News

5 Jul 2010 | Sun & Wind Energy (excerpt p. 136 - 141)

Rapid layer exchange

It would be a great leap forward for Si thin film if the Ti-MILE technology could be brought to industrial maturity. The Hamburg-based technology development company IPB AG has taken up a method that for several decades has been known under the name ALILE (aluminium-induced layer exchange). It could replace tempering (annealing), which the PV industry regards as problematic in economic terms. ... more >


18 May 2010 | IPB AG

Recrystallisation of amorphous silicon layers significantly simplified

The year 2010 is dedicated to energy across all disciplines. With the help of a new and innovative technology for the recrystallisation of amorphous silicon layers, IPB AG is also making a contribution towards modern climate protection and helping to take a revolutionary step forward in the area of silicon thin-film photovoltaics. Thanks to this patented process, it is possible to shorten the recrystallisation times for μc-Si thin-film solar cell production down to a few minutes. ... more >


14 Apr 2010 | IAM magazine

Intangible assets in capital markets

The large investment bank Deutsche Bank (DB), however, announced publicly that it is currently managing three IP funds totalling more than €150 million invested in IP assets. Partnering with IP Bewertungs AG, DB has identified and purchased IP assets for further legal and commercial refinement to be sold and/or licensed. ... more >

Events & Specials

5 - 7 October 2010 | Hannover (Germany)

BIOTECHNICA Partnering 2010

BIOTECHNICA is Europe's top annual meeting-place for business leads and knowledge transfer. This is where businesses find new customers and partners for their products and solutions, ideas find investors to take them up, and the latest research findings find a ready audience of interested professionals. Meet IPB AG at one of our one-to-one meetings! ... more >