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offered by the Apollo platform ensures that this commitment can be met. Offering exceptional productivity per meter of floor space the Apollo platform sets the standard in throughput and flexibility.
Key features of Apollo include: Breakage rate < 0.15% 1450 wafers per hour Single lane, smallest footprint Optimised for high accuracy such as PoP and SE Non edge contact wafer transport Increased process flexibility MES capability
Featuring topside cameras for fiducial or pattern alignment, and incorporating handling systems, conveyoring, drying equipment and the ability to integrate directly with other photovoltaic production processes, Apollo is the foundation for DEK Solar’s new generation of solar cell metallization
solutions.
An innovative in process wafer alignment system has been designed specifically for the selective emitter, print on print and MWT process which delivers exceptional alignment accuracy and makes these next generation technologies practical. The state of the art print engine design delivers the highest level of print quality through use of its unique closed loop control system and paste delivery systems. Print results are controlled through an SPC software suite for optimal performance.
“We developed Apollo with one primary goal – helping our customers to create a more cost efficient production line,” said Darren Brown, DEK Solar Alternative Energy Global Business Manager. “Apollo boasts market leading accuracy, increased capability and advanced features, and allows us to now offer a comprehensive portfolio of metallization platforms ring fencing the complete spectrum of PV customers, from entry level start up through to the multi-national cell makers.”
Apollo is the latest addition to DEK Solar’s award winning portfolio including the Eclipse and PV1200+ lines that delivers high-throughput and maximum cell efficiency.
DEK Solar’s Eclipse platform is a high throughput metallization technology featuring parallel print head procession options to maximise productive uptime. Its innovative modular design allows manufacturers to easily scale their production to from 1200 to 3600 wph to accommodate dynamic production requirements. Far ahead of current solar cell metallization requirements, the Eclipse platform’s accuracy is imperative for
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