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INTERNATIONAL PHOTOVOLTAIC EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION

ABOUT IPVEA Founded in May 2008, the International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) is an independent, non-profit organization of manufacturers and suppliers of photovoltaic (PV) fabrication equipment and related raw materials used in PV ingot, wafer, cell (crystalline and thin-film), and panel manufacturing. The association’s member companies represent the wide spectrum of equipment and materials including that related to crystal growth, diffusion furnaces, glavanics, laminators, laser systems, materials handling, metallization, printing, process integration, solar simulators, substrate handling, testing, vacuum systems, waste gas abatement, wet chemical systems, and related materials and professional services.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The overall mission of the association is to provide members with a forum for information, discussion and exchange of ideas, as well as ways to develop business opportunities and strategic partnerships. The association is the unified voice of the manufacturing segment of the PV industry.

As such, the association evaluates and recommends exhibitions, conferences, sales channels and methods of communications that can be effective for its member companies.

Mr. Peter Pauli, Meyer Burger Mr. Antonio Schmidt, Manz Automation Mr. Ed Hurley, Spire Corp Managing Director: Bryan Ekus ekus@IPVEA.com

President: Hans-Juergen Stangl, (Stangl Semiconductor) Vice President: Albert Vontz (Kuka Systems) Vice President: Sven Jarby (Oerlikon) Treasurer: Steffen Guenther (Reis Robotics) Assistant Treasurer: Richard Grundmüller (InnoLas GmbH) Secretary: Andreas Schöni (3S Swiss Solar Systems) Board Member: Stefan Schiller (Schiller Automation)

ADVISORY BOARD

The association will pursue its long term-goals in a number of ways, including supporting events that provide the best opportunities for member companies with booth discounts and association branding/sponsorship. Part of this will be to reduce the number of key trade shows for members in particular and the industry in general.

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INDUSTRY CALENDAR

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MEMBER CHART OF WHO’S MAKING WHAT

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IPVEA PHOTOVOLTAIC PRODUCTION WORKSHOP

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MEMBER-LED PV WORKSHOP AT EU PVSEC

AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD AT IPVEA.ORG

AUDIO

PRESENTATION

SILICON PHOTOVOLTAICS SESSION Fully automated high efficient Si Cell production Dr. Thomas Schlenker & Kay-Uwe Vayhinger, Manz

Development of Novel Cu (In,Ga) Se Target Materials Uwe van Osten, GfE

SINGULAR - New Static Inline Prod. Concept for Silicon Cell Production Dr. Björn Roos

“Introduction of a New Small Footprint In-Line Sputtering Process of Silicon Nitride for Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells” Gerhard Dovids, Oerlikon

Camera inspection integrated into automated cell production lines Dr. Udo Buergel, Vitronic

Silicon Module Manufacturing Christoph Woodtli, 3S Group

PV Market Report John West, VLSI

“Effficient material flow in module production”

Gottfried Schumacher, Bosch Rexroth AG, Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies, DCL/STA

THIN FILM SESSION Beyond Optical Inspection - Innovative In-line Metrology for Thin Film PV Production Dr. Stefan Gritsch, Dr. Schenk

CIS/CIGS Thin Film PV Cell Production Jens Eckstein, Stangl

Laser Processing in PV

Richard Hendel, ROFIN Baasel Lasertech

Lasers in Thin film Module Production Marc Huske, LPKF SolarQuipment

High Volume Production of CIGS Solar Cells Dr. John Patrin, Veeco

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JANUARY 2010

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14 - 16 Intersolution

Gent, Belgium

100+

5,000

18 - 21 World Future Energy Summit 2010

Abu Dhabi, UAE

615

20,000

7500 AED

20 - 21 6th Annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit

Palm Springs, USA

15 - 20

500

US$ 1,895

25 - 26 PV Power Plants 2010 – EU

Czech Republic

29 - 30 4th GreenTech Show

Sydney, Australia

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404 AED

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109

5500

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177 Euro

FEBRUARY 2010

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1-3

EUEC 2010

Phoenix, AZ, USA

978 Euro

2-4

PHOTON’s Photovoltaic Technology Show 2010

San Francisco, USA

250

3-5

RETECH 2010

Washington, DC, USA

185

3-5

SOLARCON Korea 2010

Seoul, Korea

3-5

EXPO Solar 2010

KINTEX, South Korea

4

PHOTON’s 3rd Solar Electric Utility Conference

San Francisco, USA

4-7

Bioenergy Expo

Verona, Italy

8-9

6th User Forum on Thin-Film Photovoltaics

Würzburg, Germany

US$ 840 5,000

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226 Euro US$ 306

US$ 2900

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30,000 600

50,000

156

127,500

US$ 200

US$ 250

• 90 Euro 940 Euro

11 - 12 Solarpraxis Conference dell’ Industria Solare Italia 2010 11 - 12 Solar Future 2010

Rome, Italy

453

495 Euro

16 - 20 Solar Energy 2010

Berlin, Germany

226

64,000

23 - 25 Renewable Energy World North America

Austin, Texas USA

225

4,000

24 - 26 ENERGY Solutions for Africa

Johannesburg, SA

24 - 26 Cleantech Forum XXVI

San Francisco, USA

25 - 27 Clean Energy Power 2010

Stuttgart, Germany

170 Euro

193 Euro

Istanbul, Turkey 160 Euro 460 Euro

230 Euro

841 Euro

126 Euro

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US$ 1742

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MARCH 2010

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1-3

PV+Solar India Expo 2010

Mumbai, India

3-5

WRETC-2010

New Delhi, India

3-5

25th Photovoltaic Symposium

3-5

World Sustainable Energy Days 2010

Bad Staffelstein, Germany Wels, Austria

3-5

Tokyo, Japan

7-9

PV EXPO 2010; 3rd International Photovoltaic Power Generation Expo Photovoltaic Fab Managers Forum

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9 - 11

Renewtech India 2010

Pune, India

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10 - 11 Renewable Energy Finance Forum Central & Eastern Europe 11 - 14 Günes Enerjisi’10

Prague, Czech Republic Istanbul, Turkey

15 - 18 Clean Technology World Africa 2010

Johannesburg, SA

16 - 18 CIPV EXPO 2010

Beijing, China

16 - 18 Solarcon China 2010

Shanghai, China

16 - 18 CNEE CHINA2010

Beijing, China

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175 Euro

• 900 550

Berlin, Germany

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43,000 200-400

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275 Euro

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TBD

3481

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194 Euro

• 114

17,293

175 Euro

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1497 Euro

300 + 400

40,000 20,000

$ 300 - 500 US$ 310 US$ 280

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MARCH 2010

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17 - 19 ENEREXPO Vietnam 2010

Hanoi, Vietnam

22 - 23 Wall Street Green Trading Summit

New York, USA

25 - 27 Impianti Solari Expo

Parma, Italy

25 - 28 EVER MONACO’10 30 Apr 1

150

Shanghai, China

5-9

Power & Electricity Asia 2010

Singapore

7 - 10

ENERSOL Expo 2010

Tunis, Tunisia

7-9

International Green Energy Expo Korea 2010

Daegu, Korea

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110 Euro 26

5th AsiaSolar PV Industry Exhibition & Forum

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210 Euro

700

600 35,000

290 Euro

US$ 250

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US$ 300

APRIL 2010

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Photovoltaics Beyond Conventional Silicon Europa 2010 14 - 16 6th Int.Congress & Ex. Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Sources 21 - 23 POWER-GEN India & Central Asia 2010

Dresden, Germany

22 - 25 3rd ECOTEC - Environmental Technologies

Sofia, Bulgaria

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2539 Euro

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150 Euro 400 73

40,000 1042

US$ 200

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US$ 222

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577 Euro

124

4500

250 Euro per day

145 Euro

Athens, Greece

185

14,000

FREE

150 Euro

27 - 29 PHOTON’s Photovoltaic Technology Show (Eur)

Stuttgart, Germany

350

29 - 30 5th European PV-Hybrid & Mini-Grid Conference

Tarragona/Barcelona

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New Delhi, India 260 Euro 780 Euro

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MAY 2010

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SNEC (2010) PV Power Expo IPVEA SUPPORTED EVENT 5-7 11th Solarexpo: Renewable Energy & Distr.

Generation 11 - 12 5th Renewable Energy Finance Forum – China

Shanghai, China

1,032

80,000

Verona, Italy

1,060

68,000

17 - 22 Solar 2010

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

19 - 21 Semicon Singapore 2010

Singapore

24 - 26 PV America

Washington DC, USA

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257 Euro 450 Euro

130 Euro

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Beijing, China 5,000 113

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US$ 270

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5740

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US$ 310

JUNE 2010

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2-3

Glass Performance Days (GPD) China

Shanghai, China

8 - 10

Renewable Energy World Europe

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9-11

Intersolar

Amsterdam, The Netherlands Munich, Germany

1500

60,000

9-11

Solar Taiwan 2010

Taipei, Taiwan

358

35,318

14-16

Semicon Russia 2010

Moscow, Russia

200+

1000+

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16 - 18 Renewable Energy Exhibition 2010

Paris, France

21 - 25 Clean Technology 2010

Anaheim, CA, USA

28 July 2 30 July 2

Silicon for the Chemical and Solar Industry X

Ålesund, Norway

5

150

PV Japan 2010

Yokohama, Japan

303

50,779

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865 Euro VARIES

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US$ 250

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5000

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248 Euro

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TBD 342 Euro

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13 - 15 Intersolar North America

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San Francisco, USA

AUGUST 2010

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18 - 21 Energia Renovável 2010

Sao Paulo, Brazil

444

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17,000

SEPTEMBER 2010

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2-5

Soltec Solar Fair 2010

Hameln, Germany

6-9

25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition + 5th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion IPVEA SUPPORTED EVENT

Valencia, Spain

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12 - 16 WEC Montréal 2010

Montréal, Canada Abu Dhabi, UAE

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25 - 30 World Renewable Energy Congress XI and Exhibition 28 Glasstec 2010 Oct 1 28 Solarpeq - International Trade Fair for Solar Oct 1 Production Equipment

1000+

40,000+

820 Euro

880 (for Conf)

400 Euro

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Dusseldorf, Germany Dusseldorf, Germany

200

55,000

250 Euro

174 Euro

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8-12 Euro

100 Euro

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$ 495-795

US$ 330

OCTOBER 2010

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7 - 10

RENEXPO Austria 2010

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12 - 14

Solar Power International 2010 IPVEA SUPPORTED EVENT

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27 - 29 Delhi International Renewable Energy Conference (DIREC) 2010

Trade Fair Center Augsburg, Germany Los Angeles, USA

100 1000+

4000 25,000

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Greater Noida, Delhi

NOVEMBER 2010

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17-19

PV TECH

Milan, Italy

150

10,000

NONE

175 Euro

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Event information sourced from / supplied by multiple parties other than IPVEA. IPVEA accepts no responsibility as a result of any incorrect information.

