High-speed automation accelerates PV cell production
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Challenge
Rapidly scale PV cell processing while maintaining precision
The fragile PV cells required high-speed handling, inspection, and precise placement into custom carriers. Vision systems were needed at both input and output to detect defects and provide positional feedback. The client needed a fully automated system that could support an aggressive production ramp.
Innovation
Turnkey automated process tool delivered in under 5 months
We partnered with the client to deliver a high-speed, reliable process tool.
Key elements of the solution included:
- Developing a fully integrated automation workflow, including high-speed robotics and precision vision systems.
- Inspecting cells for surface and dimensional defects while providing real-time feedback to optimize placement.
- Designing and building a turnkey prototype in just 18 weeks.
- Supporting iterative improvements and next-generation process tools as production ramped.
Result
Achieved production cycle time and yield goals
The automated tool met the client’s throughput and quality targets, enabling rapid scaling of PV cell production and ongoing support for next-generation processes.
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