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Automation for Solar Manufacturing

DWFritz designs and builds custom automated equipment used in the manufacture of silicon, CIGS and thin film photovoltaic systems.  From silicon ingot metrology and lifetime testing to automated assembly and inspection systems, DWFritz can fill the gaps in your facility with robust, reliable solutions.

Solar Technologies

DWFritz develops tools to work with crystalline silicon wafers, silicon ingots, CIGS, thin film, and amorphous silicon technologies. Our skill set has many uses and applications in the manufacture of these products. Recent developments in solar technology, particularly in photovoltaic cell design and production methods, demand robust, sophisticated machinery to replicate those advances in the manufacturing processes. DWFritz Automation helps clients solve these difficult custom automation challenges.

CIGS (copper indium gallium (di) selenide)

DWFritz Automation has developed high-precision inspection and assembly machines for CIGS solar manufacturing.

This inspection tool was designed to be an in-line final inspection system of completed thin film panels with a Takt time of 15 seconds per panel. We proved our ability to perform the following:CIGS solar

High Throughput Cell Layup and Assembly

DWFritz has also developed high throughput precision pick and place systems for the layup of cells to make complete solar modules.  Cell-to-cell positional accuracy requirements were met for throughputs of over 10,000 UPH in one compact system.

Featured Projects

Solar Ingot Inspection System

Solar Ingot Metrology Tool

Perform MDP Lifetime Testing, metrology, and laser barcoding on your solar ingots in just a few minutes.
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We have delivered multiple other high precision systems for our clients in this industry, but we cannot display those due to confidentiality requirements.

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Contact DWFritz Automation through this website or telephone us at (503) 598-9393 to get a free evaluation of your project. We’ll review your automation needs and provide an analysis of your requirements. Get in touch.