OTB Solar and Trident Solar have partnered for bringing inkjet technologies to the solar market. As part of this collaboration, Trident's 256Jet-S inkjet printhead will be integrated into OTB Solar's PixDro open architecture inkjet platforms including the LP50 research and development tool and the Elements pilot or full production system. The Trident inkjet printhead combined with OTB Solar's software allows the enhanced LP50 and Elements systems to provide cost-effective and precise deposition of jettable materials available for solar applications.
Trident's inkjet printhead features stainless steel construction and a repairable design that allows the nozzle plate to be disassembled, ultrasonically cleaned and reassembled. The inertness of the printhead enables jetting of the aggressive solar processing fluids such as phosphorous dopants and alkaline etchant. These features allow the printhead to last longer.
The open architecture of OTB Solar's product line allows for cost-effective development and production of solar cell technologies. The open architecture provides customers with enhanced flexibility in the production of solar cell technologies with different manufacturing requirements and allows for the integration of a variety of printhead and laser applications.
The LP50 is an advanced research and development tool used for trials in the development of inkjet materials, processes and applications. The Element is a flexible inkjet printing system that allows for easy scaling from application development on a LP50 into a pilot scale or full production. The tool can handle product sizes of 5, 6 and 8inches and has a throughput of up to 1500wafers/hr.
