BTU International to Exhibit Advanced Thermal Processing Solutions at PV Taiwan
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass. - BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, will highlight its next-generation thermal processing equipment in booth A1113 at the upcoming PV Taiwan International Photovoltaic Exhibition, scheduled to take place October 3-5, 2012, in Exhibition Hall 1 at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC). BTU experts will be on hand to discuss advanced thermal processing solutions for photovoltaics including metallization, diffusion and annealing.
"This is a critical year for PV manufacturers. The pressure to reduce cost while increasing cell efficiency is greater than ever," said Jan-Paul van Maaren, Ph.D., vice president of marketing alternative energy for BTU. "Each of our systems, including the Tritan(TM) dual-lane metallization firing system, the Meridian(TM) inline diffusion system, and our annealing systems, offer significant improvements in manufacturing cost, while maintaining or enhancing cell performance."
BTU's new Tritan(TM) HV90 dual-lane metallization firing system features increased throughput at 3,600 wafers per hour, an edge support transport system, and a temperature spike faster than 3 seconds. The 90 MW metallization firing system also features BTU's unique TriSpeed(TM) technology. TriSpeed allows users to take advantage of superior ramp rates - up to 200ºC per second - without compromising the drying and cooling sections of the profile.
The Meridian(TM) in-line diffusion system can be configured to process up to 1,600 wafers per hour providing uniform and repeatable n- and p-type emitters. The Meridian(TM) in-line diffusion system offers reduced wafer handling and very low breakage rates without compromise to cell efficiency.
Solar cell annealing refers to a broad range of applications whereby thermal and atmospheric treatment can enhance, improve or restore cell performance. Areas of interest include: treatment of passivation layers used in advanced cell structures, contact repair, NiSi formation and Laser Fired Contact (LFC) damage repair.
For more information, visit company representatives in Booth A1113 or visit the company on the Web at www.btu.com.
About BTU International
BTU International is a global supplier and technology leader of advanced thermal processing equipment and processes to the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets. BTU equipment is used in solar cell, nuclear fuel and fuel cell manufacturing as well as in the production of printed circuit board assemblies and semiconductor packaging. BTU has operations in North Billerica, Massachusetts and Shanghai, China with direct sales and service in the U.S.A., Asia and Europe. Information about BTU International is available at www.btu.com.
Company Contact:
Jan Paul van Maaren
Vice President Marketing
BTU International, Inc.
Phone: (978) 667-4111
Media Contact:
Megan Wendling
MW Associates
Phone: (239) 537-6001