Please check individual event websites for updated / detailed data and the IPVEA website for latest calendar. www.ipvea.org/ipvea-news/industry-calendar.html

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25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition and

5th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion

The most inspiring Platform for the global PV Solar Sector Feria Valencia, Convention & Exhibition Centre, Valencia, Spain Conference 6-10 September 2010 • Exhibition 6-9 September 2010 joint PV Solar World Conference of:

25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition

36th US IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference

20th Asia/Pacific PV Science and Engineering Conference

pv.conference@wip-munich.de • www.photovoltaic-conference.com

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3S Swiss Solar Systems AG

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www.3-s.ch 3S Swiss Solar Systems: Competence in Laminating: 3S Swiss Solar Systems has for years been the world’s technological market leader in the field of laminating.

Module manufacturers worldwide make use of fully automatic 3S laminating lines to produce photovoltaic modules in highest quality.

CONTACT A: Schachenweg 24, CH-3250 Lyss T: +41 32 391 1111 E: info@3-s.ch W: www.3-s.ch

3S Hybrid System Heating Plate

ABB Automation GmbH

Our laminating lines fulfil the highest demands of the laminating process. They are fitted with their own, patented heating system which enables achievement of the highest degree of interconnection of the EVA foil and a reproduceable laminating process. The proven technology of the hybrid heating plate is suitable for crystalline as well as thin-layer cells.

Over the years, we have constantly continued the development of the fully automatic laminating lines which are produced in Switzerland. With various innovative steps, the developers at 3S have repeatedly improved the process stability and throughput of the machines. Our customers also benefit from numerous services and a comprehensive transfer of know-how. Not only is the production equipment sold, but in fact solutions for the entire production process.

3S Turnkey production lines for every need: Since 2008, we have been integrating various machines into turnkey production lines for the manufacture of solar modules with varying degrees of automation. With the range of automatic lines, we match the trend towards integrated solutions for the assembly of solar modules and the requirement of our customers to achieve faster, shorter processes at lower costs.

www.abb.com STATE OF THE ART ROBOTS FOR INCREASED EFFICIENCY

CONTACT A: ABB Automation GmbH, ATG/R/RAP, Grüner Weg 6, D-61169-Friedberg T: +49 6031 85 240 E: carsten.busch@de.abb.com W: www.abb.com

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A leader in its field, the ABB Group has many years of experience in developing innovative applications and technologies for the energy and automation sectors. Its expertise also extends to the field of photovoltaic’s.

ABB’s industrial robots work with the utmost precision and efficiency in all areas of crystalline solar cell and module manufacture, as well as thin film production. Standard robot solutions guarantee that manufacturing costs remain competitive while increasing levels of productivity, work safety and quality. ABB Robotics offers a complete range of high-performance industrial robots which are easily integrated into new or existing processes.

Our robots come with dedicated control systems, intelligent software, periphery and robot automation function packages, supported by services and training.

Compact, high-speed robots for handling wafers and solar cells (FlexPicker); flexible, highly dynamic robots for the assembly and Handling of solar modules, bricks and glasses, certified clean room robots, ideally suited to thin film production. Worldwide distribution, service and network of leading system partners. With around 5,000 employees, ABB Robotics generated sales of 1.6 billion euro in 2008. The ABB Group employs approximately 120,000 people in around 100 countries.

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ACI Ecotec GmbH & Co. KG

www.aci-ecotec.com PROCESS AND AUTOMATION ENGINEERING

CONTACT A: Bahnhofstr. 10, 78112 St. Georgen (Black Forest), Germany T: +49 7724 934 0 E: info@aci-ecotec.com W: www.aci-ecotec.com

Quality, precision and reliability are the hallmarks of the machines and systems built by the Black Forest-based company, ACI-ecotec GmbH & Co. KG. Specializing in process and automation engineering, the company develops and manufactures both standard machines and customized solutions. Thanks to their high reliability and short commissioning times, these systems enjoy an excellent reputation, as can be seen from the high export share of over 65%. ACI-ecotec supplies to all centers of the photovoltaic industry throughout the world.

Solutions for wafer, cell and module manufacture ecoSplit-C and ecoSplit-I: Wafer separation system for wet raw wafers • ecoCarrier: Process carrier for cell manufacture and wet cleaning • ecoCUDe: Manual Carrier Unloading Device • ecoSol: Manual, semi and high-automated assembly lines for PV modules.

Solutions for thin-film technology ecoContact: Fully automatic bonding line for longitudinal and latitudinal bonding, mainly using silver conductive adhesive • ecoCure: Hardening unit for integration into the bonding line.

Inline Wafer separation system

AIS Automation Dresden GmbH Member of Roth & Rau Group

CONTACT A: Otto-Mohr-Straße 6, 01237 Dresden, Germany T: +49 (0) 351 2166 0 E: support@ais-automation.com W: www.ais-automation.com

www.ais-automation.com

Since 1990, AIS Automation Dresden GmbH has been successfully active on the market as global system provider for automation engineering. The core business has been, and remains, software development for control and automation solutions as well as production oriented IT solutions for a variety of business fields and industries.

AIS provides software solutions for factory automation, system integration and process control. With regard to factory automation, this comprises the complete range of production IT: detailed production planning (APS), production control (MES) and process refinement (APC). Optimized MES solutions are available for all solar cell production areas from growing/ wafering through cell production to module manufacture, as well as complete process chains for thin film solar cells.

Tried and tested software for a wide range of communication standards is used for the efficient machine integration of technical data. AIS supports its customers using ACM procedures for the specification and testing of machine interfaces.

The company also has extensive experience in the field of state-of-the-art control systems for process equipment in thin film and plasma technology, and for special equipment. Its international customer base includes both renowned suppliers of turnkey lines and manufacturers in the solar industry. Over 30 factories working in the PV industry worldwide use AIS software solutions for added transparency and efficiency in their production lines.

Headquarters, Dresden

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AMB Apparate + Maschinenbau GmbH

CONTACT A: Gottlieb-Daimler-Str. 4, DE-86462 Langweid, Germany T: +49 8230 700 99 0 E: info@amb-automation.de W: www.amb-automation.de

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www.amb-automation.de

AMB develops and manufactures fully automated wafer handling systems and components for the photovoltaic-industry. The systems are used worldwide in the wafer and cell production and excel with outstanding productivity and minimum breakage rates. AMB’s customers include major manufacturers of crystalline solar cells in local and foreign markets. With their excellence in complete modular solutions, both customized and standardized, AMB covers the multifaceted needs of the wafer and cell sector. The product portfolio ranges from handling-systems for separating wet wafers to handling-systems for packing solar cells and for the module manufacturing. Optimal solutions are guaranteed through synergies and close cooperation between AMB and other members of the Meyer Burger Technologies.

• Wet Wafer Separator • Wafer Handling Systems • Wafer Transportation Systems

Gentle wafer handling system

Bekaert Advanced Coatings N.V.

CONTACT A: Bekaert Advanced Coatings NV, E3laan 75/79, 9800 Deinze, Belgium T: +32 9 381 61 61 E: infobac@bekaert.com W: http://bac.bekaert.com

http://bac.bekaert.com Bekaert is a total solution provider for rotatable sputter equipment, working closely with customers to upgrade from planar to cylindrical rotating technology. Bekaert offers a unique combination of sputter hardware, rotatable targets and sputter electronics for all horizontal and vertical PVD applications: photovoltaics, architectural glass, automotive glass, FPD, Optical, etc.

Our customized, state-of-the-art total solution for sputtering consists of: • Rotatable magnetron technology • Rotatable sputter targets (AZO, HP Si, ITO, Mo, Ag, Al, NiV etc.)

• Sputter electronics • Magnet bars, gas distribution, automation and control system All the sputter hardware components can be customized and integrated in each existing or new coating line. The wide portfolio of high quality, one piece rotatable targets is produced in high volumes, in all dimensions (lengths up to 152”, standard or dog bone shape) and with all existing fixations.

Wide range of rotatable targets

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Bosch Rexroth AG

CONTACT A: D-97816 Lohr am Main, Marktplatz 3 T: +49 9352 18-4103 E: sales@boschrexroth.de W: www.boschrexroth.com

www.boschrexroth.com Bosch Rexroth AG is one of the world’s leading specialists in the field of drive and control technologies. Under the brand name of Rexroth the company supplies more than 500,000 customers with tailored solutions for driving, controlling and moving. Bosch Rexroth is a partner for industrial applications and factory automation, mobile applications and using renewable energies. As The Drive & Control Company, Bosch Rexroth develops, produces and sells components and systems in more than 80 countries.

From raw silicon to solar cells to final PV modules, Rexroth components and systems are successfully being used throughout the PV industry worldwide.

Highlights shown at the 24th EU PVSEC in Hamburg include the following: • TSsolar – the modular conveyor system for PV modules supports the gentle flow of solar panel materials in thin film and C-Si technology • camoLINE – the Cartesian Motion building system is a fully featured solution for the automation of solar cell and solar module production • NCT – the Non Contact Transfer unit moves the solar cells contact-free through the cleansing baths or surface purification systems without a magnetic field • LMS – high-precision drive system for processes under vacuum conditions in solar cell production lines

The TSsolar modular conveyor system

Bürkle

www.buerkle-gmbh.de Bürkle Process Technologies is one of the world market leaders in the field of lamination and surface finishing.

With 680 staff members worldwide we plan and produce machines and lines for the PV, multilayer, plastic card and woodworking industry.

CONTACT A: Stuttgarter Str. 123, D-72250 Freudenstadt T: +49-(0)7441-58-307 E: buerkle@buerkle-gmbh.de W: www.buerkle-gmbh.de

We have been offering lamination lines for the photovoltaic industry for 3 years meanwhile. As pioneer in the multi-opening lamination technology, Bürkle has developed the first and the largest multi-opening laminator worldwide, the Ypsator and has commissioned more than 10 lines in Germany, Europe and Asia, both for the manufacture of crystalline modules and thin film modules. Complete back ends for the manufacture of thin film modules with process components that have been developed on our own like foil cutting, cover glass pairing, classification, storage systems and transport units, are also part of our product range.

Already in 2005 Bürkle delivered the first lines for liquid coating of glass with functional layers, e.g. anti-reflex coating and the like.

In the meantime we have also expanded our product range by single-opening laminators e.a.sy-Lam for lamination processes in 2 and 3 steps.

