2021, March 25th @13:00 (GMT-4)
Abstract:
Further scaling of functional screen printing is challenging because printing fine structures at highest production speeds requires careful accordance of screen design and printing paste properties. The PV industry is a great example because Ag-electrodes on Silicon solar cells are printed down to widths of only 20μm at high printing speeds. We present our latest research on modeling and simulation of screen technology. Our algorithm is able to analyze and optimize arbitrary screen layouts in terms of its functionality and utility during the screen printing process. We further present our technology roadmap towards a fully autonomous digital twin for fine-line screen printing.
Bio:
Sebastian Tepner studied electrical engineering and information technology at the University of Bremen in Germany. In 2016 he joined the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems. His research focuses on the process development for printing technologies such screen-printing and dispensing. In 2021, he became the head of the team “Printing Process Modeling & Rheology”. His team develops solutions to accelerate the transition of printing technologies into the digital age.
Bio:
Linda Ney received her diploma in the field of renewable energy systems from the technical university of Dresden. Since 2017 she works at Fraunhofer ISE, focusing on the optimization of screens for solar cell manufacturing. In 2019 she started her Ph.D. about the development of industry-related production processes for PEM-fuel cells, as well stability studies of catalyst inks and pastes.
- Duration: 30'
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Subject: Screen Printing Process and
Screen Technology Simulation - Language: English