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FTMC

Lithuania - FTMC
  • Overall coordination of the HUB.
  • Assessment of novel lasers sources and other components for laser-based manufacturing.
  • Development and validation of new approaches in thin-film scribing for CIGS solar cells
  • Development of laser technologies on polymer metallization for 3D interconnects.
  • Validation of processes with end-users

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IOM

IOM
  • In collaboration with FTMC and end-user ASNT, developing new laser processing approaches for PV on flexible substrates.
  • In collaboration with LUT, developing of in-situ measuring techniques.
  • In collaboration with BUAS, DG and SWG, developing of laser patterning of surfaces with high lateral and vertical resolution for printing applications.
  • Evaluation of new components for laser materials processing.

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BUAS

Switzerland - BUAS
  • Optimization of synchronized galvoscanners and their adaptation to new laser systems.
  • Combination of synchronized scanners with additional mechanical axes.
  • Optimization of machining parameters and strategies to achieve highest available throughput.
  • Optimization of ultra-short pulsed fiber laser systems and their integration into machines.
  • Process development and optimization for laser thin-film structuring; in particular CIGS solar cell scribing.
  • Validation of commercially available fiber beam delivery systems.
  • Evaluation and optimization of short pulse (fiber) delivery systems.

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LUT

Finland - LUT
  • Development of process controlling system based on monitoring signals.
  • Validation of novel laser beam sources.
  • Workshops for industrial laser users.

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UPM

UPM
  • Laser scribing for CIGS on metallic substrates.
  • Laser metallization for photovoltaics and flex electronics by LIFT.
  • Laser texturing and characterization of textured surfaces.

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