• SMS Associates Private Limited

Precision Screens For PV Cell Production

DEK has followed up the launch of its PV1200 turnkey solar-cell metallisation line and optimised PVP1200 screen printer by announcing the availability of high-quality precision screens. The screens service takes advantage of DEK?s global infrastructure to meet customers? needs for fast delivery and local product and process support. Manufacturers of PV cells can combine DEK?s precision screens with printers from DEK or third-party suppliers, benefiting from superior accuracy and durability to produce ultra-fine print widths of 100 micron and narrower in high-volume production. Practical benefits include repeatable deposition of precision features such as ultra-thin current collectors, ultimately delivering tangible reductions in cost per Watt for solar power. The screens are produced in the UK under cleanroom conditions meeting ISO 14644-1 Class 7. Standard manufacturing time is five days, and the facility is equipped to receive customers? files electronically from any global location. Further features of DEK?s screens service for high-volume customers include local storage of pre-sensitised screens for rapid despatch, as well as user-group sessions and technical workshops hosted by DEK, and access to laboratory services for process development and optimisation.