SOLUTION SET: Thin Film Solutions
Automating the thin film photovoltaic manufacturing process is a complex systems problem. While standard equipment may be available for some processes, often the unique form factors and substrates require custom handling solutions. Owens Design has experience developing custom automation for glass, flexible substrates, vacuum, and atmospheric systems. We can integrate critical process modules with custom mechanism designs to form a complete manufacturing solution.
Specifications
Substrate Types- Typical glass dimensions: up to 2.0 x 1.0 m
- Flexible: Stainless Steel or Aluminum
- Other: Per customer requirement
- Roll Coating / Wet Chemistry
- Scribing and Edge Removal
- Busbar Welding
- Surface Inspection
- Flash Test
- Hi-pot Test
- Module Assembly
- Fluid Application
- Roll to roll
- Glass sheet
- Conveyor
- Robotic – Standard or Custom
- Safety and Regulatory: NFPA, UL, CE, Local Jurisdiction
- Ergonomic Considerations
- Integrated control cabinets
- Standard communication to MES Standard
- User Interface and Recipe Management
- Data Acquisition and Analysis
Additional Information
Case Studies
Solar PV Thin Film In-Line Metrology System 
“We have chosen Owens Design as our partner to help reduce produce development times. Owens Design provides a complete outsourcing solution.”
Rusmin Kudinar, PresidentCandela Instruments
