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INSPIRED INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY FOR SOLAR PRODUCTION

Despatch Industries has specialized in thermal processing for over 100 years and is actively using this technical expertise to provide innovative solutions to critical applications in a broad range of markets and cutting edge technology worldwide. Despatch has three dedicated business groups to meet the demands of the rapidly expanding thermal, solar and carbon fiber markets. This focused commitment has allowed us to become experts in these industries. Thermal and processing technology for solar production Despatch Industries is the leading provider of thermal processing equipment for...

INSPIRED INNOVATION Through collaboration in research, applications development, engineering and design, Despatch provides solutions that align with and drive the technology roadmap and advanced cell architectures of our customers. We engage with our vendor and customer partners to develop next generation technology solutions that integrate seamlessly into production lines. Our new product development and joint development programs employ result-oriented, passionate and successful scientists and engineers; developing in-line solutions for annealing, diffusion, oxidation, passivation and...

PROCESS PERFECTION WITH MICROZONE TECHNOLOGY

SafireTM Firing Furnace with DriTechTM Dryer In order to achieve the next level of performance, manufacturers need equipment that provides them with the ability to properly decouple, stabilize, customize and optimize process parameters. By isolating critical processes within the cell manufacturing process, the Safire firing furnace, when combined with the DriTech dryer, is able to provide the industries most stable and repeatable environment in which to optimize cell performance. Solvent removal is decoupled from binder burnout to ensure binder retention. Burn-out is decoupled from firing...

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The DriTech™ Dryer introduces a unique hybrid heating technology that addresses industry challenges associated with faster belt speeds, increased paste VOC concentration and thinner wafers, while providing state-of-the-art metallization drying performance. The dryer is designed to decouple the VOC removal and binder burn-off for a more efficient drying process. Introducing five times the dilution air as conventional furnaces and internal insulation surface temperatures reduces tool contamination. While precise airflow management and a centrally located point-of-generation thermal oxidizer...

CF-Series Metallization Furnaces Proven reliability, proven performance New advanced thermal control

The world’s best selling metallization furnace For highly efficient solar cells at the lowest possible cost, more solar manufacturers choose Despatch firing furnaces than any other brand. The CF-Series firing furnace offers a feature-rich platform to enhance firing performance and is easily integrated with every major metallization printer line. The furnace is now available with SolectFireTM Technology. This critical advancement opens the process window and gives operators independent open and closed loop control of the top and bottom of each firing zone. This innovative decoupling...

VOC Thermal Oxidizer Virtually maintenance-free elimination of volatile organic compounds in exhaust gasses Despatch’s VOC Thermal Oxidizer was designed to eliminate over 99% of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from gasses exhausted during the drying step of solar cell manufacturing. The solar cell manufacturing process creates unwanted environmental pollutants Clean gas only Thermally managed for destruction of VOCs (No condensing risk) which are byproducts of the drying process, and contain the non-metallic ingredients found in the paste material such as ethanol, Texanol™ and terpineol....

INNOVATION A unique competitive advantage: Despatch Innovation Resources Despatch provides a unique opportunity for process and product development and evaluation with a simple, singular focus: To provide customers with cost-effective solutions up front—before equipment design begins or purchase commitments are made. Our clients enjoy direct access to highly skilled Despatch scientists and engineers who are experts at process optimization and helping customers solve complex problems. The Despatch Innovation Center is equipped with process tools and metrology specific to the manufacturing...

Service and support: global presence, with local expertise With other thermal equipment providers, service stops after the sale. Not with Despatch. We provide expert technical service, process optimization, a range of installation options and an extensive parts inventory to all of our customers worldwide. And, if that’s not enough, we have the capability to service some competitors’ equipment. At Despatch, we believe in exceeding customer expectations and going above and beyond what an average equipment manufacturer will provide. Worldwide service, installation, parts and advice – we have...