Applied Materials,
Inc. announced today that Motech Solar, one of the world's leading
producers of crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar cells, has installed and qualified
an Applied Baccini back-end line for double printing applications at its volume
production facility in Tainan, Taiwan. Applied's recently announced Esatto
Technology on the Baccini system will be used to manufacture Motech
Solar's new c-Si solar cell design.
Motech Solar has installed and qualified the Applied Baccini back-end line for double printing applications in its new c-Si solar cell design. (Photo: Business Wire)
Dr. Kuo En Chang, president of Motech's Solar Division, stated, "We've
successfully used Baccini systems for cell production for five years. We recently
installed Baccini's new Esatto Technology for double printing our new
cell architecture and have had outstanding results. As a long term collaborator
with Applied Baccini, we look forward to continuing our close relationship for
future development."
"We are pleased to be collaborating with Motech to further optimize the
solar cell configurations in their technology roadmap," said Davide Spotti,
vice president and general manager of Applied's Baccini Cell Systems.
"Our Esatto Technology has been specifically designed for multiple printing
applications and incorporates numerous proprietary hardware and software innovations,
including the integration of high resolution imaging, screen alignment and advanced
process control. Baccini's systems solution, using the Esatto Technology
platform, provides a unique capability to help Motech and other customers upgrade
Baccini lines to rapidly transition advanced cell designs to full scale production
and market acceptance."
Motech Solar, a division of Motech Industries, Inc. (Motech), was created in
1997 and is headquartered in Tainan Science Park, Taiwan. In 2000, Motech became
the first company in Taiwan to manufacture crystalline silicon solar cells.
The company specializes in the R&D, manufacturing, marketing and sales of
monocrystalline and multicrystalline silicon cells. To obtain the highest efficiency
solar cells as possible, Motech Solar uses the latest technology and equipment
to process silicon wafers. With hard work and dedication, Motech Solar became
the 8th largest producer of crystalline silicon solar cells in the world. Visit
our website at www.motech.com.tw.
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) is the global leader in Nanomanufacturing
Technology solutions with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment,
service and software products for the fabrication of semiconductor chips, flat
panel displays, solar photovoltaic cells, flexible electronics and energy efficient
glass. At Applied Materials, we apply Nanomanufacturing Technology to improve
the way people live.