Multi-Opening Laminator Ypsator

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DEK Solar

www.deksolar.com DEK SOLAR

CONTACT A: Granby Ind Est, Weymouth, Dorset. DT4 9TH. UK T: +44 1305 760760 E: dwbrown@dek.com W: www.deksolar.com

DEK is a global provider of advanced technologies and process support to the solar cell manufacturing sector. Our solar production solutions include printing equipment platforms, precision screens and materials applications used in film coating, current-collector patterns deposition and metallization of bus bars in photovoltaic substrate production.

In 2007, we introduced the PV1200 line; a complete metallization solution combining the class-leading DEK PVP1200 screen printer with purpose-designed loader/unloader, buffering, inspection and wafer flipping technologies. Being launched at EU PVSEC 2009, the PV3000 is a brand new very high throughput metallization platform deploying patented multiple print heads in parallel. The result is repeatable accuracy ideal for the challenges of advanced processes including print-on-print.

• Six-sigma repeatability at class-leading accuracy • Lead times of weeks rather than months • In-house class 10,000 precision screens production capability • Comprehensive global service and support infrastructure

DEK Solar PV3000

Diamond Wire Technology, LLC

www.diamondwiretech.com COMPANY OVERVIEW Diamond Wire Technology (DWT) is the world’s front-runner in diamond wire cutting with over 42 years of experience in the diamond wire industry.

CONTACT A: 3505 N. Stone Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA T: (719)570-1150 E: info@diamondwiretech.com W: www.diamondwiretech.com

DWT is the only company that combines years of diamond wire manufacturing with detailed knowledge of precision cutting saws, making us the leader in the innovation and development of diamond wire cutting technology.

Converting your production process to diamond wire will yield improvements in process performance. Diamond wire can be used on existing slurry saws.

WAFERING WITH DIAMOND WIRE • 2 – 3 times Throughput • Cost of Ownership Reduction • Equivalent Wafer Quality • Environmentally Friendly Cutting Solution

Wafering & Shaping with DWT

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Dr. Schenk GmbH Industriemesstechnik

www.drschenk.com

THIN-FILM METROLOGY BY DR. SCHENK

CONTACT A: Einsteinstrasse 37, 82152 Planegg, Germany T: +49 89 856950 W: www.drschenk.com

Dr. Schenk’s metrology solutions SolarInspect and SolarMeasure are supporting thin-film PV module manufacturers to optimize processes and gain higher yield, improve material quality and, thus, add to a higher module performance and reduced costs.

Dr. Schenk GmbH is the only “total-solution provider” for inspection and measurement systems for PV thin-film and is unmatched in the industry. Now, with the I-V Curve Tracer, a brand new measurement innovation being launched during the 24th EUPVSEC, Dr. Schenk takes the next step. With this outstanding and innovative product, customers can evaluate and correlate metrology data from indirect (optical) and direct (electrical) measurements along the line and perceive an early feedback and a comprehensive overview of the entire manufacturing process. Only by this global evaluation, the potential for process optimization becomes revealed.

Dr. Schenk’s PV metrology solution

dr. schwab GmbH

www.schwabinspection.com dr. schwab IT is a worldwide operating company developing inspection systems for High-Tech industrial applications such as optical media, thin film solar modules, OLED lighting and flat panel displays.

CONTACT A: Industriestrasse 9, 86551 Aichach / Germany T: +49 8251 9008-0 E: info@schwabinspection.com W: www.schwabinspection.com

dr. schwab IT’s main focus is research and development for practical, fast and robust solutions covering all aspects of the production process. The development is based on two principles: quality assurance and process optimization. dr. schwab IT understands itself as a partner for leading companies providing up-to-date inspection technology as well as customized solutions. With its own camera-, spectrometer- and software-developments, dr. schwab IT acts at the forefront of automated process control for all types of High-Tech industrial applications.

PRODUCTS Flat Panel Inspection • Image Analysis with high resolution camera • Thickness measurement at nanoscale • Process Control & Optimization

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E+H Metrology GmbH

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www.eh-metrology.com Since1968, E+H Metrology has supplied a wide range of high precision, high speed and reliable metrology tools for Semiconductor “in process” applications and R&D.

CONTACT A: Benzstr. 5 – 9, 76185 Karlsruhe, Germany E: info@eh-metrology.com T: +49 721 83118-0 W: www.eh-metrology.com

E+H Metrology has been supporting the first PV applications since the early 90s and has a reputation for highly repeatable measurement results.

The product range starts with simple manual or embedded systems and scales up to fully automated metrology systems.

Our tool applications are Incoming Inspection, Sample Production Measurements, Process Qualification, Qualification of Production Tools, R&D and Engineering, Reference Measurements.

Our metrology specialities are Geometry, Stress, Thickness, Resistivity, Warp, Waviness and Roughness.

PRODUCTS • MX 152 (OEM module for PV sorters measuring Thk, Res and P/N) • MX 203-6-41-q (manual R&D geometry tool) • MX 204-8-49-q (automatic R&D geometry tool) • MX 604 (resistivity tool for silicon blocks)

Ferrotec Corporation

www.teltec.com COMPANY OVERVIEW

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Ferrotec has chosen TELTEC as its exclusive representative for sales and service of its single and multi crystal growers in Europe. With 10 offices and 65 employees, TELTEC is Europe’s largest and most reputable equipment and materials representative in PV. TELTEC was founded in 1983, is privately owned and run by dedicated second generation management. Additional information about TELTEC can be found at www.teltec.com

A: Teltec GmbH, Am Moosbach 6, D-74535 Mainhardt T: +49 7 903 91 44 0 E: Thomas.Bohn@teltec.com W: www.teltec.com

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GfE Metalle und Materialien GmbH

www.gfe.com

GfE Coating Materials

CONTACT A: GfE Metalle und Materialien GmbH Hoefener Str. 45, 90431 Nuernberg, Germany T: +49 911 9315 424 E: coatings@gfe.com W: www.gfe.com

GfE is a leading developer and manufacturer of sputtering targets for the PVD industry. GfE supplies various size planar targets and rotatable targets up to four meters in length. Our targets are used for such film functions as solar absorbency, front and back transparent conductive oxide contacts, CIG films and SiO layers. With over 25 years of sputter target manufacturing experience, we continue to develop new products and improve our manufacturing processes. GfE is ready to apply our significant research and development capabilities to your specific needs.

GfE offers the following materials especially for glass coating: Planar Targets: Rotatable Targets: • AZOY (ZnO/Al2O3)

• AZOY (ZnO/Al2O3) • i-ZnO

• i-ZnO • Mo

• Mo • CROMA

• Cr • Cr

• SiAl • Ag

• Si high purity • TIRU (TiOx)

• TIRU (TiOx) • CIG

• ZnAl

• CuGa

• ZnSn

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Heateflex Corporation

CONTACT A: 405 East Santa Clara Street, Arcadia, CA 91006, USA T: +1 626 599 8566 E: info@heateflex.com W: www.heateflex.com

www.heateflex.com Heateflex Corporation is currently providing fluid heaters for use in solar cell texturing and substrate cleaning. Since 1974, the company has offered a complete line of ultra-pure fluid heating products to meet the needs of high technology manufacturing. Working together with Solar Cell makers and OEM’s, our products have led to improvements in solar cell development. This includes more uniform batches and better energy conversion of the cells themselves.

Let the field proven technologies of Heateflex improve your end product, while maintaining purity within your process. Visit our website for more information on our products and how they improve the solar cell processes.

PRODUCTS: • Deionized Water Heating Systems to Increase Throughput • In-Line Process Fluid Heaters for Better Temperature Control • Immersion Heaters for Chemical Baths with Fast Installation • Customized Heated Tanks for Solar Cell Texturing

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Hennecke Systems GmbH

CONTACT A: Aachener Strasse 100, DE-53909 Zülpich, Germany T: +49 2252 9408 01 E: info@hennecke-systems.de W: www.hennecke-systems.de

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www.hennecke-systems.de Hennecke Systems GmbH is specialised in inline inspection systems for solar wafers. The innovative electrical measurement technologies identify accurately a variety of parameters to determine the quality of solar wafers (e.g. thickness, edge defect, geometry, saw marks, waviness, non visible micro cracks and stain).

In addition to the precise optical and electrical measuring performance, the machines accomplish an outstanding process capacity of 3,600 wafers/hour. The failure analysis function supports customers to identify areas for improvement along the manufacturing process. Because of Hennecke’s year long experience in the field of solar wafer inspection leading wafer and cell producers trust in Hennecke inspection machines.

• Inline Wafer Inspection System • Visible Crack Detection System • Wafer Tracking System

Inspection process of solar wafer

HONEYWELL ANALYTICS

www.honeywellanalytics.com As the gas detection experts, Honeywell Analytics brings together nearly 200 collective years of expertise in design, manufacture and technology. The company also enjoys a glittering array of accolades including being the originators of an impressive number of technological firsts.

CONTACT A: 405 Barclay Boulevard, Lincolnshire IL 60069 USA T: +1 847 955 8200 W: www.honeywellanalytics.com

Adaptability and innovation are key themes at Honeywell Analytics. The company’s comprehensive product range has an option suited to every type of application or industry. In addition, a strong commitment to service and understanding the unique needs of its customers ensures that Honeywell Analytics remains the premier provider of gas detection solutions, and a name that is synonymous with excellence. In addition to the extensive product range, Honeywell Analytics also provides a number of authoritative platforms, providing a comprehensive offering of knowledge, expertise and information on every aspect of gas detection. These include the website www.honeywellanalytics.com known as the definitive resource for anyone wanting to learn more about the subject in its entirety.

HONEYWELL ANALYTICS – EXPERTS IN GAS DETECTION

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InnoLas Systems GmbH

CONTACT A: 82152 Krailling, Robert-Stirling-Ring 2 T: +49 (89) 899 4828 – 0 E: info@innolas-systems.com W: www.innolas-systems.com

www.innolas-systems.com InnoLas Systems is a world leading specialist in the development and manufacturing of innovative laser systems used in photovoltaic production.

Its stand alone and production line integrated systems offer innovative laser techniques to enhance quality and increase production. InnoLas Systems delivers a full range of worldwide service and support.

IMPALA - THIN FILM PROCESSING • Patterning P1, P2, P3.

• Laser isolation scribes for series interconnections and edge removal.

• Innovative substrate handling concepts.

• Multiple beams, parallel processing for increased throughput.

• Minimal substrate contact decreases defects and contamination.

ILS AND ILM - CRYSTALLINE SOLAR CELL PROCESSING • Laser processes including edge isolation, surface structuring and via drilling.

• Stand alone systems and inline integration • Exceptionally high throughput.

