SPIE honors research in the field of organic photovoltaics

On January 26, 2011 3D-Micromac was honored with the “SPIE 2011 Green Photonics Award”. Tino Petsch, CEO of 3D-Micromac received the prize for the scientific publication “Laser processing of organic solar cells in a roll-to-roll manufacturing process” at the “Photonics West” in San Francisco. With this award, SPIE pays tribute to the outstanding research work of the company in the field of "green technologies".

3D-Micromac has been successful for years in the development and commercialization of laser systems for processing of wafer-based as well as thin-film solar cells. Since early 2009, the companies` engineers are engaged in laser processing of organic photovoltaic cells (OPV). The aim is to develop and manufacture whole production lines for manufacturing of OPVs from the raw materials up to the encapsulated cell. In addition to procedures like laser structuring and laser annealing, technologies such as gravure printing, slot die coating, and the inkjet printing are used.

Organic photovoltaics: In contrast to conventional inorganic solar cells, an organic solar cell consists of organic compounds (carbon compounds). Advantages of these OPVs are low manufacturing costs, flexibility, transparency and easy handling. Currently, a relatively low efficiency is achieved (about 8% in the laboratory scale). Moreover, the long-term stability of organic compounds is not sufficient. Organic solar cells are ideal for usage in mobile devices and systems.

SPIE.org: SPIE is a non-profit international society for optical engineering. SPIE organizes a number of meetings and symposiums, as well as conferences, courses and exhibitions, e.g. “Photonics West”. Furthermore the organization publishes a number of refereed journals, conference proceedings, reference books, and tutorials.

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