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Surprise yourself with our effective solutions for handling, control & transfer applications

You may be surprised to see some of our great solutions for handling, control & transfer applications

Originally part of our electronics team our specialist photovoltaic experts are highly trained, extremely knowledgeable with a huge breadth and depth of experience in the solar sector.

Whilst not all photovoltaic production processes are the same, some common requirements are shared:

  • Manipulation accuracy – due to the delicate nature of the cells
  • Fast handling – a requirement for large scale manufacturing
  • Uniformity – critical for the deposition layer
  • Precise temperature control – increasingly critical with the adoption of laser applications

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Visit our online digital catalogue and discover our photovoltaic industry solutions

Products for the photovoltaic industry

The growth of the photovoltaic industry is intrinsically linked to reduced energy consumption

We can help you make your production greener and more cost efficient

Our photovoltaic experts can help support you through each step of your manufacturing process.

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Giuseppe La Spina | Life Science & Electronic Project Manager, SMC Italia

"Photovoltaic is the only sustainable energy source with virtually an unlimited potential. Available worldwide and suitable for every applications, this technology can be used in rural area as well as in heavily populated ones thanks to the total absence of moving parts, emission and noise generation. With the awareness that technological development and environmental protection are essential values ​​for our future, we meet the challenges faced by our customers supporting them in their technological choices and offering experience and expertise through people able to suggest them a range of dedicated products and solutions”.

Giuseppe La Spina | Life Science & Electronic Project Manager, SMC Italia
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Photovoltaic industry related information

  • c-SI Cell manufacturing

  • Module manufacturing

  • Thin Film manufacturing

c-SI Cell manufacturing

Crystalline silicon is the dominant semiconducting material used in photovoltaic technology for the production of solar cells.

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Module manufacturing

Cells are assembled into solar panels as part of a photovoltaic system.

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Thin Film manufacturing

Thin film manufacturing: second generation solar cell that is made by depositing one or more thin layers.

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