• Multiple laser head integration for simultaneous or sequential processing.

• Special features for processing high efficiency crystalline solar cells i.e. EWT, LFC, Contact Opening.

Jonas & Redmann Photovoltaics Production Solutions GmbH

www.jr-photovoltaics.com

HIGHLY EFFICIENT AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS FOR THE PHOTOVOLTAICS INDUSTRY CONTACT A: Jonas & Redmann Photovoltaics Production Solutions GmbH Reuchlinstr. 10-11, D- 10553 Berlin T: +49 (0) 30 230 866 - 6821 E: o.bosch@jr-photovoltaics.com W: www.jr-photovoltaics.com

Jonas & Redmann is a leading supplier of automation and quality inspection systems. The world’s largest manufacturers of crystalline silicon solar cells put their faith in the firm’s two decades of experience in the construction of special-purpose machinery. Gentle material handling systems, high precision positioning technology and integrated quality control systems support the continuous optimization of solar cell production. Extremely low breakage rates, minimal breakdown risk and adaptation to the widest possible range of production conditions strengthen our customers’ competitiveness.

As a development and automation partner, Jonas & Redmann provides a complete range of products and services covering everything from optimum production line conception to a worldwide after sales service. With a comprehensive overview of the production process, the company converts customer requirements into technical solutions. The focus throughout is on continuous cost optimization.

The integrated handling concepts ensure a high degree of process reliability for both fully and semi-automated production systems. High throughput rates and intelligent transport and storage strategies ensure maximum overall productivity.

Jonas & Redmann Wafer Handling Plasma

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KITEC microelectronic technologie GmbH

CONTACT A: Erdinger Str. 15a, D-85457 Woerth-Hoerlkofen T: +40-8122-86676 E: info@kitec.de W: www.kitec.de

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www.kitec.de

KITEC microelectronic technologie GmbH is specialized in semiconductor metrology equiment with technologies such as non contact resistivity and non contact resistance measurements as well as film thickness or CD and Overlay measurements. Using the experience of 20 years in the market for non contact resistivity an non contact resistance measurement the company started to serve the PV market with dedicated developed mweasurement systems some years ago with the first inline measurement systems for PV applications to measure the resistance of wafers and the thickness of wafers on the fly – non stop. The measurement systems outperform with their accuracy and long term stability.

PRODUCTS • PV-R 2001 – non contact, inline resistance measurement system with up to 5 tracks • PV-RT 2001 – non contact, inline resistance and thickness (TTV) measurement system with up to 5 tracks resistance and up to 5 tracks thickness

PV-R 2001

Komax Solar

www.komaxsolar.com TOP SOLUTIONS IN CRYSTALLINE AND THIN FILM

CONTACT A: Komax Solar Inc. 20 Innovation Drive, York, PA 17402 T: +1 (0) 717 755-6800 E: brian.micciche@komaxsolar.com W: www.komaxsolar.com

Komax Solar supplies well-engineered solutions for the production of modules in the crystalline sector or in the thin film and backend field. Komax Solar has extended its product range over recent years. Not least, the company provides outstanding service to its customers and is represented in more than 50 countries.

CRYSTALLINE Komax Solar draws on a decade of experience to deliver mature solutions for the production of crystalline modules. The solutions are compelling in their carefully conceived designs and high degree of reliability. With its focus on stable processes, Komax Solar ensures a high level of availability. For instance with its stringer, the top product in its range, Komax Solar emphasizes throughput, cycle time, ultra-precise temperature control and user friendliness. In doing so, Komax Solar is making an important contribution to achieving grid parity.

THIN FILM After the successful market launch of its contacting machine, Komax Solar has now greatly expanded its back-end product portfolio. The different processes were thoroughly analyzed and forward-looking processing technologies were set up and tested in the Komax Solar laboratory. Through these efforts, Komax Solar gained an even broader and deeper knowledge of thin film processes and can now provide all key processes.

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KUKA Roboter GmbH

CONTACT A: KUKA Roboter GmbH Zugspitzstraße 140, 86165 Augsburg, Germany T: +49 821 4533-0 E: info@kuka-roboter.de W: www.kuka-robotics.com

www.kuka-robotics.com KUKA Roboter GmbH, Augsburg, is a member of the KUKA Aktiengesellschaft and ranks among the world’s leading suppliers of industrial robots. Core competencies are the development, production and sale of industrial robots, controllers, software and linear units for a broad range of markets, including the automotive, aerospace, medical and plastics industries.

The company is the market leader in Germany and Europe and the number three in the world. The KUKA Robot Group employs about 2,200 people worldwide. Of these, 1,200 are employed in Germany, either at the KUKA Robot Group headquarters in Augsburg, or at various subsidiaries. In 2008, sales totaled 474 million Euro. 25 subsidiaries provide a presence in the major European, American and Asian market.

Particular ambient conditions demand particular implementation ideas and – in the case of robotics – particular special variants: KUKA Roboter GmbH provides costefficient robots specifically designed for all steps in the solar production process.

KUKA offers cleanroom solutions up to a payload of 500kg, certified under the strict criteria of the Fraunhofer Institut. The enormous maneuverability of the robotic units enables objects to be handled from virtually any angle.

KUKA Systems GmbH

CONTACT A: KUKA Systems GmbH | Energy Bluecherstrasse 144 | 86165 Augsburg | Germany T: +49 821 797-1076 E: energy@kuka.de W: www.kuka-systems.com

www.kuka-systems.com Producers in the solar industry are currently wallowing in good news: government subsidies, public popularity and declining oil supplies. The general euphoria is marred only by those spoil sports who have already automated their production and can thus serve the needs of the market faster, more efficiently and ultimately with greater success. Of course, this is just one of many good reasons for automating production now with KUKA Systems. Other sunny prospects include lower operating costs, highly flexible application solutions, and expertise in optimizing cycle times all the way down the production line. Experience the difference now – with KUKA Systems.

KUKA Systems is a global supplier of flexible robot-based automation systems for the automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial solutions industries. Its workforce of around 2,780 work all over the world on ideas, concepts and solutions for automated production and the supply of products and services for almost every take relating to the industrial processing of metallic and non-metallic materials. In its Energy Business Unit the company provides engineering services, automated production modules and complete, bespoke production lines for photovoltaics, solar heating and the wind power industries. The key technologies of KUKA Systems are also used in the field of power plant construction and energy system production.

The company’s range of products and services are presented and marketed around the global by subsidiaries and sales offices in Europe, America and Asia. In 2008 KUKA Systems recorded an order volume with a value of around 855 million euros.

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LPKF SolarQuipment GmbH

CONTACT A: Mittelbergstr. 17, 98527 Suhl, Germany T: +49 (0)5131 7095-625 E: M.Hueske@lpkf.de W: solarquipment.com

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www. solarquipment.com LPKF SolarQuipment develops systems for laser processing thin-film solar modules. LPKF SolarQuipment is a subsidiary of LPKF Motion & Control GmbH and LPKF Laser & Electronics AG. It concentrates the group’s knowledge in the solar bussines and is integrated into the worldwide service organisation. A specialised application center supports the customers in the process development and helps to optimise the production process.

THE PRODUCT PORTFOLIO COMPRISES: • The Allegro™-Serie for scribing large modules in high-volume production, • The R&D system Presto™ featuring the same characterictics as the Allegro series on a laboratory scale • The Magno™ laser edge deletion system.

M+W Zander FE GmbH

CONTACT A: Lotterbergstr. 30, 70499 Stuttgart, Germany T: +49 711 8804-2575 E: pvinfo@mw-zander.com W: www.mw-zander.com

www.mw-zander.com M+W Zander Group offers customers worldwide the overall lifecycle services for high-tech production plants and infrastructural facilities, including any complementary services and engineering. Our clients are leading enterprises in the fields of photovoltaics, mircroelectronics, pharmaceuticals and chemicals industries, automotive and information technology as well as research institutions and universities. M+W Zander is a leader in providing solutions to our clients markets. For customers of the PV industry M+W Zander design and build turn key manufacturing plants and PV parks worldwide.

Die M+W Zander Gruppe bietet ihren Kunden weltweit ein ganzheitliches life-cycle Spektrum für High-Tech Produktions- und Infrastrukturanlagen inklusive aller erforderlichen Service- und Modernisierungsleistungen. Der Kundenkreis umfasst führende Photovoltaik-, Mikroelektronik-, Pharma-, Chemie-, Automobil- und Kommunikationsunternehmen sowie Forschungseinrichtungen und Universitäten.

In den Marktsektoren unserer Kunden zählt das Unternehmen zu den Marktführern. Für Kunden aus dem PV Sektor plant, projektiert und realisiert M+W Zander schlüsselfertige Produktionsanlagen und PV Parks weltweit.

M+W Zander. Build the Future. Today.

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Manz Automation AG

www.manz-automation.com Manz Automation is one of the world‘s leading technology providers for the photovoltaic industry. Manz provides advanced systems in the fields of automation, quality assurance, wet chemistry and laser process technology.

CONTACT A: Steigaeckerstrasse 5, 72768 Reutlingen T: +49 (0) 7121 9000-0 E: info@ manz-automation.com W: www.manz-automation.com

Production systems for the manufacturing of crystalline silicon solar cells • Wafer inspection systems • Wet chemistry systems • Laser process systems for selective emitter applications • High speed automation of process machines • Complete back-end systems including inline printing, firing, laser edge isolation, testing and sorting • Contact less printing • Inline metrology systems Production systems for thin-film solar module manufacturing • Mechanical scribing of CIS/CIGS modules • Laser scribing, laser edge ablation and laser cutting of thin-film solar modules • Wet chemical glass cleaning and TCO-Etching • Inline metrology systems • Complete factory automation for thin-film module processing

efficiency made by manz

Maschinenbau GEROLD GmbH & Co. KG

www.gerold-mb.de

Maschinenbau GEROLD GmbH & Co. KG, based in Nettetal/Germany, is a globally engaged automation specialist.

CONTACT A Herrenpfad-Sued 44, D-41334 Nettetal, Germany T: +49 21 57 81 70 E: info@gerold-mb.de W: www.gerold-mb.de

Under its Photovoltaics product line, GEROLD provides robotics & automation for best frontend/backend utilization. Hence, GEROLD offers cost-effective, self-contained production cells, modularly designed to reduce factory footprint.

Furthermore, custom-built, efficient PV-module fabrication lines are a GEROLD hallmark. PV-tested integration skills from a specialist are incorporated in such engineering services.

