Hennecke Systems GmbH, a member of the Meyer Burger Technology Group, wins a significant order of approx. CHF 1.6 million from a leading European manufacturer of solar wafers for the integration of Micro Crack measuring modules in the existing wafer production lines. The order represents a new part of an already existing order for measurement machines with a total value of approx. CHF 12 million. The delivery and installation is scheduled for the second to fourth quarter 2008.
Meyer Burger Technology AG (SWX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) announced today that Hennecke Systems GmbH, a member of the Meyer Burger Group, located in Zülpich, Germany has successfully concluded an order for the introduction of the new Micro Crack measurement module system into the wafer production lines of a leading European manufacturer of multi crystalline silicon wafers. For Hennecke Systems, this order is an important milestone in the introduction of this new measurement technology to the market.
The Micro Crack measurement technology allows a precise detection of invisible cracks inside solar wafers and to exclude defective wafers from further processing. As a result, the breakage rate of wafers is minimised in the subsequent machining stages and manufacturing costs are being optimized throughout the entire production process. Optimizing process costs will become increasingly important for manufacturers of top quality wafers and will become a competitive advantage.
The customer is extending its current order for measuring machines from Hennecke with the new Micro Crack measurement module and shall integrate it into its production lines. The delivery and installation is scheduled to take place between the second and fourth quarter 2008. Hennecke Systems negotiates the delivery of new measuring systems and upgrades of existing systems with the new module with worldwide leading manufacturers of solar wafers and solar cells.
Hennecke is strengthening its own market position in the field of the final inspection of solar wafers with the new Micro Crack Detection technology and underlines the vision of Meyer Burger to become a leading technology group for innovative systems and processes in the handling of crystalline and other high-grade materials.
For further information, please contact:
Werner Buchholz, Corporate Communications
+41 33 439 05 06, w.buchholz@meyerburger.ch
About Meyer Burger Technology Ltd
www.meyerburger.ch
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd is a leading and globally active technology group for innovative systems and processes for cutting and handling crystalline and other high-grade materials.
The machines, competences and technologies of the different companies in the group are used in the solar industry (photovoltaics), semi-conductor and optical industry. The thinnest wafers made from silicon, sapphire or other crystals are required in these three markets to manufacture solar modules, switching circuits or high-performance LEDs. The group’s core competencies are made up of a whole range of production processes, machines and systems that are used within the value chain in the manufacture of high quality wafers. The comprehensive range of products is complemented by a worldwide service network with wear and tear parts, consumables, re-grooving service, process know-how, servicing, after-sales service, training and other services. As a globally active company, the group is represented in Europe, Asia and North America in the respective key markets.
Meyer Burger has its headquarters and the production facility of Meyer Burger Ltd in Switzerland, while the new group companies, Meyer Burger Automation GmbH, Hennecke Systems GmbH and AMB Apparate + Maschinenbau GmbH, have their headquarters and production facilities in Germany. The group also has subsidiaries in China and Japan, and service centres in Germany and the Philippines, which are all represented by its own staff on-site. In Taiwan and the USA, Meyer Burger works with independent sales and service partners that are part of Meyer Burger’s global service network. In other important countries the company relies on selected independent agents. Meyer Burger generated net sales of CHF 208 million in fiscal year 2007 and employs more than 450 staff worldwide as of February 2008.
About Hennecke Systems GmbH
www.hennecke-systems.de
Hennecke Systems GmbH, located in Zülpich, Germany is an innovative and worldwide leading manufacturer of optical measurement systems in the final inspection of the solar wafer production.
In 1999 Hennecke Systems delivered its first measurement system to the Bayer Solar AG, today Deutsche Solar AG. Today, leading wafer producers throughout the world put their trust into Hennecke’s products.
With more than 40 highly qualified employees, Hennecke Systems combines both development and manufacturing of measurement machines. Accordingly Hennecke Systems can provide tailor made solutions to its customers which perfectly fit their requirements. Hennecke’s measurement systems inspect the quality of the wafers regarding thickness and TTV, edge defects, geometry, saw marks and scoring. Optional modules are Micro Crack detection, stain detection, lifetime and resistivity measurement. Optimized processes and a production capacity of 3,600 wafers per hour increase the added value and make sure that the solar wafers are of a high quality and have been reliably checked.
Since 2008 Hennecke Systems has been a member of the Meyer Burger Group.
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