Press releases
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Magdalena Harter
Phone: +49 7441 538-494
Fax: +49 7441 538-121
eMail: press@schmid-group.com
16. May 2012
SCHMID and Fraunhofer CSP conclude Comprehensive Cooperation Contract
At the 6th International Solar Industry and Photovoltaic Exhibition & Conference (SNEC) in Shanghai Gebr. SCHMID GmbH (Freudenstadt) and Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaic CSP (Halle (Saale)) announced that they have settled a multi-year cooperation contract in the field of manufacturing and process procedures of mono and multi crystalline silicon wafers. > more
15. May 2012
SCHMID's Silver-Free Backside affords great Production Cost Reductions
Silver is a critical cost factor in cell production. Tests to replace this material on the backside by tin which is comparatively much cheaper, have up till now been unsuccessful due to its insufficient adhesion to aluminum. With SCHMID's TinPad it is now possible to produce completely silver-free backside contacts and save 6 US cent/wafer. > more
14. May 2012
Simpler, Cleaner, Safer.
High cleaning efficiency at low operating costs – that is the current challenge for the cleaning of wafers after the sawing process. Thanks to its simplified design and new transport system, the SCHMID’s PreCleaning and Degluing System meets all requirements with less and less effort. > more
10. May 2012
Technology Forum in Taiwan held by the SCHMID Group
With the annual Photovoltaic Technology Forum in Taiwan, the SCHMID Group has created a new platform for practice-related exchange of technology in Taiwan. It is already the 2nd Technology Symposium of the SCHMID Group with the motto "Let the Sun shine - Catch the Power" that has been held in Hsinchu, Taiwan, in April 2012. > more
25. April 2012
SCHMID's Metrology Sorter Becomes the Key Equipment for Process Control in Wafer Manufacturing
SCHMID has managed to catch up with the market leaders and excels with customer specific solutions and excellent service availability. Diamond wire compatibility and mono-like grading enriches latest machine concept. Optional analyzer software is a competitive advantage for wafer manufacturers. > more