PRODUCTS • custom-built concepts & system integration • frontend-automation for thin-film PV-glass panel production • production cells & integrated lines for PV-module assembly & finishing • backend-automation for thin-film, c-Si & concentrator PV-module production

Automated sputter loading

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Meier Solar Solutions GmbH

MEIER SOLAR SOLUTIONS

CONTACT A: Vennweg 18, Bocholt 46395, Germany T: +49 2871 24 60 16 E: herbert.ehlting@meier-solar-solutions.com W: www.meier-solar-solutions.com

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www.meier-solar-solutions.com Laminators are what we do”. There is no other company in the whole photovoltaic market place more dedicated than Meier to developing and manufacturing the world’s best laminators. Our products cover the range from laboratory machines to large fully automated systems used in module mass production, which lack none of the advantages you would expect to get: pin lift, fast response maintenance free heating platen, diaphragm quick clamp system and much more. Whatever your needs are — the expansion or modernization of an existing fabrication line, or if you are planning to build a brand new manufacturing facility, Meier has the lamination solution that works. With over 260 laminators installed in factories all over the world, Meier is leading the field for module encapsulation, whether it is crystalline or thin film technology.

Our latest development, the STACOLAM stack laminator made for high volume production, is a true workhorse. Why? Because it is the only one world-wide that is able to provide you with the throughput you are looking for - per STACOLAM up to 1.25 Mio crystalline modules or 1.5 Mio thin film modules per year! When you come to our booth, ask for the 18-wheeler advantage and the real deal.

Fully automated ICOLAM 38/24

Meyer Burger Automation GmbH

CONTACT A: Elisabeth-Selbert-Strasse 19, DE-40764 Langenfeld, Germany T: +49 2173 3945 50 E: info@meyerburger.de W: www.meyerburger.de

www.meyerburger.de

Meyer Burger Automation GmbH develops and produces automation and robotic systems fort the solar industry. The focus lies on solutions to increase production capacity and quality whilst lowering production cost. The experts from Meyer Burger Automation develop fully automated process lines such as the BrickLine.

The fully automated BrickLine replicates a process line and combines all process stages in a single closed system. Sub-processes such as grinding, measuring, cropping and removal of “not in order ” (NIO) inclusions, as well as gluing, stockpiling and commissioning are all executed fully automatically for maximum utilization of the work piece holder.

• Fully Automated BrickLine • Semi Automated Gluing Station • Automated Solutions for PV Processes

Robot transferring brick to ID Saw

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CELL / MODULE TECHNOLOGY IPVEA MEMBER COMPANY 3S Swiss Solar Systems AG ABB Group ACI Ecotec GmbH & Co. KG AIS Automation Dresden GmbH AMB Automation GmbH Bekaert Advanced Coatings N.V. Bosch Rexroth AG DEK Solar GmbH Diamond Wire Technology, LLC Dr. Schenk GmbH dr. schwab GmbH E+H Metrology GmbH Ferrotec Corporation GfE Metalle und Materialien GmbH Heateflex Corporation Hennecke Systems GmbH Hermann Otto GmbH Honeywell Analytics Innolas GmbH Jonas & Redmann Photovoltaics Production Solutions GmbH KITEC microelectronic technologie GmbH Komax Solar KUKA Systems GmbH KUKA Roboter GmbH LPKF SolarQuipment GmbH M+W Zander FE GmbH Manz Automation AG Maschinenbau GEROLD GmbH & Co. KG Meier Solar Solutions GmbH Meyer Burger Technology AG Meyer Burger Automation GmbH Meyer Burger Swiss Slicing Systems Newport Corporation Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum GmbH Oerlikon Solar Ltd., Trubbach Oerlikon Systems Ortner c.l.s. GmbH OTB Group Pall GmbH Pasan SA Reis GmbH & Co. KG RENA Sondermaschinen GmbH Robert Burkle GmbH Rofin Baasel Lasertech Roth & Rau AG Schaeffler KG Schiller Automation GmbH Semilab Co. Ltd. Singulus Technologies AG SLS Solar Line Saxony GmbH Soleras Ltd. Somont GmbH Spire Corporation STANGL Semiconductor Equipment AG Stein Automation GmbH & Co. KG Synova S.A. Targray Technology International teamtechnik GmbH Tecnofimes S.r.l Trumpf Laser GmbH + Co. KG Veeco Instruments, Inc. VITRONIC Dr.-Ing. Stein VON ARDENNE Anlagentechnik GmbH PAGE 24

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Meyer Burger Technology AG

CONTACT A: Grabenstrasse 25, CH-6340 Baar, Switzerland T: +41 33 439 05 05 E: mbinfo@meyerburger.ch W: www.meyerburger.ch

www.meyerburger.ch Meyer Burger Technologies Meyer Burger Technology Ltd is a leading and globally active technology group for innovative systems and processes for cutting and handling crystalline and other high-grade materials, mainly for the photovoltaic industry. Our group members in slicing, diamond wire, automation, wafer handling, measurement, robotics and services are specialists in their specific processes and provide innovative and unrivalled, customized solutions. As an integrated solutions provider we focus on cost of ownership and aim for the profit of our customers. Meyer Burger Technology joins the industry in the race to 1$/W – O the fast lane, we drive our customers success and expand their positions beyond wafering.

GROUP MEMBERS • Meyer Burger – Swiss Slicing Systems • Meyer Burger Automation GmbH • Hennecke Systems GmbH • AMB Automation GmbH

Meyer Burger AG – Swiss Slicing Systems

CONTACT A: Allmendstrasse 86, CH-3600 Thun, Switzerland T: +41 33 439 05 05 E: mbinfo@meyerburger.ch W: www.meyerburger.ch

www.meyerburger.ch

With over 50 years of experience Meyer Burger is world’s leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech slicing systems to cut hard and brittle materials. The band, wire and ID/OD saws cut valuable silicon, sapphire or other crystals in thinnest wafers, prims and other shapes. Meyer Burger’s cutting technologies and processes allow to cut ultra-thin wafers with ultra-thin wires. Customer’s worldwide profit from higher yield in terms of wafers per kilogram silicon, the kerf loss is reduced and slurry consumption is lowered.

• BrickMaster • Wire Saws DS 271 / DS 264 • Inner Diameter Saw TS 207 • Process Management System MES

Wafering process in Meyer Burger Wire Saw

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Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum GmbH

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www.oerlikon.com/leyboldvacuum

Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum - full-line Vacuum System Supplier for Photovoltaics

CONTACT A: Bonner Strasse 498, 50968 Köln, Germany T: +49 (0)221 347 0 E: info.vacuum@oerlikon.com W: www.oerlikon.com/leyboldvacuum

Vacuum is a necessity for the production of PV modules. Optimized designs and market-specific vacuum application engineering, vacuum components and systems make an important contribution towards the economical development of the photovoltaic market. Cutting production costs and ultimately the cost per watt of solar energy smoothes the path to grid parity. Choosing the right vacuum technology system for the production chain is crucial for up-front investments, reliability, safety and maintenance. Thoughtful balancing of these critical aspects is key to achieving both long-term operation and cost-effective performance from a pump solution.

With ample experience in all fields of the PV manufacturing processes, Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum once more leads the innovative force offering customized vacuum technology systems and solution to its customers worldwide. The attention to details of our experienced engineers ensures that the customer will obtain the best option – the most effective, profitable and reliable solution.

Together with our customers, we are shaping the future.

Vacuum system for coating applications

Oerlikon Solar Ltd., Trubbach

www.oerlikon.com/solar Oerlikon Solar is the world’s leading supplier of field-proven equipment and endto-end production lines for the mass production of thin film silicon solar modules.

CONTACT A:Oerlikon Solar Ltd, Trubbach, Hauptstrasse 1a, 9477 Switzerland T: +41 81 784 6588 Sales: sales.solar.tr@oerlikon.com Service: service.solar.tr@oerlikon.com

Engineered for minimum device cost and maximum productivity, Oerlikon Solar’s end-to-end solutions are fully automated and have high yield, high uptime, and low maintenance operation. Almost a million of solar modules have been manufactured to date on Oerlikon Solar production lines.

• Headquarters in Switzerland • Over 750 highly qualified employees • Global Sales & Customer Support

Headquarters: Oerlikon Solar Ltd, Trubbach

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Oerlikon Systems

www.oerlikon.com/systems SECTOR OF ACTIVITY: High-tech products play an increasingly important role in everyday life.

CONTACT A: Iramali 18, P.O.Box 100, LI-9496 Balzers, Principality of Liechtenstein T: +423 388 4770 E: info.systems@oerlikon.com W: www.oerlikon.com/systems/

At Oerlikon, our goals and strategies are focused keenly on tomorrow’s promising applications. Oerlikon Systems has one of the most comprehensive, trend setting technology portfolios ranging from front end semiconductors to emerging nanotechnology manufacturing equipment.

SOLARIS Beyond Alternative Coating Options Responding to the rapid shifts and emerging technologies in the world of high-tech manufacturing, the new Solaris platform aims at a wide range of new manufacturing processes with unprecedented process flexibility.

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Solar Cells Touch Panels Thermo Electric Generators Thin Film Batteries NEMS / Semiconductors

SOLARIS

Ortner c.l.s. GmbH Member of Roth & Rau Group

CONTACT A: Ortner c.l.s. GmbH, Member of Roth & Rau Group, Manfred-von-Ardenne-Ring 7, 01099 Dresden, Germany T: +49 (0) 351 88861 0 E: info@ortner-group.com W: www.ortner-group.com

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For over 10 years, Ortner c.l.s. GmbH has participated in complex production logistics with a broad portfolio of customized services. The focus of its work is on the development and production of tailor-made automation solutions and customer-specific service concepts for the improvement of company-internal material flow.

The services available from Ortner c.l.s. include: • Installation, start-up and maintenance of high-technology production and logistics equipment.

• Design, conception and implementation of automation projects including process and fault analyses, feasibility studies, software development, and system integration.

• Development and manufacturing of intelligent systems for storage, and buffering and transport of lots within manufacturing plants (intra-logistics) • Development and implementation of customized RFID solutions as well as their integration into new or existing production environments.

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OTB Solar

CONTACT A: Luchthavenweg 10, 5657 EB Eindhoven The Netherlands T: +(31) 40 258 1581 E: info@otb-solar.com W: www.otb-solar.com

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www.otb-solar.com OTB Solar is a leading company in the design, development and production of innovative manufacturing equipment for the solar industry. Our equipment contributes to continuous reductions in the cost per watt of Solar PV energy production. Our product portfolio currently consists of fully automated in-line production solutions, high throughput PECVD modules and a high accuracy screenprinter. Besides this, OTB Solar is developing novel Ink Jet Printing solutions towards market introduction.

