectly process. In addition, continuous
-pv-management.com rates required by the solar processing to work in partnership with equipment monitoring of the production process
sector for high-accuracy metallization of suppliers and system integrators to allows timely corrective action to be taken
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crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar cells. support further additions to the line such when process deviations appear.
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All the key features of the PVP1200 that as drying and firing technologies.
provide its clear competitive edge come Fully integrated after all relevant
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from its innovative design which allows Why this product stands out from the production steps from the incoming glass
DEK to deploy its acclaimed lean crowd: through to the finished solar module, the
manufacturing strategy during production. ring6 1200 solar cells per hour throughput SolarInspect systems detect, pinpoint and
This permits lead times of weeks, rather ring6 Six-sigma process capability at a accurately classify local defects or
than months, allowing manufacturers to resolution of ±12.5 microns irregularities on the surface, coating and
ramp up productivity fast. ring6 Compact footprint increases factory lamination layers as well as on the edges.
floor real estate utilization and ROI The user-friendly graphical interface
The product is exceptionally compact - an ring6 Fast and easy scalability for changing provides clear diagrams and analyzing
increasingly critical consideration in market demands tools, displaying detailed defect
factory floor real estate utilization for ring6 Innovative design offers rapid print information together with high resolution
maximum ROI. This means the printing area access for easy maintenance images.
process operates at approximately waist ring6 High-speed machine vision for perfect
height, offering clear visibility and fast alignment accuracy With the technology series SolarMeasure
print area access for easy maintenance. ring6 Advanced handling technologies Schenk has complemented its product
With its tiny footprint, manufacturers can minimize breakages and optimize yield
have two or more PVP1200 printers ring6 Short lead-times enable manufacturers
occupying no more space than a single to ramp up productivity quickly
competitive system. ring6 Modularity future-proofs production
flexibility
Dr. Schenk GmbH
Industriemesstechnik
Metrology Solutions for PV Thin
Film Solar Modules
Fast and modular, the PVP1200 delivers To stay competitive, manufacturers of
throughput of 1200 solar cells per hour thin-film PV modules are forced to
and maintains a six-sigma process optimize production processes and
capability at an accuracy of ±12.5 maximize module quality and yield. In
microns for maximum repeatability. large scale module-productions with its
Dedicated handling for thin wafers fully automated manufacturing lines, this
minimizes breakages during metallization can only be achieved by installing in-line
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