Within the framework of the Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) solar cell development project, the Laboratory of OPV Modules within the CEATech at INES (National Solar Energy Institute) in France has recently acquired a new and unique metrology and characterization platform. The platform combines two key technologies, making a powerful tool designed specifically for their printed PV (organic and perovskite) applications: SEMILAB’s broad range of Spectroscopic Ellipsometer and IN-CORE Systems’ high-resolution image processing systems, 2D-3D line-scan camera based for defect detection and dimensional measurements of various surface characteristics.

Designed to inspect and measure at highest precision on large area, 300 x 300 millimeter, flexible plastic or glass substrates, the new platform provides non-contact, fully automated defect detection and location. Furthermore the system provides advanced metrology capability which has been optimized for the OPV complex process, and is capable of analyzing single and multilayer structures.

The combination of the two techniques, all-in-one system, provides INES with a fast and accurate determination of the quality of their printed materials and structures.

Being both members of the French cluster AFELIM (the French Printed Electronic Association), SEMILAB and IN-CORE Systemes partnership goes beyond expectation and a new platform project design for larger size substrates, and roll-to-roll in-line control is in progress.

About SEMILAB

SEMILAB designs, manufactures and sells Metrology Instruments for characterization of semiconductor, solar cells, flat panels displays (such as TFT, OLED), and materials for printed electronics. Systems are designed for booth process monitoring in high volume manufacturing, as well as R & D in these areas.

The Company offers a variety of Optical and Electrical measurement techniques including many which are non-contact and non-destructive. These technologies can be easily integrated on different platforms, ranging from simple hand-held devices, systems including high-resolution mapping capacity, to autonomous production control tools working in standard and fully automated advanced production lines.

More information on: www.semilab.com

About In Core Systems

IN-CORE Systems is a leading technology company specialized in the specific field of vision inspection industrial solutions. The Company designs and manufactures image processing systems, 2D and 3D line-scan cameras based for surface inspection and dimensional measurements of various surface characteristics, with real time defect tracking of crucial anomalies, customizable data management and full traceability implemented at each production step for many converting applications.

More information on the website: www.incore-systems.com

About CEATech:

The CEA (Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission) is a French public industrial and commercial establishment, with around 16,0000 researchers and collaborators. CEA Tech which is the CEA’s technology research unit leverages a unique innovation-driven culture and unrivalled expertise to develop and disseminate new technologies for industry. It develops a broad portfolio of technologies for ICTs, energy, and healthcare. CEA Tech’s technology platforms are unique in Europe, bringing together at a single location all of the resources and technologies today’s businesses need to drive innovation.

More information on the website: https://liten.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten

About INES:

The National Solar Energy Institute (INES) is France’s leading research center for solar energy. Based at Savoie Technolac, a research park set on the shores of Lake Bourget, the institute was set up with the backing of the Savoie Departmental Council and the Rhône-Alpes Regional Council, and includes research and development teams from the CEA Tech, CNRS, University of Savoy and CSTB.

More information on the website: https://www.ines-solaire.org/