OTB Solar builds on a 20 year long successful equipment development track record. The Company’s history of innovation has been recognized by the World Economic Forum, which awarded OTB with the ‘Technology Pioneer Award’ on four occasions.

The Company has a customer oriented global organization with sales and support locations in the US, Singapore, Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Philippines, and India.

Our product range: • DEPX - The world’s highest SiNx deposition rate The equipment incorporates new technologies, capable to deposit Silicon Nitrides with high throughput in a very compact foot print

• METX - Screen printer, easy to operate stand-alone or inline solution with compact footprint • ELEMENTS.IJP - Integration of unique high-precision inkjet technology into industrial application • LINEX - Turnkey solar cell production solutions with the highest level of automation OTB Solar Headquarters

OTTO-CHEMIE

www.otto-chemie.com OTTO is one of the leading European companies in developing and manufacturing specialty silicone selants and adhesives for the PV industry. OTTO has focussed on this industry on a world-wide basis and has gathered an outstanding experience in the bonding and sealing applications in PV module manufacturing.

CONTACT A: Krankenhausstr. 14, 83413 Fridolfing, Germany T: +49-8684-908-0 E: info@otto-chemie.com W: www.otto-chemie.com

OTTO is a privately owned business with 300 employees located in the Southeastern part of Bavaria, close to Salzburg on the Austrian border. It is the company’s goal to supply high-performance silicone based products tailored to the demands of its customers. Almost any product modification can be performed to fit into the customers maufacturing process.

PRODUCTS: 1- and 2-component silicone adhesives for frame assembly 1- and 2- component silicone adhesives for junction box assembly 1- and 2- component silicone encapsulants for junction box potting 2- component silicone adhesives for back rail bonding 1-component silicone sealants and 2-comp. PUR adhesives for frame stabilization

OTTO - CHEMIE PV connections

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Pall GmbH

CONTACT A: Philipp-Reis-Strasse 6, 63303 Dreieich, Gemany T: +49 (0)6103 307 292 E: gerd.heser@europe.pall.com W: www.pall.com/micro

www.pall.com/micro Pall Microelectronics is the global leader in filtration, separations and purification technologies for the electronics industry. It supports photovoltaic, semiconductor, data storage, fiber optic, advance display, ink jet, and materials markets with a comprehensive suite of contamination control solutions for chemical, gas, water, chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) and photolithography processes.

Pall has designed specific filtration technologies for almost all process steps from polysilicon manufacturing, ingot growing and wafering to cell processing.

It also addresses puller exhaust gas dust abatement, water/silicon reclamation in ingot shaping operations, waste treatment for sawing slurry and rinse water reclamation.

Pall has a range of products for the filtration and purification of process gases used in Czochralski (CZ) ingot pullers and in sputtering, thermal deposition and distribution equipment. Pall offers innovative filters and uniquely designed housings for chemical and water filtration such as cost-effective filter solutions for alkali texturization. For thin film solar module manufacturing Pall provides filtration products that are designed for chemical and DI water processing on large substrates.

The systems and products provide long-term service without the interruption of frequent change-outs, increasing uptime and reducing maintenance costs.

Reclaim of grinding/sawing water

Pasan SA

CONTACT A: Rue Jaquet-Droz 8, CH-2000 Neuchâtel T: +41 32 391 16 00 E: info@pasan.ch W: www.pasan.ch

www.pasan.ch 3S Pasan: Competence in testing and measurment Pasan is one of the world’s technological leaders in testing systems for solar cells and solar modules. Numerous institutes and renowned solar companies in Europe, Asia and North America put their confidence in Pasan’s cell and module testers.

The key testing technology is used both in thin-film technology and crystalline solar technology. Each and every module produced must be tested; this forms part of the producers’ certified quality assurance. All Pasan testers are developed to test to the highest levels of accuracy. Since 2007 Pasan has belonged to the 3S Industries Group.

Pasan testers have a unique light uniformity on the illuminated surface, outstanding light stability during the flash and an unmatched spectral correlation with sunlight. Pasan solar cell testers and sun simulators exceed the requirements of the IEC standards for precision of measurement. This is how Pasan offers its customers a decisive advantage in the classification of their products, with a sustained effect on the revenues.

The Pasan module testers of the HighLight series and the Pasan cell testers of the SpotLight series are based on xenon flash technology which comes closest to the spectrum of the sun.

Pasan Sunsimulator

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Reis GmbH & Co. KG Maschinenfabrik

CONTACT A: Walter-Reis-Str. 1, D-63785 Obernburg T: +49 (0) 6022 503-0 E: info@reisrobotics.de W: www.reisrobotics.de

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www.reisrobotics.de

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. Reis Robotics offers a performance range from technology development, development of new production methods, planning and putting into practice individual production cells, as well as delivery and commissioning of complete production lines. The degrees of automation range from manual, semi-automatic up to fully automatic production lines in the ranges thin film, silicon and solar heat.

NEW PRODUCTS AT EU PVSEC • Automated junction box assembly system. A new concept that eliminates critical work steps before lamination:

- no foil stamping - no unthreading of terminal lugs

- no emerging EVA during lamination - no soiling of the membrane • Automatic tape measuring tape application device:

- Provides a precise length of tape and insures that the adhesive does not touch the surface of the glass during execution • New encapsulation concept that offers the following advantages compared to conventional lamination that provides:

- low investment - low energy consumption

- fast cycle times - excellent stability to UV rays

- higher efficiency - high electric stability

RENA GmbH

www.rena.com RENA’s Inline single side plating tool InCellPlate: low COO Ag plating on Ag-paste

CONTACT A: Ob der Eck 5, D-78148 Guetenbach T: +49 7723 9313-19 E: Norbert.buerger@rena.de W: www.rena.com

The patented dry backside contacting used in the InCellPlate allows high volume back end production without back side protection of the solar cells. A second advantage of the dry contacts is the high uptime of the InCellPlate. The main application is light induced plating -LIP of Ag on printed Ag contacts. In combination with RENA fine line print screens with 50 µm dimensions efficiency increases of up to 0.5 % compared to cells with standard printed contacts were achieved.

The InCellPlate machine platform allows the combination of different etching, cleaning, plating and rinsing modules, the drying is performed with the cost effective AirChannelDryer technology. The main benefits are:

• easy Inline operation • single side plating

• high uptime due to dry contacting • significant low Total Cost of Ownership

The smallest version has a footprint of 8000 x 3500 mm and achieves a gross throughput of 2400 cells per hour, depending on the process parameters.

RENA InCellPlate

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The RENA Group is the leading international supplier of wet processing solutions and equipment for solar wafer, solar cells – inline and batch and thin film. The product range in the solar technology line includes equipment and automation solutions as well as process solutions for highly-complex production processses. Numerous patents + innovations for more effective processing of solar wafers and solar cells have established RENA’ s technological supremacy in the industrie. RENA has 950 employees with a turn-over by 200 Mio. Euro in 2008.

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Rofin Baasel Lasertech

www.rofin.com/solar Lasers for Solar Cell Manufacturing Take Advantage of our Experience.

CONTACT A: Petersbrunner Str. 1b, 82319 Starnberg, Germany T: +49-(0)8151-776-4345 E: richard.hendel@baasel.de W: www.rofin.com/solar

Backed by over 30 years of experience in laser material processing ROFIN offers in-depth knowledge of every single laser application in solar cell manufacturing.

For more than a decade now, we have been developing innovative solutions for drilling, cutting/scribing, ablation, edge isolation and marking of silicon wafers as well as thin film applications. ROFIN is putting great efforts in the further development of laser sources and laser process technology, like high-speed drilling and roll-to-roll processing, to name but a few examples.

ROFIN not only offers laser sources, beam systems and deflection units, but also control and automation engineering, software development including image recognition and processing, high-precision positioning systems and customized system engineering. Working closely with our clients and partners we have established a considerable expertise for customer-specific solutions.

With a variety of CO2, rod, disc, diode and fiber lasers, ROFIN provides the world’s widest range of lasers for almost every photovoltaic application. With headquarters in Hamburg (Germany) and Plymouth/Detroit and numerous subsidiaries worldwide, we are always close to our customers.

Roth & Rau AG

CONTACT A: Gewerbegebiet Am Sachsenring II, An der Baumschule 6-8, 09337 Hohenstein-Ernstthal Germany

T: +49 (0) 37 23 / 66 85 - 0 E: info@roth-rau.de W: www.roth-rau.de

www.roth-rau.de Since almost 10 years Roth & Rau AG belongs to the world’s leading suppliers of production equipment and innovative production technologies for the photovoltaics industry. We focus on providing antireflective coating facilities as well as turnkey manufacturing lines for the production of crystalline silicon solar cells. Further products of the Roth & Rau group are furnaces for emitter formation and firing. Another focus is on the production of coating equipment and turnkey manufacturing lines for the production of thin film solar modules. Also custom-made plasma process systems for R&D purpose for thin film deposition or dry etching are among our products. The portfolio of the Roth & Rau group is completed by software products for equipment control and production monitoring (MES systems) and several maintenance and customer support services.

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Antireflective coating systems (SiNA® and MAiA®) Turnkey manufacturing lines for crystalline silicon solar cells and thin film solar modules on CdTe-basis Manufacturing equipment (diffusion and firing furnaces; MES software solutions) Vacuum furnace for multi-crystalline silicon ingots (SiNUS)

SiNA - The new generation

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Schaeffler KG

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www.ina.com INA Linear Technology. Products and System Solutions

CONTACT A: Linear Technology Division

Berliner Strasse 134, D-66424 Homburg/Saar

T: +49 (0)6841 / 701-0 E: Info.Linear@schaeffler.com W: www.ina.com

The Schaeffler Group and its three strong brands, INA, FAG, and LuK is internationally renowned for high-quality rolling bearing technology as well as components and systems for the industry. INA linear guidance systems have been an important part of our product range for more than 50 years. Today, the Schaeffler Group’s sophisticated and comprehensive range of linear products is unrivalled in its scope worldwide.

Modern manufacturing facilities in all plants ensure a high level of vertical integration and high quality, all locations are certified to international standards such as ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 9001 and are regularly tested.

Our product range extends from customized shafts with linear ball bearings and monorail guidance systems right up to actuators with drives and control systems.

The entire range is based on a modular concept - as a modular system full of good ideas. This system enables us to put together cost-effective solutions with our customers that precisely match the application in question. This is because we don’t want to be just suppliers, but also a development partner for our customers.

This is how many of our linear guidance systems ultimately started out as solutions for customer requirements.

INA Linear Technology - your partner for cost-efficient solutions in linear technology.

Just talk to us.

