Comprehensive package for modules
Day4 Energy has come up with a comprehensive package of equipment and services required to manufacture Day4 Energy branded modules for its partners.
Systems for protection
Dow Corning will introduce its PV-8080 neutral sealant, which it says enables a good fit and long-term bond as well as protection against moisture, mechanical and thermal shock and vibration in framing applications.
Three-dimensional inspection
The new Traqu 3D inspection and measuring system by Essemtec allows for 3D metrology to professionals in the photovoltaics industry.
Edge-sealing with hot-melt
The HMA system by German based Gerold automatically applies liquid butyl (hot-melt) to enable the edge sealing of photovoltaic modules. This function is typically applied to frameless thin film modules.
Vacuum test centre
Heraeus Noblelight has created a vacuum test chamber in its in-house Application Centre in Kleinostheim. The test centre allows for pressures of 1000 millibars up to 10-6 millibars can be generated according to customer requirements.
Aerospace metallurgy for sputtering
Indium Corporation is to introduce its copper-gallium rotary sputtering target. The targets are made by Indium Corporations vertically integrated proprietary process utilizing aerospace powder metallurgy technology.
Micro crack detection
Intego has come up with the Antares system for micro crack detection for wafer, cell and module production. Antares works contact-free and generates images of cells which are suitable for automatic error detection.
POCI 3 diffusion automation
The WHD Generation 4 from Jonas & Redmann is a loading and unloading furnace for quartz or SiC processing: it increases the productivity of the POCI 3 diffusion step.
Process optimization tools
KIC has come up with new products for process optimization. The e-Clipse thermocouple attachment fixture offers repeatable profile data attainment.
Precision control systems
Manz Automation is set to introduce its next generation of mechanical scriber tools at this year’s EU PVSEC.
