New Metallizers Products

New BOBST K4000 CRUCIBLE Metallizer is Equipped with a 6-Drive System

The BOBST K4000 CRUCIBLE Metallizer is used for metalizing materials such as Aluminium (Al), Silver (Ag), Copper (Cu) and Zinc sulfide (ZnS). The system features a Ø600 mm coating drum and delivers a maximum speed of 840m/min. The unit’s 6 drive system includes 6 independently driven motors that provide 3 independent tension control zones. It is suitable for handling heat stable (PET) and heat...

Solar Cell Printing System offers high throughput, cell efficacy.

Eclipse XP solar cell metallization platforms leverages- XtremePrint™ technology, which self-adjusts print force in real-time to compensate for variations in cell topography. This maximizes throughput rates for single and dual print metallization processes; full stencil to wafer gasketing is possible regardless of substrate surface variances. Promoting cell efficiency, ability to print narrow...

In-Vacuum Metallization System supports 2 processes.

Incorporating BOBST F&K heritage flexo printing technology into BOBST vacuum metallizer, BOBST SelectMet-® System runs at speeds up to 400 m/min on BOBST General K4000 platform, enabling one machine to be used for both standard aluminum metallization and selective metallization. SelectMet-® is available in metallizer widths- of 1,250 mm- and 1,650 mm. Flexo printing unit is located inside of...

Unique Solutions at Converflex 2013 and at Bobst Italia Open House

At the forthcoming Converflex exhibition, which takes place in Milan 7 to 11 May 2013, BOBST will present on stand F19-G18 in hall 3 its comprehensive range of equipment and services developed to enable converters in the Folding Carton, Corrugated Board and Flexible Materials printing and converting industries to achieve maximum levels of efficiency and productivity. Details of the latest...

Steel Yourself: Tariffs Will Increase Volatility of Steel Pipe Prices

To learn more about how these tariffs might affect your business, and how Aquatherm is continuing to help customers keep their competitive edge, download this white paper now.

DEK Solar's Industry-Topping Technology on Show at SPI 2011

DEK Solar's Eclipse metallization technology will be front and center at this year's Solar Power International event, set to take place October 18 - 20 in Dallas, Texas. While analysts project Texas will rise in status from the number ten to the number one or two position in US-based solar power installations over the next five years, DEK Solar's award-winning Eclipse cell metallization line...

DEK Solar's Eclipse Platform Gains Prestigious Industry Award

DEK Solar, the world's leading provider of screen printing equipment and processes for fuel cell and solar cell manufacture, has won the PV Tool Award at the SOLAR Industry Awards 2011. The SOLAR Industry Awards recognize the whole value chain for the photovoltaic market and those people, products and services that have developed innovative manufacturing and product approaches that have the...

Despatch Industries Makes Advancements to CF Series Firing Furnace

Minneapolis, Minn., U.S.A. - Despatch Industries, a leading technology and equipment provider for the solar industry, recently completed rigorous testing on advancements to the company's CF Series firing furnace platform. The most notable advancements are to the product's maximum belt speed and heating and cooling rates. Belt speed, a variable that can be instrumental in shaping thermal profiles,...

PV Metallization Platform delivers print speeds to 600 mm/sec.

Incorporating six-sigma repeatability and parallel print head processing options that maximize uptime, Eclipse photovoltaic (PV) metallization platform offers integrated vision inspection and master controls. Retrofittable modules enable manufacturers to scale production to 1,200, 2,400, or 3,600 wafers per hour (wph). Performance can be upgraded in field; spacer process modules can be deployed...

DEK Launches Eclipse at EU PVSEC 2010; Showcases Unprecedented PV Production Flexibility

DEK Solar is preparing to launch its highly anticipated Eclipse platform at this year's EU PVSEC exhibition, being held in Valencia from 6th - 10th September. On stand B14 in Hall L2/H4, the DEK Solar team will introduce visitors to the advanced metallization line's unprecedented flexibility. Senior Process Development Specialist, Tom Falcon, will also be presenting the company's latest...

Drying Systems use thermal oxidation to stop contamination.

RDS Drying Systems offer thermal oxidation process designed to eliminate challenge of residue contamination stemming from photovoltaic metallization in order to minimize maintenance and provide cleaner process chamber. Process involves heating gas to temperature greater than 500-

Acoustic and Thermal Solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers

Technicon's products solve the most complex noise pollution and thermal problems and improve product marketability. Check out the video to learn more.