A process based on silicon
Most photovoltaic panels use polycrystalline silicon wafer. As a consequence many tools used in the semiconductor industries apply, with some adaptations, to the PV cell manufacturing.
Our experience
We have developed several projects for the PV manufacturing:
Development of the controller for tools handling PV cells to load them from cassettes to boats and then on paddles for horizontal furnaces with PV2 connectivity
Development of the controller for tools handling PV cells to load them from boats to paddles for horizontal furnaces with PV2 connectivity
Programming of a 6-axis robot for PV cell transfer
Development of the controller of a cluster tool with PECVD process modules for hetero-junction PV cells
Projects have been commissioned in factories worldwide.
Dedicated products
Agileo Automation has capitalized on its diversified experience to develop software products that enable photovoltaic OEMs to :
Be in the right "time to market".
Reduce their software development effort
Focus on their core business
We propose field-proven products for the photovoltaic industry:
Agil'GEM: a PV2 library (based on SECS/GEM) to connect equipment to the Fab IT system (Host or MES)
Speech Scenario: a Host or Equipment emulator to validate PV2 communication before delivery
A²ECF Semi: A software framework to develop applications controlling tools ranging from standalone process modules to complex cluster tools with multiple process modules and robotics. It also provides PV2 connectivity