Schiller Automation GmbH

CONTACT A: Pfullinger Str. 58, 72820 Sonnenbuehl, Germany T: +49 7128 386-0 E: info@schiller-automation.com W: www.schiller-automation.com

www.schiller-automation.com SCHILLER AUTOMATION is the most competent supplier of automation systems for manufacturers. Our know-how is based on 30 years of experience in the fields of semiconductor, flat panel and photovoltaics production. We supply handling equipment for both thin film and crystalline PV producers. For the thin film sector we offer the complete logistics for front- and back-end production.

In the crystalline cell production we own automation solutions for all process equipments, turn-key metallization lines and more.

The new TS 3600 is a fully automated solar cell tester and sorter which can be flexibly integrated into a production line. We follow our idea of soft handling and guarantee a very high yield. The TS 3600 consists of three main modules, namely the loader, the tester and the sorter module. The tester module is designed with a robust transport system utilizing a revolving chain equipped with grippers. In this way we can guarantee a precise transport of the cells to the state-of-the-art test tools. This results in a high uptime and minimizes pseudo errors. A guided contacting system allows for the most precise electrical classification. The sorter has 55 bins equipped with carriers which are fully automatic loaded and unloaded.

Tester & Sorter TS3600

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Semilab Co. Ltd.

www.semilab.com One of the world’s largest metrology companies, Semilab offers a full family of scalable, flexible solutions to help solar and semiconductor manufacturers and researchers characterize materials to reduce costs and increase yield.

CONTACT A: Prielle Kornélia u. 2, H-1117, Budapest, Hungary T: +36 1 382 4530 E: semilab@semilab.hu W: www.semilab.com

Semilab’s product ranges support a wide range of contact and non-contact measurement technologies that are applicable from R&D to fully automated inline production; whether crystalline or thin film. This wide range of technologies enables Semilab to partner with its customers to build real solutions to their specific application needs.

If you have a materials characterisation problem come and talk to us; we probably have a solution. Our abilities include: • • • •

Minority Carrier Lifetime Monitoring Non-contact Emitter Sheet Resistivity Measurements Film Thickness and Optical Properties Ingot and Block Resistivity, Type and Lifetime Mapping

Singulus Technologies AG

www.singulus.de SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES Focuses on Photovoltaics

CONTACT A: Hanauer Landstrasse 103, D - 63796 Kahl, Germany T: +49 6188 4400 E: sales@singulus.de W: www.singulus.de

SINGULUS, the world leader in manufacturing mass production equipment for Optical Discs CD/DVD/ Blu-ray, has joined with STANGL to focuson the photovoltaic market. SINGULUS’ extensive know-how is the optimal base for development of highly profitable, fully-automated production lines. SINGULUS has developed the new SINGULAR machine, a PECVD coating system which meets the demands for both current and future PV cell production. The SINGULAR is a fully automated inline system consisting of independent modules.The essential benefit of the inline technology is the transport and process of small substrate production lots, which guarantees stable processes, continuous output, flexibility and a small footprint.

Main Features • Output 1500 wafers/h, 3000 wafers/h or 4500 wafers/h • High uptime due to inline chamber cleaning • Efficient raw material consumption and optimized for lowest cost of ownership • Integrated automatic loading/unloading system

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SLS Solar Line Saxony GmbH Member of Roth & Rau Group

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www.solar-line-saxony.de

The SLS Solar Line Saxony GmbH is a joint venture of Roth & Rau AG with the Utz Group, an assembly technology and handling specialist.

CONTACT A: Hauptstraße 63 a 09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna, Germany T: +49 (0) 37 22 / 40 88 49 0 E: info@solar-line-saxony.de W: www. solar-line-saxony.de

The portfolio includes flexible, modular developed automation solutions for wafer handling and inspection for the solar cell production. The products of SLS Solar Line Saxony form an important part of the turnkey production lines and are used for the main part for automatical loading and unloading of SiNA® systems of Roth & Rau.

Products: • Automatic loading and unloading systems for SiNA® machines • Flexible automation solutions for wafer handling in turnkey production lines

The new loading system for SiNA2

Soleras Ltd.

CONTACT A: 589 Elm Street , Biddeford, Maine 04005, USA T: +1 207 282 5699 E: Scott@soleras.com W: www.soleras.com

www.soleras.com Soleras LTD. Has been a market leader in manufacturing PVD coating materials for over 30 years, specializing in Photovoltaics, Displays, Glass, Web, Decorative, Tribological and related applications. Soleras offers targets in both Rotary and Planar design, with enhancements to increase target life. Products also include Backing Plates, Planar Cathodes, Shielding, Insulators, Bonding and Brazing Target Materials for Thin Film PV Applications • Wafer Based (Al, Cu, Si, SiAl) • CIGS (CuGa, CuIn, CuInGA, Mo, ZnAl, ZnO, ZnO/Al2O3) • CdTe (Al, CdTe, Cr, ITO, Mo, NiV, Sn, Zn (Te)) • a-Si (Ag, Al, MO, NiV, SiAl, ZnO, ZnO/Al2O3)

Sn (3191mm and Mo (1300mm) rotary targets

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SOMONT GmbH

CONTACT A: Im Brunnenfeld 8, 79224 Umkirch, Germany T: +49 7665/9809 – 7000 E: info@somont.com W: www.somont.com

www.somont.com 3S SOMONT – A leading supplier of automated stringer systems SOMONT GmbH can call on decades of know-how in the development of highly complex automation solutions. The company’s success in the growth market of renewable energies is the result of close cooperation between customers and SOMONT’s project teams, which specialize in design, software development, manu-facture, installation and service. It is there-fore no surprise that more and more leading solar module manufacturers are using SOMONT’s proven technology.

Since 2008 SOMONT is part of 3S Industries AG. Unique Soldering Technology Both the soldering technology as well as the handling of ever more sensitive cells and strings are the essential factors in the productivity and quality of solar module production. With the very successful RAPID and new CERTUS generations of machines, SOMONT has realized high-speed soldering and handling solutions: a unique modular system offering capacities ranging from 10 up to 100 MW / year.

Development The SOMONT development team is constantly improving its systems and can rely on decades of know-how in sophisticated controls and mechanics. The design department is working with latest state-of-the-art CAD systems, simulation programs and development tools for image processing. The 3S Service & Technology Center in Germany and Switzerland enable the testing of new cell types in close cooperation with the customer.

Somont soft touch-soldering 3bus

Spire Corporation

CONTACT A: One Patriots Park, Bedford, MA 01730-2396, USA T: +1 781 275 6000 E: pvsales@spirecorp.com W: www.spirecorp.com

www.spirecorp.com Spire Corporation is a leading global solar company providing turnkey solar factories, capital equipment, systems and integration to manufacture PV modules and cells worldwide. Spire’s equipment is used in test labs worldwide including: UL, NREL and TUV. With over 40 years and $100 million in R+D and PV, Spire’s unique experience and technical provide positioning to ensure the success of all customers. Applying expertise in materials technologies, Spire’s comprehensive approach gets you in the PV market quickly having a rich heritage of utilizing science and research to develop leading edge products that generate renewable energy and deliver advanced solutions to businesses worldwide.

PRODUCTS: • Spi-Sun Simulator – multi-pulse and Single Long Pulse

• Spi-Assembler – tabber & stringer

• Spi-Laminator – available in 8 sizes

Spire Equipment – Best in Industry

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STANGL Semiconductor Equipment AG

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www.stangl.de

STANGL & SINGULUS A Strong Player in Silicon & Thin-Film Solar Technology.

CONTACT A: Fraunhofer Strasse 9, D-82256 Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany T: +49 8141 3600-0 E: stangl@stangl.de W: www.stangl.de

STANGL Semiconductor Equipment AG is an innovative and flexible partner for the photovoltaic and semiconductor industry.

STANGL Semiconductor Equipment AG produces special equipment for wet chemical processes for wafer fabrication in the semiconductor and photovoltaic fields.

SINGULUS and STANGL will systematically expand the solar activities. Both companies complement each other ideally in being able to offer a broad product range of machines and equipment for the photovoltaic industry in the coming years.

Our innovative wet-process-systems processes Silicium solar cells as well as CIS-thin-layer-modules. The success of STANGL is based on high professional competence for complete solutions, professional servise and a ballanced, consumer friendly price/performance ratio of our systems.

PRODUCTS: • Wet Chemical Cleaning Systems for Silicon Solar Technology • Wet Chemical Cleaning Systems for Thin Film Solar Technology on Glass • Wet Chemical Cleaning Systems for Thin Film Solar Technology on Flexible Substrates • Dry Cleaning Systems

Stein Automation GmbH & Co. KG

www.stein-automation.de

SolarMove We take care of your products – true to this motto, SolarMove transports your solar products to the desired processes with care and at speed.

CONTACT A: Carl-Haag-Str. 26, D-78054 VS-Schwenningen T: +49 7720 8307 46 E: noailles@stein-automation.de W: www.stein-automation.de

SolarMove – PV Modules The modular design enables you to transport glass, laminate or the entire PV module on one system. Various sizes can be handled by changing the number of drive sections in the belt element. Transport is virtually vibration-free thanks to intelligent control of the direct current motors. Switching off the motors also allows you to make some real savings. In addition to the classic transport section, STEIN lifts and lowers objects with care using a converter which was developed specially for the solar industry.

Safety is a top priority at Stein! STEIN Automation satisfies the requirements of the standard in full. All safety factors were taken into account during development.

SolarMove - SolarCells For transporting carriers or magazines, STEIN supplies proven technology which has been refined over the decades. In the cell area in particular, it is important to transport the sensitive object with care, but at speed.

Transport is virtually vibration-free thanks to intelligent control of the direct current motors. Our customers benefit from a versatile modular system.

Example of layout for end module assembly Example of arrangement for the cell area

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The advantages are obvious: • Use of proven technology • Careful, yet fast transport • Large range of options from the STEIN modular system • Quasi clean room applications

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Synova S.A.

CONTACT A: Chemin de la Dent d’Oche, CH-1024, Ecublens, Switzerland T: +41 21 694 35 00 E: info@synova.ch W: www.synova.ch

www.synova.ch Founded in 1997, Synova is an experienced supplier of state-of-the-art laser solutions for industrial micro-machining applications and unique inventor of the laser dicing technology. With its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, Synova is a privately owned company with subsidiaries in North America and in the Asia/ Pacific region.

Synova is in partnership with several automation companies to combine technology and process expertise for the photovoltaic industry. The Laser MicroJet is a revolutionary hybrid cutting process, which uses a hair-thin liquid jet to guide a laser beam onto the wafer. Contrary to a standard laser, during machining the work pieces are cooled by the liquid jet at the cutting interface resulting in “cold laser cutting” with little or no thermal damage and no material changes. The liquid jet-guided laser technology is well adapted to scribing, cutting, doping, edge isolation & drilling of PV cells.

