DGAP-News: Manz Automation AG successfully launches self-developed OneStep Selective Emitter Technology on the market
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18.05.2010 08:05
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- Commercialization of highly innovative production technology is the
result of in-depth R&D activities
- New technology allows ultra-efficient cells with increased effectiveness
and higher profitability
- First orders received from Yingli, Bosch and Conergy
Reutlingen, May 18, 2010 - Manz Automation AG, one of the world's leading
technology providers for the photovoltaic and flat panel display (FPD)
industries, has received initial orders from Yingli, Bosch and Conergy for
its OneStep Selective Emitter Technology. The innovative process has gone
through very successful testing in many test series. All three customers
will introduce the Manz system in their pilot production over the coming
months and then verify it in mass production. That puts Manz very clearly a
further step along the path from new development to commercialization of
the innovative selective emitter process.
In the Manz OneStep Selective Emitter process, selective emitter structures
are created using a laser. Specially developed laser optics allow parts of
the phosphorous, present after diffusion in phosphorus glass, to be
carefully diffused again to the surface of the solar cell without any
defects. As a result, the doping with phosphor atoms can be locally
increased, thus significantly boosting the conductivity between the silicon
wafer and the contact fingers.
In connection with an adjusted diffusion profile in the entire cell, an
increase in effectiveness of more than 0.5 percentage points in test series
conducted with various customers, has been verified. In order to unlock the
full potential to increase effectiveness, the contact fingers have to be
placed over the selective emitter structure created by the laser with very
high precision. And this is exactly what the high-precision printer
HAP2400, developed by Manz, does. In extensive tests and test series, a
reproducible accuracy of significantly less than ten micrometers was
proved.
With these properties, HAP2400 is by far the most precise and fastest
screen-printer on the market. The machine is an integral component of the
Manz back-end line, and together with the OneStep Selective Emitter laser
line it offers the ideal combination to produce highly efficient solar
cells. Dieter Manz, Manz Automation AG's CEO, is enthusiastic about the
excellent results of the in-depth research and development activities, and
is convinced that this is a new technological milestone for Manz: 'Our
selective emitter technology, coupled with our ultra-precise screen-printer
will enable us to develop additional market shares.' He went on to describe
the new product's benefits: 'This technology offers just what solar
manufacturers need. According to our research, the process we have
developed to create selective emitters offers by far the lowest production
costs, and that is why it will help our customers to improve their
profitability. We are very pleased that we can provide proof of this
equipment's suitability for production, both here in Germany as well as in
China, with Bosch, Conergy and Yingli.'
Company profile: Manz Automation AG
Reutlingen-based Manz Automation AG (ISIN: DE000A0JQ5U3) is one of the
world's leading technology providers for production systems in the
photovoltaic industry, the FPD industry and for Li-ion battery production.
The Manz Group's core competences are in robotics, image processing, laser
technology, quality assurance, metallization, wet chemicals as well as
control and drive technology. In-depth research and development activities
mean that Manz Automation now ranks among the world's technology leaders in
these segments. The Manz Group has sales and service branches in Germany,
Taiwan, the USA, China, South Korea, India and Spain. In addition, the Manz
Group has its own production facilities in Germany, Slovakia, Hungary,
Taiwan and China.
Investor relations contact
cometis AG
Ulrich Wiehle / Dominic Großmann
Tel.: +49 (0)611 - 205855-15
Fax: +49 (0)611 - 205855-66
E-Mail: grossmann(at)cometis.de
Public relations contact
Manz Automation AG
Axel Bartmann
Tel.: +49 (0)7121 - 9000-395
Fax: +49 (0)7121 - 9000-99
E-Mail: abartmann(at)manz-automation.com
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Language: English
Company: Manz Automation AG
Steigäckerstr. 5
72768 Reutlingen
Deutschland
Phone: +49 (0) 7121 9000-0
Fax: +49 (0) 7121 9000-99
E-mail: info(at)manz-automation.com
Internet: http://www.manz-automation.com
ISIN: DE000A0JQ5U3
WKN: A0JQ5U
Indices: TecDAX
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr
in Berlin, München, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart
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