Heliatek GmbH, a technological leader of organic photovoltaic modules, has chosen the Dr. Schenk GmbH SolarInspect RollToRoll Metrology Solution for their production line of OPV. The delivery and integration of the two metrology systems into the first line in Dresden, Germany, is scheduled for mid 2011. “Dr. Schenk’s metrology solutions will help Heliatek to improve and optimize our process and to guarantee continuous high quality”, says Dr. Martin Pfeiffer, CTO of Heliatek.
The highly flexible OPVs are manufactured in a roll-to-roll process, allowing for more cost-effective production and opening new application fields. OPV is one of the most promising future technologies in the PV industry. Heliatek’s modular factory line allows for gradual increase of production. In the medium term, Heliatek will focus on growing markets like building integration, large-scale markets such as industrial roofing, and on the automotive industry. In these markets customers will benefit most from the low weight, new form factors and total systems’ cost advantages.