Laser MicroJet Processing on wafer

Targray Technology International

www.targray.com

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CONTACT A: 18105 Trans-Canada, Kirkland, Quebec, H9J 3Z4, Canada T: +1 514 695 8095 E: info@targray.com W: www.targray.com

Targray Technology is a leading worldwide single source provider of silicon, raw materials and process consumables to cell, module and thin film manufacturers in the Photovoltaic industry. Combining 20 years of experience in process optimization with Solar industry expertise, Targray offers an extensive valuecreating portfolio of cutting-edge products and innovative tailor-made solutions that enable manufacturers to maximize their cell and module quality and reliability, while significantly lowering their manufacturing cost per watt. Targray is a global company with offices in 12 countries and customers in over 50 countries throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas.

PRODUCTS • Silicon Ingot & Feedstock • Front and rear conductive pastes • Phosphorous Oxychloride • Sputtering Targets • Tabbing ribbon • Encapsulant • Silicone Sealant & Potting Agents • Frames • Recycling Services

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teamtechnik GmbH

CONTACT A: Planckstraße 40, 71691 Stuttgart, Germany T: +49 (0)7141 7003 0 E: info@teamtechnik.com W: www.teamtechnik.com

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www.teamtechnik.com Based in Freiberg, Germany, teamtechnik has been making intelligent and reliable automation solutions for the automotive industry and for medical and solar technology for over 30 years. For the global photovoltaic industry the company has specialized on high-throughput stringer machines. These high-performance production tools are designed to combine reliable large-scale series production with unexcelled levels of string quality.

All TT stringers feature contactless, controlled soldering technology. teamtechnik specializes in soldering techniques that rely on infrared light or laser.

Headquartered in Germany, teamtechnik maintains an international network of sales and service centres throughout Europe, the US and Asia.

PRODUCTS STRINGER TT 900 with 900 cycles/h STRINGER TT 1200 with 1200 cycles/h • with laser or IR light soldering technology • contact-free alignment of cells with camera • spray fluxing on cells

High throughput system: STRINGER TT 900

Tecnofimes S.r.l Member of Roth & Rau Group

www.tecnofimes.com Tecnofimes S.r.l. with its headquarters in Monza is supplier of production equipment for thermal processes like diffusion and firing for the production of cystalline silicon solar cells.

CONTACT A: Piazza Podgora 2, Monza 20052, Italy T: +39 (0) 039 21 40 199 E: info@tecnofimes.com W: www. tecnofimes.com

Roth & Rau AG develops together with its subsidiary Tecnofimes novel in-line diffusion furnaces which are produced at Roth & Rau. With the parts of diffusion and firing Roth & Rau integrates two more process steps which are, next to the antireflective coating, highly influencing the efficiency of crystalline silicon solar cells.

Products • Thermal process systems for doper and diffusion furnaces • Thermal process systems for firing furnaces

The new diffusion furnace

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Trumpf Laser GmbH + Co. KG

CONTACT A: TRUMPF Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH, Johann-Maus-Straße 2, 71254 Ditzingen, Germany T: +49 (0) 7156/303-0 E: info@de.trumpf-laser.com W: www.trumpf.com

TruMicro 7050 for thin film border deletion

Veeco Instruments, Inc.

CONTACT A: Terminal Drive, Plainview NY 11803 T: +1 516 677 0200 ex1222 E: fbrennen@veeco.com W: www.veeco.com/solar

www.trumpf.com Solar cell production with TRUMPF Always the right laser For the efficient manufacturing of solar cells, TRUMPF offers lasers with short pulses at a higher average output. Whether it’s a job requiring patterning, edge deletion, edge insulation, removal, structuring, cutting, drilling or marking: at TRUMPF you will find lasers of all wavelength and in many configurations. In short, you will always find the right laser whatever your application is. The standardized, reliable laser solutions from TRUMPF have been in use for many years in the industry.

TRUMPF offers lasers for following photovoltaic applications:

• Laser for thin film scribing of α-& μ-Si and CdTe: TruMicro 3120, TruMicro 3220 • Laser for thin film scribing of CI(G)S: TruMicro 5050, TruMicro 5250, TruMicro 5350 • Laser for thin film border deletion: TruMicro 7050 • Laser for c-Si-edge insulation: TruMicro 5250 • Laser for c-Si-doping: TruMicro 3120, TruMicro 3220 • Laser for c-Si-MWT-drilling: HL101P • Laser for c-Si-selective sblation of SiO or SiN layer: TruMicro 5050, TruMicro 5250, TruMicro 5350

TRUMPF’s innovative products help you find new approaches to solar cells and module production. Our technology offers new opportunities for manufactures and facility builders. Additionally, you receive the support you need for your project through the combined experience and comprehensive, worldwide service from TRUMPF.

www.veeco.com/solar Veeco: Innovative Process & Metrology For Solar Manufacturing Energize your R&D and production with Veeco’s solar process and metrology equipment. Veeco introduces its Glass and Web Coating Systems for CIGS into its already successful line of solar products: thermal deposition sources for CIGS, MOCVD systems for CPV triple junction solar cells, and a complete suite of thin film and surface roughness metrology systems.

Veeco’s fully integrated CIGS coating systems feature a flexible architecture for both flexible and glass substrates. Our systems can be configured in a variety of deposition layouts for optimal process conditions, maximizing material utilization and minimizing thickness nonuniformity.

We provide the most innovative equipment available today for solar cell manufacturerslet Veeco power your solar production.

FastFlex Web Coater

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• CIGS Coating Systems: Veeco’s fully integrated coating systems incorporate a flexible architecture that provide high throughput, low cost manufacturing solutions for flexible and glass substrates.

• Thermal Deposition Sources:Proven supplier of thermal deposition sources for CIGS. • MOCVD Systems: MOCVD systems for III-V multi-junction solar cells for CPV applications.

• Metrology Systems:Metrology systems for thin film production control include Stylus Profilers, Optical Profilers and AFMs.

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VITRONIC Dr.-Ing. Stein

PV EQUIPMENT DIRECTORY

www.vitronic.com VINSPECsolar

CONTACT A: VITRONIC Dr.-Ing. Stein Bildverarbeitungssysteme GmbH T: +49 0611 7152 0 E: sales@vitronic.com W: www.vitronic.com

Optical quality control in photovoltaic production decisively contributes to highquality and clearly classified products. With many years of experience and many successfully implemented systems, VITRONIC provides an adapted inspection solution for almost every relevant production step with the product series VINSPECsolar. Quality-relevant optical criteria and defective spots on wafers, cells and thin-film substrates, as well as on complete modules, are detected up into the µm-range and classified in accordance with customer requirements by means of high-resolution matrix cameras and line-scan cameras. In the production of solar modules, we cooperate with competent partners in order to provide a complete solution from one source. VINSPECsolar actively contributes to process optimization. All inspection values can be transferred into databases, as well as into standardized interfaces on MES-Systems.

With a strong engineering team we have been developing machine vision solutions that are adapted to your needs for 25 years. Continuous development of our software and hardware components, as well as consistent investment in research and development make VITRONIC one of the leading machine vision companies.

During the production of wafers and cells VINSPECsolar carries out everything from micro-crack inspections, contour and surface inspections to front and rear print checks.

VON ARDENNE Anlagentechnik GmbH

www.vonardenne.biz

In industrial vacuum coating VON ARDENNE is one of the leading companies with regard to technology-oriented plant engineering. The manufacture of high-performance vacuum coaters as well as the expertise gained over decades in applying innovative plasma and electron beam technologies result in cutting-edge solutions for our customers. Ready-touse multilayers are available for functionalized surfaces to be applied in

CONTACT A: Plattleite 19/29, D-01328 Dresden, Germany T: +49 351 2637-300 E: office@vonardenne.biz W: www.vonardenne.biz

• Photovoltaics, on • Architectural glass and on • Metal strip made from steel, Al and Cu. VON ARDENNE applies advanced technologies for its production and cluster tools for the coating of glass, metal, web, ceramics and wafers. Depending on the substrate to be coated, automated processes and matched key components will be integrated for • • • •

Plasma pretreatment, Magnetron sputtering and / or Electron beam evaporation, as well as for Film measurements

Large-area substrates can be shaped as flat panes, metal strip, web or three-dimensional parts. With flexible plant concepts VON ARDENNE meets the challenges of high productivity and low costs of ownership.

VON ARDENNE coating systems offer • Most advanced coater platforms • State-of-the-art key components • Leading process technologies

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PV EQUIPMENT DIRECTORY

INTERNATIONAL PHOTOVOLTAIC EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION

MARKET DATA PV CELL AND MODULE MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT Following a few years of explosive growth, the market for equipment used to manufacture PV cells and modules is going through a period of transition before continuing along a more sustainable growth path.

The new reality is that cell and module pricing has fallen to the point where many manufacturers are now unprofitable. It’s unlikely that prices will recover much, if at all, so this means that cell and module manufacturers will have to invest in new technology if they want to stay in the industry. They will also have to retire some of their older unproductive capacity. Indeed, we are already seeing both these effects as manufacturers start to reconfigure their businesses. Based on this analysis, the outlook is for the equipment industry to take a more sustainable trajectory driven by a combination of technology buys and capacity buys as well as some capacity replacement. A growth in demand for cells and modules of around 25% in MWp over the next 5 years should drive a growth rate of 12% in the equipment market in terms of revenues over the same period.

Demand for equipment, spurred on by government subsidies in the end markets, grew 78% and 88% in 2007 and 2008 respectively. However, the collapse in orders for equipment at the beginning of 2009 was a reminder, if any was needed, that photovoltaics would just be an interesting technology serving niche markets if it wasn’t for those subsidies. The sudden and unexpected slowdown in demand in the first few months of this year resulted in the inevitable oversupply of modules and the subsequent price collapse. While this situation is not great news for equipment suppliers - the days of easy money are gone - it does present the industry with some interesting opportunities. In 2007 and 2008 the industry could be characterized as being all about delivery, but now the focus has shifted towards developing technologies to reduce manufacturing costs. This has got to be good news as it brings forward the time when the cost of PV generated electricity reaches parity with that supplied by the grid.

In the meantime, despite a huge drop in orders this year, equipment revenues are expected to grow by 5.0% to reach a value of $5.0Bn in 2009. This is because many companies have been working through the backlog of orders that were placed in 2008, and some companies have been recognizing revenues in 2009 for systems shipped in 2008.

John West, Managing Director VLSI Research Europe

PV Cell and Module Manufacturing Equipment Market Worldwide Sales in $Bn and Annual Growth Rates

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