Featured in Contactless prowess – 06-2011

Optimum optics

Optical inspection systems for cell production (inline): These systems work without contact, are quick and can provide vital information to solar producers. Despite the prowess these systems have, there are still certain issues in need of rectification. How does one assess these systems?

Ten years ago marked the beginning of the age of automated production of solar cells in Germany. Centrotherm and M+W Zander delivered the first turnkey production plant to Deutsche Cell and shortly thereafter, Q-Cells began installing automated production lines at breathtaking speed. This rapid expansion of production volume was only possible with reliable production technology …

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